Media Releases and Statements
November 2024
Historic Palace Facade in AUC Tahrir Square Undergoes Restoration
The American University in Cairo (AUC), in collaboration with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, is restoring the façade of its historic palace at AUC Tahrir Campus Square. This iconic structure, the oldest building on campus, dates back more than 150 years. “The palace
AUC Launches People With Disabilities Employee Mentorship And Development Program
November 12, 2024, Cairo – The American University in Cairo (AUC) launched the People with Disabilities Employee Mentorship and Development Program to provide job opportuniti
AUC Press' A Stranger In Baghdad Wins 2024 Sharjah International Fiction Award
The American University in Cairo Press announces that A Stranger in Baghdad by Elizabeth Loudon has won the 2024 International Fiction Book Award at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). The award ceremony was held on November 6, 2024.
AUC Research Team Develops NanoGuard: A Disinfectant For Long Protection Against Germs
A team of researchers from the American University in Cairo (AUC) developed a groundbreaking long-term disinfectant.
October 2024
AUC Faculty Explore the Impact of the U.S. Elections on the Middle East and Africa
The American University in Cairo (AUC) hosted the first session of its “Behind the Headlines” media roundtable discussion series, gathering distinguished AUC experts to discuss the global implications of the upcoming U.S.
AUC Launches Cybersecurity Specialization And Welcomes First Cohort To The Dual Master's Program With Eberhard Karls University
The American University in Cairo (AUC) announced a significant step in enhancing its academic standing and addressing market demands by launching a new specialization in cybersecurity.
AUC Awards 290 Excellence Scholarships To Top Achievers
Reaffirming its dedication to academic excellence and diversity, the American University in Cairo (AUC) welcomed 290 students of the second cohort of the AUC Excellence Scholarship for Fall 2024.
September 2024
The American University In Cairo Hosts Digital Universities Arab World 2024 Conference
The American University in Cairo (AUC) inaugurates the 2024 edition of the Digital Universities Arab World conference today, running through September 18, 2024, at its New Cairo campus.
August 2024
AUC Student Creates A Game To Teach Children About Cairo's Historical Monuments
Lena Boraei, a history and graphic design student at the American University in Cairo (AUC), has teamed up with the community initiative Athar Lina to launch an educational card game called Al Foora. The game introduces children to the rich history of Cairo’s