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Scholarship Alumnus Reflects on his AUC Experience

AUC alumnus and former ABB SUSA Endowed Scholarship recipient Rafik Mourad has perfected the art of multitasking.

May 27, 2015

Alumni Who Brought Tahrir Square to the World Honored at Benefit Dinner

Critical thinking. Self-determination. Confidence. Communication and collaboration. These are the common threads that bind and identify AUCians worldwide.

Egyptology Professor Fayza Haikal was recognized for her lifetime contributions to the Egyptology field

May 27, 2015

Fayza Haikal Honored as a Leading Female Egyptologist

Fayza Haikal, Egyptology professor at AUC, has been honored by the British-based Egypt Exploration Society and the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities for her illustrious career in Egyptology.

Business Students Reach Top Five in Fresh Connection APICS Global Student Challenge in New Orleans

The Fresh Connection AUC team included: Ragia Amr, economics; Sara El Alfi, marketing; Kareem Karam, architecture and Mostafa El Abd, mechanical engineering.

AUC, Mansoura University Sign Agreement on Biomedical Science Research

May 24, 2015

AUC, Mansoura University Partner in Biomedical Sciences

AUC’s recent partnership with Mansoura University in biomedical sciences aims to enhance research and education, as well as promote educator capacity development. The agreement is the first-of-its-kind in this field between AUC and an Egyptian national university.

Haytham Nawar's mulitmedia art piece at the Venice Biennale compares creation myths/stories in religious traditions throughout history and cultures

May 21, 2015

AUC Faculty Among Egyptian, Arab Artists at Venice Biennale

Haytham Nawar, assistant professor of graphic design, was invited to participate in the group exhibition In the Eye of the Thunderstorm: Effervescent Practices from the Arab World and South Asia, as part of the 56th annual Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition, one of the lar

AUC has been named to The Princeton Review's 2015 Green Colleges Guide

May 20, 2015

AUC Only College Outside North America in Princeton Review Green Guide

AUC is the only higher education institution outside of North America that has been named to The Princeton Review’s 2015 Green Colleges Guide, which highlights the “most environmentally responsible ‘green’ colleges.” There are 353 colleges listed: 347 are in th

Dean Shawki will have ministerial authority in the councils’ financial and administrative affairs

Shawki New Secretary-General of Presidential Specialized Councils

Tarek Shawki, dean of AUC’s School of Sciences and Engineering, has been recently appointed as secretary-general of all specialized councils affiliated to the Egyptian presidency.

Applications Rise, More Need-Based Financial Aid

The University recently issued early admissions to top-performing students seeking to join AUC in September. According to the admissions office, applications to AUC have risen by more than 11 percent for Fall 2015, when compared to the same time last year.

May 14, 2015

AUC’s George T. Scanlon: “Keep the Faith”

“When you think about Islamic archaeology and archaeology in Cairo, you think of George Scanlon,” noted one of Scanlon’s former students and archaeologist Gregory Williams (MA) ’13, who is currently pursuing a PhD in Islamic archaeology.

May 14, 2015

Challenging Stereotypes

AUC's Department of English and Comparative Literature honored Iman Said Darwish as the 2015 Tewfick Pasha Doss Award winner for the best thesis in English and comparative literature.

Nadia Niazi Mostafa: Preserving the Past, Educating the Future

Surrounded by great monuments, scholars and researchers studying in Cairo have an unparalleled opportunity to unveil the creativity of Islamic art and architecture.

Mo Ibrahim: AUC’s Longtime Friend and Civic Leader

A true philanthropist committed to supporting education, Dr. Mo Ibrahim, AUC trustee and founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, develops and supports programs that help advance strong leadership and good governance in Africa.

May 14, 2015

Supporting Teacher Education Reform

With a firm belief that the key to student success in higher education begins with excellent primary and secondary school teachers, ExxonMobil Egypt has partnered with the GSE to support teacher training across Egypt.

Ahmed Badreldin ’96: Investing in AUC’s Future

“AUC provided me with the foundation on which I have been able to build my career,” he said.Ahmed Badreldin, senior partner and co-head of Large Cap Private Equity at The Abraaj Group, is a proud member of AUC's Class of 1996.

Scholarship Alumnus Reflects on his AUC Experience

Alumni Who Brought Tahrir Square to the World Honored at Benefit Dinner

Fayza Haikal Honored as a Leading Female Egyptologist

Business Students Reach Top Five in Fresh Connection APICS Global Student Challenge in New Orleans

AUC, Mansoura University Partner in Biomedical Sciences

AUC Faculty Among Egyptian, Arab Artists at Venice Biennale

AUC Only College Outside North America in Princeton Review Green Guide

Shawki New Secretary-General of Presidential Specialized Councils

Applications Rise, More Need-Based Financial Aid

AUC’s George T. Scanlon: “Keep the Faith”

Challenging Stereotypes

Nadia Niazi Mostafa: Preserving the Past, Educating the Future

Mo Ibrahim: AUC’s Longtime Friend and Civic Leader

Supporting Teacher Education Reform

Ahmed Badreldin ’96: Investing in AUC’s Future

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