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Call for Nominations 2023: Honorary Degree Recipients

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October 12, 2023

Dear AUC Community,

The annual June commencement at AUC is a momentous occasion where we celebrate the achievements of our graduates with their families and friends. An important part of commencement is awarding an honorary degree. 

The awarding of honorary degrees is an honor conferred by The American University in Cairo (AUC) to individuals of distinction whose achievements are aligned with AUC’s mission, and who have made enduring contributions to their fields beyond the expected high standards of the profession. Honorary degree selection shall not be based upon financial or political considerations. Anyone who receives an honorary degree must exemplify the purposes, values and ideals of AUC.

An honorary degree may be conferred on AUC alumni provided they meet the criteria identified below. Active members of faculty, staff, the Board of Trustees and government officials in active service are not eligible for honorary degrees. Such members of the University community are not to be considered for nomination until a minimum of one year has passed since their departure from active service.

Faculty, staff, students, alumni and trustees are invited to submit nominations for consideration by senior administration. The President will final recommendations to the Board of Trustees for approval.

Nominating Criteria for Honorary Degree Recipients

The following should be considered when proposing nominees for an honorary degree: 

  1. Enduring contributions in the areas of:

  • Academia/scholarship
  • Artistic creativity
  • Media
  1. Sustained and dedicated commitment in the areas of:
  • Public life and humanitarian service
  • Philanthropy
  1. Special efforts should be made to identify candidates whose most important contributions are on the cutting edge of discoveries or accomplishments in their field at the time of selection. 

Nominees without clear justification may not be considered, so please include detailed evidence to support your nomination.

To submit a nomination for an honorary degree recipient for the June 2024 commencement or beyond, click here using an AUC email address.

In order to be considered, nominations must be submitted in full by Sunday, October 31, 2023.

Should you have any questions, email Rachel Awad at [email protected]

Sincerely,

Ehab Abdel-Rahman, Provost