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Jawad Anani: Is a "Terrible Beauty" Being Born in the Arab World?

“Could these violent events, which have marred the streets of Arab cities over the last four years, be aptly called a spring? Or are they grim reminders of the abyss that we have reached, unaware of its terrifying, deep and dark realities?”

Magda al-Nowaihi Graduate Student Award in Gender Studies

May 12, 2014

Magda al-Nowaihi Graduate Student Awardee Examines Dating in Cairo

Young women in Bulaq al-Dakrur, a low-income neighborhood in Giza, have become increasingly mobile, whether because of school or jobs, and as a result, have become more independent in seeking romantic relationships, particularly outside their neighborhood.

May 11, 2014

Distinguished Alumni Recognized at Awards Ceremony

During the annual Alumni Awards Ceremony held last Friday, five alumni were recognized for their distinctive achievements and exceptional dedication to their careers and communities.

May 11, 2014

AUC Athletes Receive Top Medals in National Universities Tournament

Competing across 12 individual and nine group sports games, AUC teams have won seven gold, two silver and four bronze medals in the first half of the 41st National Universities Tournament, which kicked off in early April. The remaining half of the tournament will continue later this month.

May 8, 2014

AUC MBA, EMBA Among 2% Worldwide to Receive Global AMBA Accreditation

AUC’s School of Business has recently received accreditation for its MBA and Executive MBA programs by the London-based Association of MBAs (AMBA). Only 2 percent of MBA programs worldwide are AMBA-accredited.

Carlos Torres Lectures Begin Today, Book Launch Tomorrow

Carlos Alberto Torres, associate dean for global programs at the Graduate School of Education in the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), director of the Paulo Freire Institute at UCLA and president of the World Council of Comparative Education Societies, will be delivering two lectures

May 6, 2014

Azza Fahmy to Speak Today at AUC on the Design Studio

The famous Egyptian jewelry designer and businesswoman, Azza Fahmy, will be speaking today on "The Design Studio" as part of the Spring 2014 Entrepreneurship and IT forum, organized by the School of Business.

May 6, 2014

AUC Receives 7 Awards at Model Arab League Conference in the U.S.

Representing Morocco, AUC's Cairo International Model Arab League team won seven awards, including a Special Commendation, at the National University Model Arab League, an international conference held in Washington, D.C.

May 6, 2014

From the Archives: AUC Model Arab League Began 1990, First in Region

Marking the return of the League of Arab States to its permanent headquarters in Cairo, the first Model Arab League in the Middle East and North African region took place at AUC on November 8 to 12, 1990.

May 6, 2014

Students Volunteer at Abbassia Hospital, Raise Awareness of Epilepsy

As part of the community-based learning course RHET 1020, students volunteered at Abbassia Hospital on Purple Day, an annual event that brings awareness to epilepsy, and participated in interactive activities with kids affected by the disorder.

May 6, 2014

Research Team Studies New Personalized Cancer Treatments

At a press conference held at AUC Tahrir Square, AUC researchers unveiled a new study that aims to create targeted and personalized cancer treatments that could decrease the crippling side effects of typical chemotherapy regimens. The research holds new promise for the treatment of cancer.

May 5, 2014

Friedlander to Speak on Rumi and Sufism Today, Documentary Featured

Shems Friedlander, professor of practice in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and director of The Photographic Gallery, will be delivering a lecture today, Wednesday, May 7, titled “Rumi and Sufism.” The lecture will be held at 7 pm in Oriental Hall, AUC Tahrir Square, and will

May 4, 2014

AUC Team First in Africa to Observe Kestrel Falcon Breeding

A team at AUC is observing a nest of kestrel falcons in the Administration Building at AUC New Cairo –– the first time the breeding and nesting of this bird has been studied in Africa.

Earth Week Promotes Campus Sustainability, Hosts Farmers Market

Bringing awareness to various environmental issues, AUC's fifth annual Earth Week commenced Sunday, May 4 on campus with a diverse range of activities including a sustainability exhibition and tour, interactive quizzes, campaign for a smoke-free campus and a farmers market featuring organic produ

Last Day to Submit Nominations for Catalyst for Change Award

Nominations for the 2014 President’sCatalyst for Change awards are open until Monday, May 5. All members of the AUC community may submit nominations to the Office of the President by filling in a nomination formelectronically or delivering ahard copy to the president’s office.