The American University of Armenia
The American University of Armenia announced that it would move all scheduled classes online on Monday as “precautionary measure” following reported threats by Iran to target American universities in the region, in retaliation to U.S. and Israeli strikes on universities in Iran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps made the threats after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes reportedly destroyed two Iranian universities on late Friday and early Saturday.
In a statement issued to its community, the university emphasized that the decision was made out of an abundance of caution, prioritizing the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff.
“AUA has received no direct threats against our university, and there is no indication that we are in any kind of danger,” the statement said, seeking to reassure the community that there is no cause for alarm.
Later on Monday, AUA announced that it will resume classes as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, reversing its decision.
“Earlier today, we received confirmation from Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports that there is no substantial threat to the university, and normal in-person classes may resume,” the AUA said in an announcement issued on Monday.
“According to the AUA Emergency and Crisis Management Committee’s decision, classes will recommence in person starting tomorrow, March 31,” the statement added.
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