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AUBG Today
Discover what it’s like to study at one of Europe’s leading universities, and read about our innovative developments, student achievements, and the inspiring success stories of our alumni.
AUBG Today
Digital Detox for College Students: How to Study More Effectively without Distractions
For most of our students and alumni, college life is where they find community belonging, where social skills are developed and friendships are formed. College ...
A Day in Leadership: The Habits of EMBA-Level Leaders
Executive MBA
AUBG Students Connect with Bulgaria’s High-Tech Industry
Mathematics
From Chicago to Blagoevgrad: Student Mia Marshall Sees What’s Possible
AUBG faces
What’s Behind Your Screen? Antonio López on AI and Media’s Hidden Impact
News and Highlights
AUBG Celebrates Its Community of Giving at the 2026 Donor Recognition Evening
For a consecutive year, AUBG brought together its community of supporters to celebrate the people who continue to believe in the institution and shape its course through their generosity and commitment.  ...
News and Highlights
Exam Stress Tips That Actually Work: From Psychology Experts
Finding a Job with a Liberal Arts Degree
The Alumni Diaries | Tirana, Albania Vlog with Irdi Duka (’22)
Alumni
What to Do with a Major in Physics?
Sciences
AUBG Students Step into European Decision-Making at Global Model EU
Global Model EU is one of the most prestigious and high-level events where students from all over the world gather for a 3-day simulation of the European Union ...
European Studies
AUBG Welcomes a New Cohort of EMBA Students
Executive MBA
A Vision Board for People Who Don’t Have It All Figured Out
The Political Imperative: Surviving and Thriving in Power Dynamics at Work
Executive MBA
Economics for a New Generation: Professor Nikos Fatouros Teaches for the Future
Economics
Ashod Derandonyan (‘01) Championing Accessibility Support for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
Ashod Derandonyan (‘01) joined AUBG at a time when deaf and accessibility support was still a topic that wasn’t addressed much in Bulgaria. Yet his university and community provided a welcoming environment that set the tone for what would become ...
Alumni
The 2025 Study Trip to Brussels Explores National Security in the EU
European Studies
What to Do with a Major in Economics: Career Prospects and Future Jobs
Economics
What to Do with Majors in Political Science & International Relations and European Studies
Politics
The AUBG Sofia Semester Prepares You for the Workplace
Business Administration
What to Do with a Major in History & Civilizations: Finding the Right Career Path for You
A career in history gives you a true understanding of the past that can be applied not only to traditional roles in the field but ...
History
What to Do with Majors in Computer Science and Information Systems
Computer Science
What to Do with a Major in Literature: Career Paths & Job Outlook
Literature
Professor Zachary Hutchinson Brings New Approaches to Computer Science
Computer Science
What to Do with a Major in Modern Languages and Cultures: Suitable Careers and Job Outlook
Languages
AUBG Board of Trustees Update October 2025
On October 18–19, the AUBG Board of Trustees held its regular fall meeting on campus in Blagoevgrad. The Board discussed key initiatives and met with
Board of Trustees
Vanya Trendafilova Is the Recipient of NOVA EMBA Scholarship 2025
Executive MBA
What to Do with a Major in Business Administration: Career Prospects
Business Administration
What to Do with a Major in Psychology: Job Outlook and Career Pathways
Psychology
AUBG Hosts High-Level Workshop on Europe’s Evolving Security Challenges
European Studies
Another Year of Running Together with BCC for a Cause
In October, the month dedicated to fighting breast cancer, students from the American University in Bulgaria showed for another year that good is stronger when ...
Student Clubs
“The Birth of Change” Brings AUBG’s Founding to Film: A Review
Alumni
CIDC’s Advisory Council Chair Christo Grozev Named European Journalist of the Year for 2025
CIDC
MentiFY: The Power of Peer-to-Peer Education in Finding Belonging
Five Recommendations for Youth Employment from Bulgaria’s First Youth Citizens’ Assembly
CIDC Insights
4 AUBG Students Earn OSUN Certificate in Sustainability and Social Enterprise
Social enterprise and sustainability go hand in hand, and this year, four AUBG students, all female, proved that the power to create change lies with ...
News and Highlights
Why Are More U.S. Students Choosing to Study in Europe?
News and Highlights
My AUBG Song: Class of ‘25 Share the Soundtrack of Their Journey
Birthdays, Clubs, and Orientation Week: Class of ’25 Share Favorite Moments from AUBG
AUBG Celebrates Commitment During Staff Recognition Event
News and Highlights
Meet the Heart Behind the AUBG Career Center
One of the primary goals of a university is to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and aspirations needed to excel in their future careers ...
3 Exchange Students at AUBG Share Culture Shocks and New Perspectives
AUBG faces
Paying It Forward: AUBG Alumni Giving Back to Student Clubs
Alumni
AUBG Measures Waste on Campus – Key Findings and Lessons
News and Highlights
AUBG Joins “A Call for Constructive Engagement in Higher Education”
News and Highlights
Simona Atanasova (’12): A Small-Town Perspective on Big Health Challenges
Simona Atanasova didn’t plan to work in public health.
She once thought she’d become a dentist. But that idea quickly gave way to a broader ...
Alumni
Top 10 Reasons to Study at AUBG
SiteGround Opens Doors to AUBG Students for a Day of Tech and Insight
News and Highlights
Why Staff and Faculty Support AUBG Beyond Their Day Jobs
AUBG Basketball Team Makes a Strong Debut at International Tournament
News and Highlights
AI in Academia – Can Students and Faculty Find Middle Ground?
AI has permeated all aspects of our lives, particularly education. As a knowledge-based tool, it poses both opportunities and challenges for students and faculty, making ...
CIDC
Model European Union Blagoevgrad 2025: Students Step into the Shoes of European Leaders
Politics
HackAUBG 7.0: From an Idea to a Weekend of Innovation
Computer Science
How Velichka Minkova (’08) Reorchestrated Her Career to Pursue Music
Alumni
Innovating Futures at the AUBG Job Fair 2025
News and Highlights
Honoring Generosity, Inspiring Futures: AUBG’s 2025 Donor Recognition Evening
For the seventh consecutive year, the AUBG community came together—not just to celebrate generosity, but to honor the belief that education has the power to ...
News and Highlights
AUBGers Stand Out at the CFA Research Challenge
Business Administration
The CIDC Advisory Council Holds Its Inaugural Meeting
Alumna Gabriela Belnikolovska (‘19) Returns to AUBG to Teach a Business Development Course
Alumni
Bulgarian Diplomat Spent “Formative” Years at AUBG | Svetozar Dimitrov (’08)
Alumni
Dr. Asya Tsvetanova on the Bulgaria-U.S. Strategic Cooperation and Countering Disinformation
Can education help fight disinformation in the murky world of fake news and AI-generated content? And how can young, bright people influence ministries to adopt ...
CIDC
Violeta Macheva (’04) Leads with a Cool Mind and Warm Heart
Alumni
The Write Thing: An Essay by Professor Laura Kelly
Faculty
AUBG Board of Trustees Meeting in New York: A Weekend of Ideas, Collaboration, and Impact
Board of Trustees
The New York Times Names Bulgaria a Top Place to Visit in 2025
News and Highlights
Christo Grozev Fellowship for Courageous Journalism Officially Launched at AUBG
The Center for Information, Democracy, and Citizenship (CIDC) at the American University in Bulgaria  proudly launched the inaugural Christo Grozev Fellowship for Courageous Journalism with ...
Kledis Zaimi Discovers the American Experience at UMaine for a Semester Abroad
ISEP Exchange Success: Georgi Nichev’s Story at Truman
The Importance of Having a Life Plan List and Checking it More than Twice | Bori Cox (’99)
Alumni
Erasmus+ Leads Teona Sima to Vienna and Beyond
Media
Alis Sandalova (’24) Who Grew Boldly at AUBG
The first time I heard about Alis Sandalova, someone described her as one of the “new design talents on campus.” It was a year
Alumni
Frantsiska Kutevska (‘24) on Shaping Her Worldview at AUBG
Alumni
Spreading Christmas Cheer: Piano and Harp Concert 2024
Video
How to Get Involved in Youth Empowerment, with Mariya Gabriel and Mayor Baykushev
Politics
Navigating Truth in a World of Noise, with Journalists Victoria Petrova and Svetoslav Ivanov
Media
Svilena Valcheva (EMBA ’24) Creating Opportunities for Herself and a Path for Others
Svilena Valcheva received her Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degree in 2024 from AUBG. A top student in her class, she is a senior
Alumni
Lika Tsintsadze (’19): “Globalization AUBG Style is Good for Everyone”
Alumni
6 Lessons on Entrepreneurial Success from Stoyan Mitov (‘11)
Alumni
A New Era of Green Education: Introducing the Sustainability Studies Minor
News and Highlights
Prof. Didar Erdinc on How Economics Can Help People
Faculty
Alumna Aelita Khusnutdinova (‘24) on Following Up with Sustainability
Aelita Khusnutdinova (‘24), has swiftly transitioned from student life to an impactful professional role as AUBG’s first Presidential Fellow for Sustainability. Her long-standing passion for ...
Alumni
10 Ways to Be More Sustainable at University: Green Campus Ideas
AUBG Takes a Leap Toward Sustainable Campus Development
News and Highlights
Elena Kalinova (’22) | Alumni Talks
Video
Philip Rusev (’19) | Alumni Talks
Video
Lika Tsintsadze (’19) | Alumni Talks
The AUBG alumna from Georgia, Lika Tsintsadze ('19), currently works at Amnesty International Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Her job revolves around ...
Video
Spencer Collins (‘23): AUBG Can Compete with Top U.S. Schools
Alumni
Prof. Darina Sarelska on the Journey That Matters
Faculty Talks
Vesë Neziri (’23) Reflects on Her Time at AUBG and What Is Ahead
Alumni
AUBG Today
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AUBG really embedded me into Bulgarian culture...
AUBG really embedded me into Bulgarian culture and it's going to be something that I engage with probably throughout my entire life.
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Nothing has impacted my life more than AUBG
The university changed my perspective on absolutely everything. I studied both Computer Science and Business Administration and the diversity you can get at AUBG is second to none. I created lifelong friendships and wherever I go and meet with fellow AUBG alumni, you always know what to expect - great energy and synergy.
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At AUBG, you meet people who stay in your life for good.
At AUBG, you meet people who stay in your life for good. It is the similar mindset of the people or the special atmosphere at AUBG, or both, that really creates lifelong bonds. AUBG also made me curious about what is out there and gave me the basis and courage to go chase chances.
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I am thankful to AUBG for teaching me on entrepreneurial drive.
I am thankful to AUBG for teaching me on entrepreneurial drive, caring about the problems of the world and questioning the things you are doing are not often taught to engineers and researchers in specialized programs. This is what usually makes me stand out from others and not be intimidated when leadership skills are needed.
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Every AUBGer’s experience is a unique journey.
Every AUBGer’s experience is a unique journey. Still, most of us would agree that these four years in Blagoevgrad are transformative. At life’s key junction, AUBG gives you every chance to discover and test yourself in all aspects.
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Nathan Bernacki (’20)
Hristo Borisov (’10)
Co-founder and CEO of Payhawk, the first Bulgarian unicorn
Rositsa Zaimova (’11), Bulgaria
Business Administration and Economics, Partner and Co-founder at Dalberg Data Insights (DDI)
Sindi Shkodrani (’15), Albania
Computer Science and Information Technology;
Google Anita Borg Scholarship Recipient;
Computer Vision Engineer at Meta
Petar Svarc (’02), Serbia
Head of People & Communications at software development company Melon, part of part of Kin + Carta
Alumni Success
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Upcoming Events
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23
April
Amnesty Day at Panitza Library
8:00 am
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Panitza Library
23
April
Twelve Angry Men | Theater Play
8:00 pm
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Dr. Carl Djerassi Theater
25
April
Fellowship of the Mind 2026
10:00 am
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AUBG Campus
25
April
Prof. Jean Crombois Keynote Speech | Fellowship of the Mind
10:30 am
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BAC Auditorium
27
April
Gundi: Legend of Love | Screening
7:30 pm
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BAC Auditorium
28
April
Engaging in Sustainability Final Presentations
4:00 pm
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Red Room, Main Building
28
April
Introduction to Photography Exhibition Opening
7:00 pm
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Main Building Ground Floor
29
April
Honors Convocation 2026
7:30 pm
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Dr. Carl Djerassi Theater Hall
30
April
Song of Bistritsa
8:00 pm
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Varosha amphitheater space
02
May
SEAL Summer Research Grants Applications
9:00 am
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Google Forms
07
May
JMC Capstones Presentations Spring 2026
10:00 am
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BAC
11
May
Win-Win Negotiations Workshop In Tirana
2:00 pm
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Rogner Hotel, Tirana, Albania
14
May
Leadership Talk: Who Gets the Chance? Beyond Talent
6:30 pm
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Elieff Center Sofia
11
September
AUBG MultiTalent Quest 2026
9:00 am
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AUBG Skaptopara Campus
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