Armenian Research Center

The Armenian Research Center (ARC) houses resources on all things Armenian.

ARC Mission and Goals

ARC's primary mission is to serve students, the academic community and the public, both in the U.S. and worldwide, by facilitating research and publications on all aspects of Armenian history, society and culture.

The ARC

  • adds a multicultural and international perspective to the educational process on and off campus;
  • aims to help students better understand the world and define their proper role in it;
  • provides the metro Detroit community, and particularly the Armenian-Americans, with valuable learning resources, educational materials, outreach programs, and helps to serve local cultural needs;
  • supports innovative research in Armenian Studies by providing classesscholarshipsresources and publication opportunities to students and scholars both nationally and internationally;
  • organizes Armenian Studies conferences and exhibitions to advance its mission to serve the academic community in the U.S. and worldwide.

Upcoming Events

Annual Armenian Independence Day Lecture

Yeranyan Lecture Flyer

"Independence and Cultural Heritage in Armenia" Public lecture by Nzhdeh Yeranyan

ARC News

Ambassador Makunts visit to the UM-Dearborn Campus
Dr. Ara Sanjian and H.E. Lilit Makunts

ARC hosts a Meeting with H.E. Lilit Makunts, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States of America

September 15, 2024

The Armenian Research Center hosted a meeting between H.E. Lilit Makunts, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States of America, and members of the local Armenian-American community in Southeast Michigan. During the event, the Ambassador provided a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in U.S.-Armenia bilateral relations, discussed Armenia's security situation, and outlined its foreign policy priorities. She also addressed the ongoing efforts of her government and others to secure the release of Armenian prisoners of war held in Azerbaijan, and discussed the peace agenda and the process of border demarcation between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Additionally, the Ambassador highlighted the "Crossroads of Peace" initiative of the Government of Armenia. 

During a two-hour long Q&A session, which followed her opening presentation, the Ambassador responded to a wide range of other questions and concerns raised by community members.

Sahakyan's Panel on Global Armenian Summit

Sahakyan Featured in a Panel Discussion at the Global Armenian Summit in Yerevan, Armenia

September 22, 2024

At the 2024 Global Armenian Summit, held from September 17 to 20, 2024, in Yerevan, Armenia, Sahakyan participated in the panel discussion titled "Expanding Opportunities for Armenia-Diaspora Collaboration in Repatriation and Integration." The panel was moderated by Marina Ghazaryan, founder and CEO of M.A.M. Armenian Online School. Speakers included Hovhannes Aleksanyan, Head of the Repatriation and Integration Department of the RA Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs; Arman Yeghiazaryan, Director of Diaspora Studies Master's Program at Yerevan State University; Lusine Ohanyan, Head of the Strategic Programs Department at the Armenian Missionary Association of America; and Hrayr Torosyan, Repatriate Businessman.

The Summit was organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. The recording of the "Expanding Opportunities for Armenia-Diaspora Collaboration in Repatriation and Integration" is available in the Armenian language. 

ARC office hours

Our In-person office hours are:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

For further information and inquiries please contact Mr. Gerald Ottenbreit, Jr. at [email protected] or call the ARC at 313-593-5181.

Location, Address and Parking

The Armenian Research Center is in 136 FCN, at 19000 Hubbard Drive. Consult the UM-Dearborn illustrated campus map for the location of the FCN building on Hubbard Dr.

Free visitor parking is available on the parking lot across from entrance to the FCN. Visitor parking is marked on the campus map by VP.

Our mailing address is:

Armenian Research Center
4901 Evergreen Rd.
Dearborn, MI 48128