Media Releases and Statements
December 2024
AUC Partners With The Housing And Building National Research Center At The Green Smart Sustainable Building Conference
Demonstrating its commitment to sustainable urban development, The American University in Cairo (AUC) partnered with The Housing and Building National Research Center (HBRC), an affiliate of the Ministry of Housing, at the international conference "Future Vision &
AUC Hosts The First Regional Conference On Safe And Inclusive Campuses In The Arab World
The American University in Cairo (AUC) recently hosted the first regional conference titled “Safe and Inclusive University Campuses in the Arab Region” aimed at developing actionable strategies and policies, exchanging insights on best practices, and building a sustainable network of instit
AUC Launches AccessAUC Initiative To Foster Inclusivity and Accessibility on Campus
December 3, 2024, Cairo – Coinciding with the International Day of People with Disabilities, the American University in Cairo (AUC) announced the launch of AccessAUC, a comprehensive in
AUC Receives Single Largest Gift In Its History To The School Of Business
The American University in Cairo (AUC) announced that it received the single largest philanthropic gift in the institution’s history to support excellence in business education, interdisciplinary research and exchange programs with leading American universities. In appreci
November 2024
AUC Honors Mohammad Al Gergawi, UAE Minister Of Cabinet Affairs With the Global Fellow Award
November 28, 2024, Cairo – The American University in Cairo (AUC) welcomed His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, during a special visit to its campus.
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.