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Published on 2026/07/16
Student Awards and Student Association Awards for the 2025 Academic Year
On Monday, March 16, 2026, the "2025 Student Awards Ceremony" was held, and on Thursday, March 12, 2026, the "2025 Student Association Awards Ceremony" was held, recognizing students and groups who achieved outstanding results in academics, sports, and other fields.
Published on 2026/06/18
General Manager Eric Masafumi Matsunaga of the School of Global Studies and Collaboration discusses the present and future of "GSC"
The School of School of Global Studies and Collaboration Studies and Collaboration (GSC), which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025, is becoming increasingly important in this era of change. In this article, we will introduce the present and future of GSC, focusing on the keywords "coexistence mindset" and "global."
Published on 2026/05/21
Welcome to the forefront of College of Science and Engineering! From Setagaya to Sagamihara– The future within the lab.
On February 23, 2026 (Monday, national holiday), we held the "College of Science and Engineering 60th Anniversary x Meet up in AGU@SAGAMIHARA." "Meet up in AGU" is a forum aimed at widely disseminating the university's research and creating opportunities for industry-academia collaboration and social contribution. This year's 60th anniversary event was themed "Welcome to the Cutting Edge! ~The Future in the Lab~," and featured a multifaceted introduction to the "present and future" of the Faculty of College of Science and Engineering.
Published on 2026/04/09
Through required courses such as "Introduction to Christianity" and worship services, students learn about the youth mindset.
Since its founding, Aoyama has based its education on Christian faith. This article will introduce the significance of Christian education at our university and the message conveyed through "worship services," the required course "Introduction to Christianity I," and other Christian-related subjects and activities. We will also address the key points for understanding the differences between our university and "Christian cults," which should be avoided.
Published on 2026/03/19
A deep and broad understanding of "human rights" is realized through an interdisciplinary approach Department of Human Rights.
Department of Human Rights was the first department in Japan to offer specialized studies in "human rights." The name "Human Rights" embodies the universal concept of human rights that transcends national borders. This spring, the department, which has addressed human rights issues from multiple perspectives with law as its foundation, will send off its first graduating class. In this interview, we spoke with three students about their studies and the growth they have gained from their learning in the department.
Published on 2026/02/26
Making my university exchange student dream a reality! – Embrace the hardships of youth – No pain, no gain.
Studying abroad involves immersing yourself in a different culture and expanding your learning on a global scale. Growth comes from overcoming language and cultural barriers by relying on your own abilities. This time, through a dialogue between the International Center Director and staff, who have extensive overseas experience, and students, we will introduce everything from real-life experiences to concrete preparations for studying abroad.
Published on 2026/01/22
A "Civic Engagement Center" that supports service-learning and social contribution activities.
The Civic Engagement Center (CEC) serves as a hub for supporting students' social contribution activities, disseminating information and providing other support. Furthermore, students can learn about "service-learning" and social contribution through regular The Aoyama Standard courses. Students and faculty members from Aoyama and Sagamihara campuses who utilize the CEC discussed these initiatives.
Published on 2025/12/18
Discussing the Graduate School of Statistical Data Science (tentative name)
The "Statistical Data Science Interdisciplinary Program (tentative name)," the first science-based undergraduate program Aoyama Campus, is planned for establishment in April 2027. This program will offer cutting-edge science education that systematically teaches statistics to tackle problems in the digital society, while providing a new interdisciplinary educational program that allows students to learn across five collaborating faculties. We spoke with President and General Manager the new interdisciplinary program's preparation office about the program's features and career paths after graduation.
Published on 2025/11/27
Job hunting situation for Aogaku 2025
With more companies aiming to secure talented young personnel early on, and job hunting becoming earlier and longer-term, how are Aogaku managing their job search while balancing it with their studies? On Wednesday, October 15th, career support staff from Aoyama Gakuin University and over 300 new graduate recruitment personnel from companies gathered at Sagamihara Campus (with some online participation) to share information on the current state of job hunting among Aogaku, how to cope with the earlier job search period, and their views on internships.
Published on 2025/10/24
Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset at Aogaku: Our University's Entrepreneurship Education
Aoyama Gakuin University University has systematized the entrepreneurship education that its faculties and graduate schools had been independently pursuing, creating a system that allows students from all faculties to learn about it. The aim is not simply to cultivate entrepreneurs, but to nurture individuals who can create new value in various fields of society and forge the future. This special feature provides an overview of the university's entrepreneurship education, along with a dialogue between alumni and current students who are entrepreneurs.
Published on 2025/09/18
Awards for outstanding academic performance in the 2025 academic year
The Academic Excellence Award is presented to students in their second year or above enrolled in each faculty or graduate school who have been recognized for their outstanding academic performance in the previous academic year. The award includes a commemorative plaque and a prize. In the 2025 academic year, 295 students received this award.
Posted on August 21, 2025
2024 Student Awards and Alumni Association Awards
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the 2024 Student Awards Ceremony and Alumni Association Awards Ceremony were held, where students and groups who achieved outstanding results in academics, sports, and other fields were recognized.
Posted on 2025/07/17
Faculty members talk about the appeal of Department of International Communication
Department of International Communication School of International Politics, Economics and Communication at our university is engaged in interdisciplinary education and research with "communication" as its keyword. In this interview, moderated by Professor Junko Saruhashi (specializing in sociolinguistics), Chief the department, we asked the three professors about their thoughts on the appeal of studying in Department of International Communication and how they study.
Posted on June 19, 2025
Aoyama Museum opens to pass on the founding spirit of the school
On May 8, 2025, Aoyama opened the Aoyama Gakuin Museum as part of the 150th anniversary celebration of the founding of Gakuin. Aoyama The museum, located on the campus Majima Memorial Hall, exhibits a wide variety of materials, from valuable actual documents that convey the spirit of the founding of the school to a touch-screen digital archive, allowing visitors to experience the 150 years of its history.
Posted on 2025/05/15
Breaking away from stereotypes and learning what you like
College of Science and Engineering will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2025. The beautiful green Sagamihara Campus is home to seven departments, from science to engineering, and is conducting specialized education and research in a wide range of science and technology fields. We will introduce the latest information on the Faculty of College of Science and Engineering" that promotes diversity in learning.
Posted on 2025/04/09
Welcome to Maclay Memorial Hall!
In 2024, Maclay Memorial Hall, a comprehensive academic information facility that brings together the Main Library, Information and Media Center, and Academic Writing Center in one building, will open on Aoyama Campus as a place for students to expand their knowledge. How are students using this knowledge platform that expands their imagination and fosters their creativity? We will introduce this through videos and interviews featuring Aogaku.
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