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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

July 16, 2018

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.

July 3, 2018

AUC’s Accreditation Reaffirmed

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed its accreditation of AUC through the 2026-2027 academic year.

Menna Hasan (MSc '18): My master’s at AUC was even better than I expected

June 28, 2018

First AUC Graduate of Al Ghurair STEM Scholars: My Master's was Better than I Expected

With a Master of Science in nanotechnology, Menna Hasan (MSc ’18) is the first AUC graduate of Al Ghurair STEM Scholars Program.

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AUC Says Goodbye, Good Luck to Class of 2018

Embracing fear, honoring lost loved ones and pushing ahead to make change in the future were the messages of the weekend, as more than 700 students capped off their AUC experience.

World Bank's Mahmoud Mohieldin, Tourism Minister Rania Al-Mashat to Speak at Spring Commencement

Senior Vice President for the 2030 Development Agenda at the World Bank Group Mahmoud Mohieldin and Egypt’s Minister of Tourism Rania Al-Mashat ’95 will be the keynote speakers at AUC’s upcoming undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies, respectively.

June 26, 2018

A Year in Review: Looking Back at 2017-2018 at AUC

As the school year comes to a close, we look back on all the moments that made this year great. Click through the links to read more about what AUC students, faculty and staff accomplished this year on campus.

AUC Venture Lab: Five Years of Changing Egypt's Entrepreneurial Landscape

The AUC Venture Lab, Egypt’s first University-based startup incubator and accelerator, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.

June 11, 2018

Ramadan Nights: Community Culture Hub at AUC

AUC’s Ramadan Nights last Friday made it clear that although Ramadan is winding down, AUC’s future as a community culture hub is just beginning.

In the Field: Students Explore Career Possibilities through Job Shadowing Program

After participating in job shadowing sessions organized by the Career Center, students Omar El-Maria and Dina Salem walked away motivated by new interests and more confident about their career paths.

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June 4, 2018

Tobacco Use at AUC Survey Results

One of the most astonishing results of the AUC Tobacco Use Survey is a paradox in responses, said Jaime Mendoza, associate professor of practice in the Department of Psychology, and Mervat Abou Oaf, professor of practice in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.

July 22, 2018

AUC's Centennial Logo: And the Winner Is...

The results of AUC’s 100-Year Logo Competition are in. The logo designed by Raghda Barakat, graphic designer and video editor in Engineering and Science Services, will be the face of AUC’s centennial celebration. Winning Logo