- The College of Humanities & Social Sciences starts two new programs: Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Governance (BAPG) and Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice.
- The AUA Student Residence opens. The construction was supported by a $999,000 grant from USAID’s Office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad.
- AUA holds an unprecedented double ceremony at its 29th commencement celebrating both the Class of 2020 as well as the Class of 2021.
- AUA marks its 30th anniversary through various activities.
- AUA hosts the Black Sea Universities Network (BSUN) 2021 Congress and the 14th Conference of Rectors of universities in the Black Sea Region.