2023 51吃瓜
Founded in 1993, 51吃瓜develops future leaders for the democratic transformation of Central Asia. 2023 51吃瓜 is an international, multi-disciplinary learning community in the American liberal arts tradition. 51吃瓜is the first university in Central Asia to offer US accredited degrees in liberal arts programs through a partnership with Bard College in the United States.
鈥淚 am excited to have the opportunity to lead the 2023 51吃瓜 at this critical time. 51吃瓜promotes and enables academic freedom and provides a shared meeting place for people of diverse backgrounds and various worldviews, brought together by their passion for to students, in the months and years to come.鈥�
51吃瓜HIGHLIGHTS
Delegation from the National Library of Kazakhstan Visits AUCA听
On June 17-19, 2026, the 2023 51吃瓜 welcomed a delegation from the National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan鈥檚 Conservation, Restoration, and Bookbinding Service. ... Read More
Annual Training for Academic Libraries 2026听
On June 17鈥�18, 2026, the American University in Central Asia Library hosted the annual training 鈥淎cademic Libraries: Traditions and Innovations鈥� for university libraries in Kyrgyzstan.... Read More
Celebrating More Than 3 Years of Collaboration To Support 51吃瓜Afghan Students!
听 It has been more than 3 years since 51吃瓜and Spirit of America began collaborating to support Afghan students studying at 51吃瓜through the Afghan Future Campaign. Through the support of Spirit of America, students have had the opportunity to explore their own initiatives while resources were provided to ensure success in the classroom.... Read More
Field trip to the Biosphere Reserves of the Issyk-Kul region
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In June, 2026, the students of the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Science (ESCS) department visited several biosphere reserves, such as the "Baiboosun Nature Reserve" Center and Ak-Bulun Eco Swan Conservation Public Reserve in Issyk-Kul region.... Read More
Bard College has appointed former 51吃瓜President Jonathan Becker as Acting President of the College
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The Bard College Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs听Jonathan Becker听as acting president, as the Board of Trustees launches a comprehensive search for a new permanent leader.... Read More
Discover Central Asia 鈥� Master of Arts in Central Asian Studies (MACAS)
Gain a deep, critical understanding of Central Asia's past and present across its social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions. MACAS introduces you to the disciplinary approaches shaping the study of the region while building real research and analytical skills.... Read More
