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November 14, 2021

Former AUC Instructor and Prominent Painter Gazbia Sirry Passes Away

World-famous Egyptian painter and former AUC instructor Gazbia Sirry passed away on November 10.

November 14, 2021

In Photos - Paul Rand: The Idealist/Realist Exhibition

An exhibition honoring graphic design legend Paul Rand's work and legacy in the Middle East is happening now through November 25 at the Sharjah Art Galle

November 8, 2021

Alum Ehab AbouOaf Elected to Board of Trustees

Ehab AbouOaf ’89 is AUC’s newest trustee, elected at the October Board of Trustees meeting in Cairo.

November 8, 2021

Tomorrow's Leaders Gender Scholars Program Launches at AUC

This fall, 12 AUC students joined the new Tomorrow's Leaders Gender Scholars (TLS) program, forming its first cohort.

AUC President Ahmad Dallal standing in front of Portal

November 5, 2021

Leading with Care

“I’m excited to be part of the AUC community. I’m here because this is a community that is inspiring, and I look forward to serving it, working with it and belonging to it. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe in this impressive community.” For AUC’s 13th President Ahmad Dallal, people matter and openness is crucial.

November 1, 2021

AUC Featured in Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges

For the sixth year, AUC has been named in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges. The University is among 420 schools that were chosen for the guide based on an analysis of their institutional commitment to the environment and sustainability.

November 1, 2021

Two Multimedia Journalism Majors Win Distinguished Awards for Audio Features

At the Broadcast Education Association (BEA)’s On-Location Creative Competition, senior Maya Abouelnasr and Bassel Hanna ‘21, both multimedia journalism majors, took home awards for their audio features: Abouelnasr’s

October 31, 2021

Trustees Celebrate Inauguration, Engage with Campus Community

The inauguration of AUC’s 13th President Ahmad Dallal was the highlight of the Board of Trustees October meeting in Cairo.

November 1, 2021

Designing for Impact: Alumna Brings Color and Joy to Egypt's Hospitals

Thanks to designer Nour Elnemr ‘20, a political science major with a minor in economics, four hospitals in Egypt have undergone major transformations with effects that can be f

October 27, 2021

AUC's Salima Ikram Involved in Major Mummy Finding That May Alter History

A mummy suspected to belong to an ancient nobleman, discovered in 2019 by a Charles University archaeological mission led by archaeologist Mohamed Megahed, Charles University, Czech Republic, and including Salima Ikram (YAB '86), distinguished University professor of Egyptology, may act

October 27, 2021

Dallal Sworn in as AUC’s 13th President

Monday, October 25 witnessed the inauguration of AUC’s 13th President Ahmad Dallal, the first Arab American to lead the University.

October 19, 2021

Presidential Inaugurations: A Tradition and Tribute

The inauguration of AUC’s 13th President Ahmad S. Dallal is just six days away, marking an important milestone for the University.

October 27, 2021

AUC Scholarships 'Develop Great Minds'

AUC freshman Jana Abdelhakim always wanted to join AUC. Many of her role models graduated from the University, and she saw it as a place that would allow her to stand out and shine, which has been a goal of hers since childhood.

October 17, 2021

Campus Conversation: COVID-19 Updates, Scientific Advice and What to Expect

Last week’s Campus Conversation focused on the epidemiological situation at AUC and in Egypt, as well as the University’s COVID-19 safety measures.

April 9, 2019

The Tahrir Cultural Center Would Love to Welcome You Home

As our first step into the cultural community, Tahrir cultural center made sure to highlight its main objective in building a platform that connects talents, opportunities and audience.

Former AUC Instructor and Prominent Painter Gazbia Sirry Passes Away

In Photos - Paul Rand: The Idealist/Realist Exhibition

Alum Ehab AbouOaf Elected to Board of Trustees

Tomorrow's Leaders Gender Scholars Program Launches at AUC

Leading with Care

AUC Featured in Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges

Two Multimedia Journalism Majors Win Distinguished Awards for Audio Features

Trustees Celebrate Inauguration, Engage with Campus Community

Designing for Impact: Alumna Brings Color and Joy to Egypt's Hospitals

AUC's Salima Ikram Involved in Major Mummy Finding That May Alter History

Dallal Sworn in as AUC’s 13th President

Presidential Inaugurations: A Tradition and Tribute

AUC Scholarships 'Develop Great Minds'

Campus Conversation: COVID-19 Updates, Scientific Advice and What to Expect

The Tahrir Cultural Center Would Love to Welcome You Home

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