The UCLA Promise Armenian Institute was honored by the City of Los Angeles and Council President Paul Krekorian during the City's Armenian American Heritage Month celebration.
On April 26, 2024, on the occasion of Armenian American Heritage Month, the City of Los Angeles and City Council President Paul Krekorian presented the UCLA Promise Armenian Institute with a Certificate of Recognition honoring the Institute for "its role as an international center for research and teaching in the field of Armenian Studies."
The City also recognized the USC Institute for Armenian Studies for their "invaluable research exploring social, cultural and political challenges facing the Armenian people in their historic homelands and throughout the Diaspora."
The celebration also included performances by oud player Antranig Kzirian and the Gevorkian Dance Academy.