February 5, 2018 Sahar Nasr and Naguib Sawiris to Speak at Midyear Commencement This year’s spring graduating classes will have the opportunity to hear from two impressive guest speakers.
AUC Hosts International Branch Campus Experts Forum in Egypt With the Egyptian government's plans to establish several International Branch Campuses (IBCs) in the New Capital underway, the government has asked AUC -- as a long-standing, successful IBC itself -- for input on their development.
February 5, 2018 Psychology Clinic Settles into New Space, Expands Services The establishment of the autonomous Department of Psychology has cleared the way for faculty to extend their reach and enhance psychology’s presence on campus.
February 4, 2018 International Collaboration Enhances Anti-Cancer Drug Testing Marking World Cancer Day this month, News@AUC spoke with Mohamed Serry, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, who is working with research partners at Princeton University to simplify and advance the testing of anti-cancer drugs.
July 22, 2018 Tobacco-Free AUC Initiative Launches The days of “preferred” smoking areas around AUC’s campus are coming to to an end.
February 6, 2018 AUC Coin: Campus Goes Cashless AUC Coin, the first cashless program at a university in the region, has arrived at AUC. The system will make transactions around campus easier, faster and more secure, according to the Office of the Vice President for Digital Innovation, which is heading the project.
January 30, 2018 Incoming Class Hails from Across the Globe As the spring semester begins, AUC embraces a group of eager and diverse students who are starting their first day of classes today.
January 30, 2018 AUC, University of Seoul Partner to Expand International Collaborations Sharing common goals and visions in global education and innovation, AUC and University of Seoul in South Korea sign a partnership agreement, mutually expanding their group of partner universities on an international level.
AUC Fosters Relations with Asia As the Asian region remains a subject of growing interest in the media and international affairs, AUC’s School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) continues to expand its connections in the continent.
Alumna Rania Al-Mashat Egypt's New Minister of Tourism Rania Al-Mashat '95 is Egypt's new Minister of Tourism –– the first woman to hold this position since the ministry was established more than five decades ago.
Model Council of Ministers Promotes Development of Sinai Peninsula At their third annual Governance and Policy Competition, students in the Model Council of Ministers made policy recommendations and proposed projects for the development of the Sinai Peninsula.
AUC Welcomes New Trustees: William B. Inglee and Tarek Masoud AUC’s Board of Trustees has welcomed two new members: William B.
AUC Offers First Blended Degree in the Region, Pairs with MIT Pioneering new pathways in education, AUC is now the first University in the region to offer a blended degree, pairing with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to grant MITx MicroMasters online learners credits that would count toward the completi
December 21, 2017 In Memory of Dr. Sarwat Bassily: A Lifetime of Generosity and Selfless Spirit of Service Longtime AUC supporter and chairman of Amoun Holdings for Financial Investments, Dr. Sarwat Bassily passed away, leaving AUCians reflecting on his numerous contributions and visible dedication to the University.
December 17, 2017 Student Actress May Elghety Aspires to Revolutionize Art, Psychology At the age of 17, May Elghety became the youngest Egyptian actress to attend the Cannes Film Festival. The AUC sophomore, majoring in psychology and minoring in film, was invited for her role in the groundbreaking sociopolitical film, Eshtebak (Clash) in 2016.