Mohammed Tarazi Wins 2024 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature

AUC awarded Lebanese novelist Mohammed Tarazi the 2024 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature for his novel Mīkrūfūn kātim Ṣawt.

Syria's Al-Assad Regime Falls

On December 8, the 53-year reign of the al-Assad family came to an end as rebel groups took over Syria.

AUC Highlights: 2024 Year in Review

We celebrate the AUC community's achievements, innovative initiatives, commitment to excellence and significant influence on the world.

Plasmonic Sensing at AUC: Tackling Pathogens and Pollutants

With applications ranging from food security to environmental health, AUC’s pioneering work in plasmonic sensing is driving international collaboration.

Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

AUC celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Tahrir Square through the AccessAUC initiative.

AUC Receives Single Largest Gift in its History to the School of Business

In honor of the transformative gift, the University will name its business school the Onsi Sawiris School of Business in perpetuity.

Microsoft: “AI Democratization Will Continue to Expand” 

Microsoft visited AUC to discuss AI collaborations and “Shaping the Future with Responsibility.”

AUC Researchers Use VR to Reshape Campus Navigation

AUC research team uses virtual reality lab to discover optimal architectural designs and wayfinding tools for campus buildings.

AUC Freshman Develops ScribeMe App for People with Visual Impairments

Meet Mark Morad, the AUC freshman who is making the internet more accessible for people with visual impairments.

AUC Library Acquires Rare Archive in Collaboration with U.S. Institutions

AUC’s Libraries and Learning Technologies is collaborating with five leading U.S.

AUCians Excel at World Urban Forum

The 15-Minute City: Q&A with Carlos Moreno

AUC welcomed Professor Carlos Moreno from Panthéon-Sorbonne University for a talk on urban innovation.

Historic Palace Facade in AUC Tahrir Square Undergoes Restoration

If you’ve passed by AUC Tahrir Square recently, you may have noticed scaffolding surrounding the University’s historic palace, the oldest building in AUC Tahrir Square that is more than 150 years old.

AUC Hosts Egypt's First World Urban Campaign Assembly

Held in Egypt for the first time, AUC is hosting the UN-Habitat’s biennial World Urban Campaign Assembly on the future of urban planning.

AUC Launches People with Disabilities Employee Mentorship and Development Program

AUC launches People with Disabilities Employee Mentorship and Development Program.