The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) proudly held its 4th annual University Day, welcoming the community to explore campus life and discover what makes AUIS unique. The event brought together students, faculty, alumni, and guests for a full day of learning, creativity, and celebration.  

On October 23, 2025, the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS), in partnership with Faruk Medical City (FMC), hosted a Pink October awareness event aimed at educating the AUIS community about breast cancer prevention and early detection.

The event featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Nariman Fattah, a renowned breast surgeon and specialist at Faruk Medical City, and Ms. Tavga Raaof and Ms. Lava Star provided participants with practical guidance on proper techniques and emphasized the importance of regular self-checks for early detection.

The Moulakis Library at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) has successfully completed the third annual Summer of Hope Project, a two-month initiative that empowered thirty orphaned children in Sulaimani through education, awareness, and creativity.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) proudly celebrated its Commencement 2025 ceremony, honoring the achievements of this year’s graduating class—future leaders, innovators, and changemakers of the region.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) has officially launched the Petraeus AI Lab, named in honor of General David H. Petraeus, to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation in the region.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) proudly celebrates Rezan Fawzi Abdulaziz, a senior Mechanical Engineering student, for her remarkable achievement at the Young Professionals and Students (YPS) Program during MEOS GEO 2025, one of the Middle East’s most prestigious engineering and geoscience conferences held in Bahrain.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani was honored to host The Kamkars, one of the most renowned groups in Kurdish music and culture, for a panel discussion on the history and influence of Kurdish music.

Moderated by Dr. Bilal Wahab, President of AUIS, the discussion explored the evolution of Kurdish music, its role in shaping cultural identity, and its lasting influence across generations. The event also featured Bizhan Kamkar, a distinguished member of the Kamkars group known for his contributions to Kurdish and Persian classical music.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS), was honored to host Her Excellency Mrs. Lina Omar, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Bulgaria, during her visit to the University.

Her Excellency met with AUIS President Dr. Bilal Wahab to discuss the University’s ongoing contributions to higher education in Iraq, the role AUIS plays in fostering civic leadership and innovation, and opportunities for expanding academic and cultural collaboration between Iraq and Bulgaria.

As part of the DJISSER Project, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), AUIS Entrepreneurship Fellows Rozhan Saman, AUIS Career Services Manager, and Haval Mustafa, AUIS HR Officer, organized a three-day entrepreneurial coaching training at AUIS from September 28–30, 2025.

The training built on knowledge and skills gained during a specialized program at Saarland University in Germany, and Hashemite University in Jordan, where AUIS representatives participated in intensive coaching sessions.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) successfully launched a free of charge Applied Science and Engineering Summer Program for Skills Development (ASES Program), a six-week, hands-on initiative that engaged talented undergraduate and pos