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I quickly realized Armenian Studies had less to do with Armenian history and far more to do with the Armenian story. I understood deeply why Dr. K valued guest speakers over textbooks. Lived history carries something no archive can preserve.

To be Armenian is to inherit a long habit of proof — of survival, of productivity, of worthiness — proof in the eyes of others. That habit has sustained communities, built long-lasting institutions, and engraved us into histories that might otherwise have erased us.

On Jan. 7, 1948, President Harry S. Truman in his State of the Union address said, “Many thousands of displaced persons, still living in camps overseas, should be allowed entry into the United States. I again urge Congress to pass suitable legislation at once so that this Nation may do its share in caring for the homeless and suffering refugees of all faiths.

The USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Tufenkian Travel Scholarship. This opportunity is available to USC undergraduate students who wish to travel to the Republic of Armenia or elsewhere to pursue research in Armenian studies or engage in programs that will deepen their understanding of Armenia and the Armenian people. 

The Institute is pleased to share the official calendar for the third annual Armenian History Month at USC. Join us this April for a series of events celebrating Armenian history, culture, and contemporary conversations.

From February 27-March 1, scholars, practitioners and community members gathered at USC for a three-day interdisciplinary conference on the Armenian language, co-organized by the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies and the Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies and the Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation announce full program for upcoming conference.

On January 23, 2026, before a packed audience at USC Bing Theatre, the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies debuted TEDxLittle Armenia, a transformative program that highlighted diverse voices and cultural intersections.

On January 23, 2026, TEDxLittle Armenia will debut at USC Bing Theatre, marking a historic event that highlights the diverse experiences and unexpected intersections across the global Armenian diaspora.