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MASSIS HADZHOLYAN WAS AWARDED THE TITLE OF "HONORARY PROFESSOR OF VFU "CHERNORIZETS HRABAR"

17 April 2022



By decision of the Academic Council of Varna Free University, the longtime lecturer and lawyer Assoc. Prof. Dr. Massis Hadzholyan was awarded the title of "Honorary Professor of VFU" Chernorizets Hrabar" for his dedicated work for the development of the university and its merits for popularizing and establishing the image of the university. The honorary title was awarded in connection with the 90th anniversary of the eminent Varna resident. The medal ofhonour and the diploma were presented by the President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krassimir Nedyalkov.

Massis Hadzholyan is among the leading professors who in October 1991 began teaching the first students of Varna Free University. He was one of the founders of the Faculty of Law and later he became Deputy Dean and Dean at the faculty. He teaches legal matters, enriching it with his invaluable experience as a longtime regional and district prosecutor of Varna. Massis Hadjolyan is one of the founders and pioneers in the establishment of the faculties and specialties of VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", working hard together with the big names of Bulgarian science - Prof. D.Sc. Tamara Hinova, Prof. D.Sc. Danail Danailov, Prof. Zdravko Traikov, Prof. D.Sc. Boyan Stankov, Prof. D.Sc. Doyno Doynov, etc.

Even today, his alumni say that in addition to his love of law and science, Massis Hadzholyan has managed to pass on his personal example of uncompromising morality, justice, impartiality, honour and dedication. His name continues to be a benchmark for a value system not only among graduates of the Faculty of Law, but also for generations of students who have linked their professional development with political science, social activities, administration, economics, journalism and the arts, is written in the reasons for the decision of the Academic Council to the University.

"Behind the charismatic smile and the modest, delicate and fine character of Assoc. Prof. Hadzholyan, stands a man with a vast worldview and a view of distant horizons. He managed to incorporate the experience, knowledge and dreams into science, to point the way and to inspire students, colleagues, teachers and friends," said Prof. Dr. Petar Hristov - Rector of VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar ".

Prof. D.Sc. Anna Nedyalkova - Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at the University thanked for the invaluable advice, experience and dedication of Massis Hadzholyan.

"The good words that were said oblige me to continue working and living as it has been so far," said with excitement the honorary professor of VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar”.

May you live long, Professor Hadzholyan!