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July 9, 2019

First for Work of Arabic Literature: CASA Alum Marilyn Booth Wins International Booker Prize

Marilyn Booth (CASA '80), the Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud Professor in the Study of the Contemporary Arab World and professor and director of research in the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Magdalen College at the University of Oxford, won the In

July 9, 2019

Princess Fawzia Exhibit Portrays Duality of Egyptian Womanhood Through Western and Egyptian Eyes

While women play a critical role in Egypt’s social, political and economic development, they are often portrayed in international media as victims of oppressive laws, societal expectations and religious boundaries.

July 7, 2019

AUC, University of Surrey Bring Together International Experts to Combat Air Pollution

According to the World Health Organization, air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide, disproportionately affecting poor and vulnerable communities and exacerbating inequalities in Official Development Assistance countries.

Dalia Abbas '13 receives the Harvard Intellectual Contribution Award

July 3, 2019

Alumna Wins Harvard Intellectual Contribution Award

Dalia Abbas '13, political science graduate, earned her Master's in Education (EdM) — Technology, Innovation, and Education — from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

July 9, 2019

Summer@AUC: Islamic Studies in the Heart of Cairo

This summer, 15 students from prominent U.S.

August 4, 2019

Sherif Kamel to Tell Egypt's 'Promising Economic Story' as President of AmCham Board of Governors

As the 2019-2021 term for the Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt) approached, Sherif Kamel ‘88, ‘90, ‘13, dean of AUC's School of Business, began to muse about running for president of the Board of Governors. Having been involved with AmC

Political Science Summer School for Training Junior Faculty

July 1, 2019

AUC Trains Junior Political Science Faculty from Universities Across Egypt

AUC's Department of Political Science held its first summer school for the training of junior faculty from universities ac

July 3, 2019

From AUC to the United Nations: Mourad Wahba '80, '82 on a Mission to Serve

In 1993, after six years of teaching in AUC’s Department of Economics, Mourad Wahba '80, '82 joined the United Nations for what he thought was a quick stint as a senior officer in the Office of the Secretary-General.

AUC ranks among the top 1.5% of universities worldwide

July 3, 2019

AUC Leaps in QS World Rankings, Among Top 1.5% Worldwide

AUC has moved up 25 places compared to last year in the 2020 QS World University Rankings, placing 395th globally — making it among the top 1.5% of universities worldwide.

July 16, 2019

AUC Students Reflect on 1919 Revolution Through Music

With a fresh unconventional take on history, AUC students have worked on producing an archival publication as part of the University's centennial celebrations to document the 1919 Egyptian Revolution while reproducing and recreating the ingenious songs of the Egyptian composer Sayed Darwish and poet Badie Khairy, who “informed as they entertained” Egyptians at the time.

June 26, 2019

Centennial Commencement: Congrats Grads!

AUC's Centennial Commencement, held on Thursday, June 20, witnessed the graduation of 644 bachelor’s degree candidates, 125 master’s degree candidates and two PhD students.

Hadhramout Foundation Scholarships for Yemeni Students

June 26, 2019

New Hadhramout Foundation Scholarships, Fund to Support Yemeni Students

The Hadhramout Foundation for Human Development recently gave $2 million to AUC to establish the Hadhramout Foundation Scho

June 26, 2019

AUC's Newest Trustees: Thomas Lentz and Johanthan Wolf

Two new members have joined AUC’s Board of Trustees: Thomas W. Lentz, a 1985 graduate of Harvard's doctoral program in art history and a specialist in Persian painting, and Jonathan L. Wolf, founder and president of Wendover Housing Partners, LLC.

August 20, 2019

Leaving Her Stamp: Egypt's Leading Women as Postage Pioneers

AUC graphic design graduate Maha Hesham ‘19 became a city sensation with her senior thesis: colorful postage stamps depicting historical Egyptian female pioneers, from Um Kulthum to Doria Shafik and Huda Sharawi.

June 23, 2019

Fifth Annual International Council for Small Business (ICSB) Academy

AUC's School of Business is hosting the 5th annual International Council for Small Business (ICSB) Academy, from June 15 to 18 at AUC New Cairo. This week-long experience is held in parallel with the ICSB World Congress 2019, held in Cairo from June 18 to 21.

First for Work of Arabic Literature: CASA Alum Marilyn Booth Wins International Booker Prize

Princess Fawzia Exhibit Portrays Duality of Egyptian Womanhood Through Western and Egyptian Eyes

AUC, University of Surrey Bring Together International Experts to Combat Air Pollution

Alumna Wins Harvard Intellectual Contribution Award

Summer@AUC: Islamic Studies in the Heart of Cairo

Sherif Kamel to Tell Egypt's 'Promising Economic Story' as President of AmCham Board of Governors

AUC Trains Junior Political Science Faculty from Universities Across Egypt

From AUC to the United Nations: Mourad Wahba '80, '82 on a Mission to Serve

AUC Leaps in QS World Rankings, Among Top 1.5% Worldwide

AUC Students Reflect on 1919 Revolution Through Music

Centennial Commencement: Congrats Grads!

New Hadhramout Foundation Scholarships, Fund to Support Yemeni Students

AUC's Newest Trustees: Thomas Lentz and Johanthan Wolf

Leaving Her Stamp: Egypt's Leading Women as Postage Pioneers

Fifth Annual International Council for Small Business (ICSB) Academy

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