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Four Years in a Row: AUC Only College Outside North America in Princeton Review's Green Colleges Guide

For the fourth year in a row, AUC is the only higher education outside North America to earn a coveted spot on the Princeton Review’s 2018 Guide to Green Colleges.

AUC Egyptology Unit at the Isis temple at Philæ

January 30, 2019

Egyptology Enthusiast: An Old Soul in New Cairo

Historically and until today, AUC has served as a popular destination for international students interested in learning Arabic, studying Egypt’s long and diverse history, or just looking for an adventure.

Top Features of AUC's New Website

AUC's website has been redesigned with a fresh look and updated with advanced features to enhance your user experience. Here are the top things to look out for on the new website:

London Initiatives: Supporting Students New and Old

AUC’s London Benefit Gala Dinner, “Egypt Reborn,” raised more than GBP 150,000, which will be used for pooled scholarship funds for Egyptian students at AUC.

Making Cents of the Economy

Egypt has moved from being in a “crisis zone” only two years ago to an “investor haven” now, according to Bloomberg.

February 2, 2019

The Buzz About HIVE

Last spring, a group of students presented their ideas on building an energy-efficient business center to their architecture class at AUC. Four group members were presenting, but only three were present.

AUC Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman and Dow Egypt's Country Manager Momen Adel sign the AUC-Dow research and development partnership

AUC, DOW Partner to Address Egypt’s Energy Needs

AUC and Dow, the world’s largest chemical company, have partnered to enhance research, development and demonstration projects that deliver on industrial and academic goals.

Pink Ribbon Week: First Campus Health Fair Raises Awareness of Breast Cancer

According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and the second most common cancer in general. The good news is: It is a highly treatable disease.

January 1, 2019

Designing Landmarks: Students to Beautify Egypt's First Decorated Water Tower

In what promises to be the first beautified water tower in Egypt, AUC has partnered with TAMEER, a real estate and development company, to transform the water tower outside campus into a work of art, with approval from the municipalit

Back to Business with Dean Sherif Kamel

Sherif Kamel ‘88, ‘90, ‘13 recalls with amusement the time a faculty member approached him to ask him what he was doing sitting in her class.

July 3, 2018

Celebrating Eight More Years of Accreditation

AUC recently celebrated its reaffirmation of accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through the 2026 -2027 academic year.

October 29, 2018

Forbes Names Alumnae Among Region's Most Influential Women of 2018

Working in diverse fields, from banking and trade to business management and telecommunications, 13 AUC alumnae are named by Forbes Middle East among The Middle

October 1, 2018

AUC Opens Two Career Development Centers at Mansoura University

Continuing its service mission, AUC has opened two other

Camp David at 40: An Inside Look

“Carter looked at us and said, ‘This issue is not nearly as complicated as you think. We are going to bring these two leaders together, and we are going to realize the historic importance of this moment and they will rise to the occasion and show the best side of both.”

New Faculty Ready for 'Transformative' Year Ahead

Hailing from all over the globe and holding citizenships from over nine countries, this year's 43 new faculty members bring a diverse set of skills, interests and knowledge to AUC’s growing community.