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March 10, 2018

New Sphinx Discovery: What It Means for Egypt

Last week, the Egyptian Archeological Mission of the

AUC's newly launched Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology will not only give graduate students the opportunity to pursue health studies but will also offer them an interdisciplinary environment

September 18, 2018

AUC Spearheads New Institute of Global Health, Human Ecology in Egypt

The newly launched Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology will house several graduate programs, including the new Master of Public Health (MPH) and the curriculum for the PhD in applied sciences, global public health specialization.

Taking on the Big Leagues

Omar El Safty ‘18 will be stepping onto Stanford University’s campus this fall, fully funded by the university to complete his master's and PhD in mechanical engineering.

Chemistry Program, with All Specializations, Receives Renewed Accreditation

The Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) has renewed its accreditation for AUC’s Bachelor of Science in chemistry, with all its specializations, for five years –– the maximum period for accreditation.

September 12, 2018

AUC to Establish Tahrir Cultural Center

AUC recently signed an agreement with prominent businessman and investor Naguib Sawiris, chairman of Orascom Investment Holding, to support the establishment of AUC’s Tahrir Cultural Center (TCC) on i

Faculty Awarded for Distinctive Contributions to Medical Sciences

Two AUC faculty members in the Department of Chemistry have been recently recognized for their contributions to the science and medical fields.

September 12, 2018

AUC Introduces New Graduate Programs in Global Public Health, Education

With new PhD specializations and master's in the fields of global public health and education, AUC's graduate programs continue to grow.

Azzazy (center) with the winning team of AUC students

AUC Students Win Public Inspiration Award in International SensUS Competition

A group of AUC students won the Public Inspiration Award at the SensUS 2018 Competition recently held at the Technology University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The AUC students were the only team from Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa to be selected for particip

February 1, 2019

A Big Welcome to the Class of 2022

After a long summer, the New Cairo campus is brimming with energy and liveliness once again as new students from all walks of life begin their studies at AUC. This year’s students are going to be a class to remember, as they will witness and take part in the University’s centennial cele

March 10, 2018

Crossing Cultures: AUC Students Explore Islamic Civilization in Greece

Eight graduate students from Koc and eight from AUC have attended a summer program in Kavala, Greece, the birthplace of Muhammad Ali Pasha, often referred to as the founder of modern Egypt.

Windmills Work: AUC, Princeton Collaborate for Water Management in Egypt

To tackle sustainable, resource-efficient water management and food production –– two pressing global issues in today's world — AUC’s Research Institute for a Sustainable Environment (RISE) and Princeton University recently partnered on a summer internship program to test mechanical, wind pumpi

July 31, 2018

AUC, USAID and Beni-Suef University Celebrate the Launch of Beni-Suef University Center For Career Development

AUC's Teaching and Learning Technologies is committed to supporting the instructional and research needs of the AUC community, facilitating the transformation of information to knowledge by providing personalized services and a robust online environment.

AUC, New Cairo City Authority Discuss Potential Cooperation

AUC welcomed a delegation from the New Cairo City Authority last week, discussing potential cooperation in a number of fields, including sustainability, cultural activities, training and technical support.

AUC Welcomes Egypt's Top Student

“Overwhelmed!” is what Nada Hussein Habib — who received the top score in the national thanawiya amma examinations — felt about the rapid series of events that led to her being offered a full scholarship to attend AUC.

Ehab Abdel-Rahma, AUC provost; Francis Ricciardone, AUC president, Gamal El Din Aboul Magd, Minia University President; Essam El Bedewy, governor of Minia; Sherry F. Carlin, director of USAID Egypt; and Ashraf Hatem, AUC counselor at Minia University

AUC Launches First Career Centers at Minia, Beni Suef Universities

Extending its career guidance services across Egypt, AUC launched this week the first two out of 20 University Centers for Career Development at Minia and Beni Suef universities.