WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF AFGHANISTAN
The American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) is the country's leading private, non-profit university. Established in 2006, AUAF offers internationally-supported degree programs in business, IT, political science, and law. Our commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and community engagement sets us apart as a center for learning and leadership in Afghanistan.
Mission
The American University of Afghanistan empowers rising leaders with knowledge, skills, and agency to define their own individual and collective futures.
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As a beacon of educational quality and academic freedom, AUAF embraces equal opportunity for women and minorities, preserves and amplifies Afghan history and culture, and creates connections between Afghanistan and global society through teaching, learning, and research.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Amb. Said T. Jawad
Chair
Mr. Emal Dusst
First Vice Chair
Dr. Kerry Healey
Second Vice Chair
Mr. Harvey S. Schochet
Secretary
Mr. William Hammink
Treasurer
Dr. Ian Bickford
President
Dr. John Alexander
Mr. Farhad Azima
Mr. Christopher
Nixon Cox
Mr. Christian Destremau
Ms. Malia K. Du Mont
Ms. Christine Drinan
Dr. David Edwards
Dr. Jonathan Fanton
Mr. Robert Gangi
Mr. Arsalan Lutfi
Ms. Leslie M. Schweitzer
Mr. David S. Sedney
Dr. Ayesha Sherzai
Ms. Hanaa Soltan
Ms. Alexian Wines
Mr. Sear Yagana
Ms. Debra Zumwalt
