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January 14, 2020

"I'd Like to Stay for Longer" — George Washington University Students Reflect on their Time at AUC

Working toward its goal of internationalization and fulfilling its mission as a global University not just for Egypt, but for the rest of the world, AUC hosted 20 students from the George Washington (GW) University in Washington, D.C.

January 14, 2020

Wearing Egypt's Untold Stories

“It’s all about having jackets tell stories,” said Hana Zaher ‘19, graphic design graduate and designer of Daima — a graduation project that turned into to a solid brand to be launched soon in the Egyptian market.

January 12, 2020

Tobacco-Free Community Survey: 90% Notice Positive Change on Campus

Ninety percent of students, faculty and staff at AUC who participated in the Fall 2019 Tobacco Use Within the AUC Community survey

January 8, 2020

AUC, College of Charleston Partner on Student Exchange

AUC and the College of Charleston in South Carolina, both liberal arts institutions with a long legacy in education, have recently partnered on new academic cooperation and student exchange program for both undergraduate and graduate students for a period of five years. Students from AUC and the College of Charleston will receive a scholarship to spend a semester or year abroad at the other institution, providing students with a unique international experience and strengthening East-West cultural ties.

January 8, 2020

Former Arizona State Senator Stephen Farley Reflects on his Year Abroad at AUC

Stephen Farley (YAB '84), a public artist who previously served as Arizona state senator, came to AUC as a study-abroad student from 1983 to 1984. This is how he reflects on his time at AUC:

January 8, 2020

Egypt's 57357 Children's Cancer Hospital Recognizes AUC's Anti-Cancer Team

Egypt's 57357 Children's Cancer Hospital Foundation recognized AUC's Anti Cancer Team (ACT) student club for its "distribution contribution in establishing a Volunteer Day at the hospital and effective role in drawing a smile on the children's faces." The recognition was part of a ceremony to&nbs

December 31, 2019

Rania Al-Mashat '95 is Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation

Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat '95 is beginning a new phase in her mission of public service to Egypt, after heading the Ministry of Tourism for the past two years.

December 31, 2019

Cairo, Inside Out

My article is a manifestation of an underrated travel experience that is often overlooked and ignored.

December 22, 2019

AUCians at World Youth Forum

A number of AUC students and faculty members attended this year's World Youth Forum (WYF) in Sharm El-Sheikh, where they were able to engage in dialogue with and discuss solutions to the world's most pressing issues with heads of states and government, international young leaders, inspiring youth

December 19, 2019

AUC Partners with AAIB for Teacher Development Program

In an effort to transform and develop Egypt’s public education system, AUC has partnered with the Arab African International Bank

December 31, 2019

Meet Tarek Atia: Managing Director of AUC's Tahrir Cultural Center and Campus

Tarek Atia (SAB '90) came to AUC 30 years ago as an exchange student for a semester abroad at AUC Tahrir Square. Now he's back to AUC as the managing director of Tahrir Cultural Center (TCC) and Campus.

December 17, 2019

AUC Improves Sustainability Ranking Among Universities Worldwide

AUC ranked 132 out of 780 institutions in the annual UI Green Metric initiative, moving up from its 136 ranking last year. Universities Indonesia (UI) ranks thousands

December 11, 2019

AUC Recognized for Exemplary Performance in Digital Innovation with Operational Efficiency Award

Earlier this year, The American University in Cairo announced its decision to move the

December 10, 2019

RiseUpAtAUC 2019 Recap

For the first time, AUC was the main partner and host of #RiseUpAtAUC, the one-stop-shop event connecting startups in the Middle East and Africa, with more than 20 of AUC’s facul

December 10, 2019

Former U.S. Ambassadors to Egypt Discuss Changing U.S.-Middle East Relations

“Demonstrations are a manifestation of free speech,” said Ambassador Daniel C.

"I'd Like to Stay for Longer" — George Washington University Students Reflect on their Time at AUC

Wearing Egypt's Untold Stories

Tobacco-Free Community Survey: 90% Notice Positive Change on Campus

AUC, College of Charleston Partner on Student Exchange

Former Arizona State Senator Stephen Farley Reflects on his Year Abroad at AUC

Egypt's 57357 Children's Cancer Hospital Recognizes AUC's Anti-Cancer Team

Rania Al-Mashat '95 is Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation

Cairo, Inside Out

AUCians at World Youth Forum

AUC Partners with AAIB for Teacher Development Program

Meet Tarek Atia: Managing Director of AUC's Tahrir Cultural Center and Campus

AUC Improves Sustainability Ranking Among Universities Worldwide

AUC Recognized for Exemplary Performance in Digital Innovation with Operational Efficiency Award

RiseUpAtAUC 2019 Recap

Former U.S. Ambassadors to Egypt Discuss Changing U.S.-Middle East Relations

AUC New Cairo

AUC Tahrir Square

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