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The Second Conference of Biology Students Held in Tuzla as Part of the 17th Days of BHAAAS

Our member, Dr. Lejla Hadžikadić Gušić, Honored for Excellence in Medical Education

Mahira Tanović Leads NAPREH Annual Assembly in Sarajevo: Focus on Professional Standards and International Collaboration

Our member Dr. Amila Buturović leads the permanent exhibition project “Talismanic Magic” at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences

BHAAAS is a voluntary non-profit, non-governmental, non-partisan, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural organization whose purposes are exclusively educational, scientific, and charitable, as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 3, 2007.

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The Second Conference of Biology Students Held in Tuzla as Part of the 17th Days of BHAAAS

The Second Conference of Biology Students was successfully held at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of the University of Tuzla on May 21 and 22, 2026, as part of the “17th Days of BHAAAS.” The conference was organized by the Department of Biology of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Tuzla, and the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS).

Our member, Dr. Lejla Hadžikadić Gušić, Honored for Excellence in Medical Education

We are proud to share that our member, Dr. Lejla Hadžikadić Gušić, an oncologic surgeon at the Levine Cancer Institute, has received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education.

Mahira Tanović Leads NAPREH Annual Assembly in Sarajevo: Focus on Professional Standards and International Collaboration

The National Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons in Bosnia and Herzegovina (NAPREH) will hold its Annual Assembly and working meeting on Friday, June 5, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM at the Holiday Hotel in Sarajevo. The event will gather Association members, experts in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery, as well as partners from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the diaspora.

Our member Dr. Amila Buturović leads the permanent exhibition project “Talismanic Magic” at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dr. Amila Buturović, an internationally recognized expert in cultural history and esoteric traditions, and a distinguished member of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS), is leading an international research project that will result in the future permanent exhibition “Talismanic Magic: Objects of Healing and Protection from the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

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A long-standing tradition of excellence

BHAAAS Days are the most important activity organized by the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Over the years, BHAAAS Days have grown into a respected international conference.

Over the past 16 years, this event has brought together more than 1,000 participants from 30 countries through numerous symposiums, special events, and a dedicated student program.

BHAAAS Days are a platform for networking, unforgettable encounters, and the exchange of ideas between local and international experts from various fields of science and art.

After 16 successful conferences, BHAAAS proudly continues building bridges between the homeland and the world.

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Professor Zlatan Akšamija Visits Sarajevo and Holds Lecture at Faculty of Electrical Engineering Sarajevo

As part of the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina Knowledge Transfer Program, Prof. Dr. Zlatan Akšamija visited Sarajevo, where he delivered a lecture and engaged with students and faculty.

Knowledge Transfer from the Diaspora: Professor Ajla Akšamija at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo

As part of the “Knowledge Transfer of Experts from the Diaspora to Bosnia and Herzegovina” program, implemented by the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the Diaspora Sector, Professor Ajla Akšamija visited the Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo, from March 9–13, 2026.

Knowledge Transfer from the Diaspora: Lecture by Prof. Zlatan Akšamija at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

As part of the “Knowledge Transfer of Experts from the Diaspora to Bosnia and Herzegovina” program, implemented by the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina in partnership with BHAAAS, Professor Zlatan Akšamija delivered a lecture at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics - University of Sarajevo (Physics department).

Strengthening Academic Collaboration: Lectures by Prof. Zlatan Akšamija at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

As part of the “Knowledge Transfer of Experts from the Diaspora to Bosnia and Herzegovina” program, implemented by the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina in partnership with BHAAAS, Professor Zlatan Akšamija delivered three lectures at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sarajevo, in March 2026.

Dr. Mahira Tanović Appointed President of the National Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mahira Tanović, MD, FACS, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than twenty years of professional experience in New York. She is a member and former President of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) and has been appointed President of the National Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a professional organization operating at the national level.

Dr. Sanda Vujnić: Why early reaction in sepsis is crucial

Our member, Dr. Sanda Vujnić, prepared an article on the occasion of September 13, World Sepsis Day, with the aim of raising public awareness about this serious and often overlooked health threat. BHAAAS members and the Knowledge for Health platform actively follow current topics, strive to be available to the media and the public, and contribute with their expertise to improving citizens’ awareness. We thank them for their dedication and support.

BHAAAS Member Prof. Svjetlana Bukvich Premieres New Work with Carolyn Dorfman Dance and Singer Davor Ebner

Carolyn Dorfman Dance presents Prologue: A Dance of Hope - The Story of Max Heller, a powerful fusion of dance, music, and theater. Featuring electroacoustic compositions by Sarajevo-born composer Svjetlana Bukvich and Bosnian singer Davor Ebner, this project is a cultural bridge between BiH and its US diaspora. Premiering in January 2025, it honors Heller’s legacy as a Holocaust survivor, immigrant, and trailblazing mayor who fought segregation in Greenville, South Carolina.

Namik Hrle, one of the speakers at the 4th Future Leaders Summit in Sarajevo

A member of BHAAAS, Namik Hrle from Banja Luka, Vice President of Development in IBM's Software Department and Director of the Development Laboratory in Germany, holder of 77 patents, will be one of the speakers at the 4th Future Leaders Summit (FLS), which will take place on December 13 and 14 in Sarajevo.