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AUC Hosts 16th Annual AMICAL Conference

The AUC Library recently hosted the 16th annual AMICAL Consortium conference at AUC. AMICAL is a consortium of American international liberal arts institutions that work toward common goals for libraries, technology and learning.

The School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) Celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary

On Sunday, March 31, 2019, the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) celebrated its 10th anniversary. AUC President Francis J.

April 9, 2019

Mining the Future: New Data Science Major First in Egypt, Arab World

The first-of-its-kind in Egypt and the Arab world, AUC's undergraduate data science program will begin in September 2019, leading to a Bachelor of Science in data science.

April 23, 2019

AUC Competition Community Artwork to Decorate Public Schools

As part of AUC's efforts to engage high school students, the Department of the Arts and the Office of Enrollment, Admissions and Student Service Center recently planned and held a Wall Art Competition for high school students from seven different schools in Cairo.

Presidential Encounters

Left: Merna with Ambassador Ricc

New Scholarships, University Research Coalition Launched at Chinese-African Forum

To watch the Chinese-African Higher Education Forum, click here.

The 6th International LaFarge Holcim Forum "Re-Materializing Construction" Kicks Off at AUC

The 6th International LaFarge Holcim Forum "Re-Materializing Construction," kicks off today! At the symposium, professionals and research institutions will explore new approaches towards sustainable building solutions. The symposium will host over 300 specialists from 50 countries.

Garden Grown

The gardens are the perfect place to take a study break, soak up the sun and this week at AUC, to get your juice fix!

April 7, 2019

A Towering Win: 'Ciel' AUC Team Wins AUC-TAMEER Water Tower Competition

A Towering Win

AUC, Cornell, MIT to Establish Centers of Excellence in Egypt

AUC, Cornell University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are the American universities selected to launch three Centers of Excellence in Egypt, fostering research, scholarships and innovation in water, agriculture and energy.

Blockchain Competition and Implementation

Earlier this month, AUC's Department of Computer Science and Engineering hosted the first Blockchain Summit in Cairo in coordination with On-Demand Education Marketplace (ODEM.IO), a platform based in Switzerland that delivers blockchain technology.

Students, Faculty and Staff Reflect on Why They are Happy to Be AUCians

In honor of International Day of Happiness, AUC students, faculty and staff reflect on why they are happy to be AUCians.

Time to Tweet Right!

Twitter International in collaboration with AUC launched an academic competition for the first time in Egypt and the Middle East.

Harvard Networking Visit to AUC

AUC hosted a networking luncheon on campus in honor of Harvard alumni visiting from the United States and alumni holding dual-degrees from Harvard and AUC.

AUC to Host Chinese-African Higher Education Forum

On the occasion of the Year of Education initiative in Egypt and the country’s presidency of the African Union, AUC is organizing the Chinese-African Higher Education Forum, which will take place on April 2 and April 3, 2019 at the New Cairo campus, hosting leaders of more