The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) was pleased to welcome Mr. Alan Smith, Visa Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil, for an official campus visit. During his visit, Mr. Smith met with AUIS President Dr. Bilal Wahab to discuss ongoing academic collaboration and support for students aspiring to study in the United States.

On April 26 2025, The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) hosted its first “Annual Forum for Research-in-Progress in the English Fields,” bringing together over 80 researchers and students of English literature, linguistics, translation, and education from as far North as Duhok and as far South as Babylon. Organized by AUIS faculty and students, this was the first event of its kind held in the Kurdistan Region.

May 14–16, 2025 | Sulaimani, Iraq — The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) successfully hosted its 13th annual Career Fair from May 14 to 16, bringing together over 40 national and international companies with AUIS students and alumni for three days of networking, recruitment, and professional development.

On May 14, 2025, the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) welcomed a visiting delegation focused on academic diplomacy and international education cooperation. The visit was part of a broader initiative to strengthen ties between higher education institutions in the Kurdistan Region and universities abroad.

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The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani hosted an important seminar titled "Building Effective Support Systems on College Campuses" on May 7, 2025. The event, designed and run by the C.A.R.E.S. team,  featured five distinguished panel speakers, including Dr. Lynn Rose, Dr. Loren O'Connor, Dr. Thierry Kolpin, Dr. Koyar Sherko, and Ms. Panagiotta Magga, all experts in various aspects of disability services and mental health support in academic settings. 

As part of their ongoing engagement with global political affairs, students at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) attended a special online learning session titled “The European Union and Its Challenges in the 21st Century” on 7 May 2025. The session featured guest speaker Dr. Simant Shankar Bharti, Assistant Professor at the School of Social Sciences, University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, and author of The European Union's Role in South Asia: Development Policy and Soft Power (Routledge, 2025).  

On May 6, 2025, American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS), through the AUIS Institute for Korean Studies in the Middle East, hosted a high-level academic conference titled “Korea–Kurdistan Dialogue: Development and Scholarship Opportunities”.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) was pleased to host representatives from Pioneer Pharmaceuticals for a meaningful exchange on potential areas of collaboration.

The visit explored ways to strengthen the connection between academic preparation and industry needs, with a focus on how AUIS can continue supporting students as they prepare for the job market. Discussions highlighted AUIS’s commitment to producing graduates who are well-equipped to contribute effectively in professional environments.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) recently hosted a heartwarming gathering as alumni from across the years came together for the Alumni Spring Fair—a joyful reunion that celebrated shared memories, enduring friendships, and personal and professional achievements.

The event was made even more memorable by the inspiring presence of Dr. Barham Salih, founder of AUIS and a steadfast advocate for higher education in the region. Dr. Salih’s attendance served as a powerful reminder of the University’s mission and the lasting impact it has had on its graduates.