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Welcome Address by AUCA President Timothy O’Connor at the Start of the Academic Year

August 25, 2025

Dear students, faculty and staff!
We are opening a new academic year – a moment of great significance for our entire university family.
First and foremost, I would like to congratulate our freshmen. You have successfully passed a rigorous and competitive admission process/ each of you has already demonstrated that you are talented, determined, and ready to pursue your goals. You are here not by chance, and we are proud that you have chosen AUCA. From the very beginning, you will fond support at every step of your journey, as caring for each student is our highest priority. AUCA is a community that values individuality, respects diverse opinions, and believes in the potential of every person.
Our university is a space of opportunities. You will have access to modern academic programs, interdisciplinary projects, student clubs, sports teams, and creative groups. Here you will learn from outstanding faculty, try new things, build friendships, and set ambitious goals for yourself.
Dear faculty and staff: a new academic year is both challenge and an inspiration for us as well. I know how much dedication you bring to your work. In fact, I am convinced that education at AUCA is a reciprocal process: not only students learn by us, but we also learn a great deal from them. May this year bring you the joy of collaboration, pride in student success, and the satisfaction of knowing that together we are making AUCA a truly special place.
May this new academic year be filled with exciting discoveries, bright ideas, and courageous decisions. Welcome to AUCA!

Sincerely

Timothy O’Connor

President

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