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December 13, 2021

An Artistic Take on Egyptian History: Meet Alumna Yasmine El Dorghamy

Yasmine El Dorghamy ’00 was something of an unofficial Egyptian diplomat before she even graduated from college.

Veiled girl explaining something on whiteboard

December 14, 2021

Students Engage in Experiential Learning as Part of AUC Innovation Hub, Mountain View Design Thinking Challenge

Undergraduate and graduate students gathered to tackle the second official AUC-Mountain View Design Thinking challenge, an event born out of a partnership between AUC Innovation Hub, real estate developer Mountain View and the Center for Learning and Teaching.

December 8, 2021

E7na Initiative Partners With AUC For 2nd Annual Anti-Sexual Harassment Summit

After a highly successful virtual launch of the E7na summit in 2020, AUC alum Dania Younis ‘12, co-founder of the E7na initiative, has partnered with AUC to expand the second edition of the summit’s reach beyond the computer screen and into Ewart Memorial

December 8, 2021

AUC Faculty, Alumni Help Produce Two New Plays on Legendary Singers Abdel Halim and Umm Kalthoum During Riyadh Season

John Hoey, associate professor of practice in the Department of the Arts; Salma Hussein '20, a film major and digital media minor; Laila Ghoneim '20, an English and comparative literature major with a minor in theatre; and Sarah El Shazly '19, a double major in theatre and int

December 6, 2021

Take AUC’s 2021 Anti-Sexual Harassment Survey, Learn About Last Year’s Results

The SpeakUp initiative, launched last year, sought to raise awareness of sexual harassment inside and outside AUC by supporting national efforts, in particular as they relate to college campuses.

December 5, 2021

Remembering Mahmoud El Lozy

The loss of Professor Emeritus Mahmoud El Lozy has left AUC community members overcome by grief. Though the collective wound El Lozy's departure left is still raw for many, AUC has also been blessed with an outpour of special memories of the cherished professor.

AUC Professor Mustafa Arafa during his research

December 2, 2021

Professor Mustafa Arafa Awarded for Years of Research on Sustainable Energy Harvesting

As the need for renewable energy sources becomes more dire, AUC Professor Mustafa Arafa

November 30, 2021

AUC Graphic Design Grads Shine at Dubai Design Week's MENA Grad Show

From applications that support dementia patients and promote the upcycling of biodegradable materials to anti-air pollution kits and a board game that educates players on internet privacy, four fresh graduates from AUC showcased their work on the international stage

December 1, 2021

In Photos: Van Leo's Legacy Exhibition

An exhibition honoring the legendary photographer Van Leo is taking place now through February 20, 2022 at the Future Gallery in AUC Tahrir Square.

November 29, 2021

Faculty, Student Research on Strengthening Ceramics Published in Top-Tier Academic Journal

Mostafa Youssef, assistant professor of computational materials science and engineering in AUC's Department of Mechanical Engineering

November 30, 2021

'Gossip Men' by Professor Christopher Elias Peers Into the Past Through Unique Lens

In his debut book Gossip Men, historian Christopher Elias, assistant professor of history at AUC, examines a

November 28, 2021

Demystifying the Coronavirus Community Dashboard

As part of AUC’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and provide a safe campus community, the University developed the Coronavirus Community Dashboard to provide useful data for the community.

Mervat Abou Oaf Cairo International Film Festival

November 24, 2021

AUC Central Hub for Screenings, Experiential Learning in First Official Partnership with Cairo International Film Festival

Since last week, AUC Tahrir Square has been abuzz with the excitement of the 43rd edition of the Cairo International Film Festival.

November 22, 2021

Nine AUC Faculty Members Named Among Top 2% Impactful Scientists Globally

For the second year in a row, AUC faculty members have been named among the top 2% of the world's most impactful scientists by

November 21, 2021

Campus Conversation: An Overview of the President’s Agenda and COVID-19 Updates

During last week’s Campus Conversation, President Ahmad Dallal explained parts of his vision and agenda for the University.