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June 1, 2021

Women in Physics in Muslim-Majority Countries

“Unfortunately, science as a field, to many, is associated with masculinity, and I wanted to challenge this myth,” said Heba EL-Deghaidy, chair of the Department of International and Comparative Education at AUC's School of

June 29, 2021

Joining AUC: A Dream Come True

“It was my dream to join the AUC School of Business,” said Kholoud Wael, accounting and finance junior student.

Maki Habib, AUC professor of mechanical engineering,

May 18, 2021

A Passion and a Duty: Serving Humanity Through Robotics

For Maki Habib, professor of mechanical engineering, taking part in the growth and development of mechatronics and robotics isn’t just a passion but a duty.

May 11, 2021

AUC Schools Rank Top in Africa

Eduniversal and QS World University rankings have ranked different AUC programs as some of the top performing and highest delivering academic courses of study in the continent, and the world. Check out some of the recent rankings by school below.

AUC Computer Science Team Publish in Communications Magazine

May 9, 2021

AUC Computer Science Team Publishes Arab World Research Section for Communications Magazine

In the works since 2019, the first special Arab World Research section has been published in the Association for Computing Machinery magazine, Communications of the

May 11, 2021

Alumni Among Top CEOs of the Middle East

Forbes Middle East spotlights the Middle East's top CEOs every year, focusing on company growth and economic and strategic importance as the Middle East undergoes massive economic and geopolitical changes.

April 27, 2021

Construction Team Makes Use of Discarded Masks, Gloves in Concrete

With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of used and contaminated face masks and gloves were being disposed improperly, leading to a possible risk of spreading the virus.

April 26, 2021

Campus Conversation: Summer, Fall and COVID-19 Vaccination

Last week's Campus Conversation: Looking Ahead to Summer and Fall covered the mode of instruction for the Summer and Fall semesters, COVID-19 updates in the University and Egypt and an upcoming AUC vaccination program. Here are the main takeaways:

April 20, 2021

CIMUN Awarded Outstanding Delegation Award for 11th Year in a Row

For the 11th consecutive year, AUC’s Cairo International Model United Nations has received the Outstanding Delegation Award, the most prestigious recognition in the New York-based National Model United Nations.

May 26, 2021

Changing Perspectives: Anthropology's Unique Life Lessons

For Soraya Altorki, professor of anthropology, the study of anthropology is more a look into different perspectives on life than it is a science.

April 20, 2021

Sexual Harassment 101 Through Radio Ads

In a survey conducted by UN Women, more than 99% of Egyptian women and girls surveyed said that they had experienced some type of sexual harassment during their lifetime.

April 20, 2021

Investing in What Really Matters: Join AUC's April 21st First Giving Day

This year, AUC is launching its first Giving Day, a 24-hour, crowdfunding, digitally-driven, global fundraising and engagement initiative dedicated to supporting student financial needs. AUC alumni and friends who give back to the community will be making an investment in one of the most powerful tools for better futures – education, by supporting financial aid. The April 21 Giving Day will be global in reach and the first of its kind for AUC.

April 14, 2021

AUC Professor Startup Wins JICA Ninja Competition

The startup company of Wael Mamdouh, associate professor of nanotechnology, was selected as one of the winners of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Next Innovation with Japan (NINJA) Business Plan Competition.

April 13, 2021

AUC Team Wins First Place in Student Union Real Life Competition

"Coming into this competition, I had little to no hope that we would even enter the top 20. We gave it our all for the experience and the opportunity; coming first was just a great bonus," said Mohamed Mansour on winning the AUC Student Union Real Life Competition.

April 13, 2021

School of Business, Al Ahly Partner to Introduce Sports Management Education in the Region

“Today, Al Ahly Club, a big entity, and The American University in Cairo, also a big educational institution, collaborate toward a program that will benefit the community and the future leaders of society.

Women in Physics in Muslim-Majority Countries

Joining AUC: A Dream Come True

A Passion and a Duty: Serving Humanity Through Robotics

AUC Schools Rank Top in Africa

AUC Computer Science Team Publishes Arab World Research Section for Communications Magazine

Alumni Among Top CEOs of the Middle East

Construction Team Makes Use of Discarded Masks, Gloves in Concrete

Campus Conversation: Summer, Fall and COVID-19 Vaccination

CIMUN Awarded Outstanding Delegation Award for 11th Year in a Row

Changing Perspectives: Anthropology's Unique Life Lessons

Sexual Harassment 101 Through Radio Ads

Investing in What Really Matters: Join AUC's April 21st First Giving Day

AUC Professor Startup Wins JICA Ninja Competition

AUC Team Wins First Place in Student Union Real Life Competition

School of Business, Al Ahly Partner to Introduce Sports Management Education in the Region

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