Newsletter Issue 04
AUM is pleased to announce that DAI, a U.S. company based in Bethesda, Maryland has become its most recent corporate founder, joining Newcom LLC, Rio Tinto PLC and the General Electric Foundation in supporting the university's development. DAI is the largest development contractor for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).”
"We are delighted to make this contribution," said DAI president and CEO James Boomgard. "DAI has been working to make a difference in Mongolia for more than 20 years and we want to be part of Mongolia's bright future. Making a lasting investment in its young people is one way we can do that." Read more ...(PDF)
Newsletter Issue 03
On Oct. 22, the English Language Institute (ELI) began its Girst classes for 27 students studying English for Business Communication at the Intermediate and Pre-Intermediate levels. Classes meet daily in the evening for two hours at AUM and will run through January 11. Feedback thus far from students and their workplace sponsors has been very positive and there is already a large amount of interest being generated in courses for the next term. Amarsanaa Amgalan is a student in the Pre-Intermediate class. He writes, “Even though I am just starting to study at AUM, after a few weeks it seems my English is improving notably.” Read more ... (PDF)
Newsletter Issue 02
The Trustees of Indiana University (IU), on behalf of the Kelley School of Business (KSB), signed an historic agreement with the American University of Mongolia to enter into a long-‐term relationship for the purpose of “providing mutual support for excellence in global education.” The Agreement was signed on September 24, 2012 in Bloomington, Indiana by Board Chairman Peter Morrow on behalf of the AUM; IU President Michael McRobbie on behalf of the the Trustees of Indiana University; Dean Daniel Smith on behalf of the Kelley School, and Vice President David Zaret... Read more ... (PDF)
Newsletter Issue 01
The American University of Mongolia (AUM) was founded in 2011 by a group of Mongolian and American business, educational and community leaders to address the increasing demand for well-‐educated Mongolians to lead and manage the country during a time of unprecedented economic growth. AUM will offer a student-‐ centered, American liberal arts curriculum focusing on critical thinking and creative problem solving, tailored to the needs and interests of students and the Mongolian marketplace. Read more ... (PDF)
