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February 15, 2018

Budget, Tuition Approved

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February 13, 2018

Graduating Twins Take Home President’s Cup at Midyear Commencement

Twins often share the same birthday and looks -- but twin sisters, Haidy Saher Ghali ‘18 and Helen Saher Ghali ‘18, have shared even more - with the same choice of university, field of study and display of hard work throughout their academic journey at AUC.

Professor John Baboukis arranges “Marcha Triunfal” from Aida

February 12, 2018

A Day to Remember: 2018 Midyear Commencement

This weekend, AUC held its midyear commencement ceremonies, witnessing the graduation of 523 bachelor’s degree candidates, 197 master’s degree candidates and two PhD students.

A Day in the Life of an AUC Grad

What better way to document the 2018 midyear commencement than through the eyes of a grad herself?

February 7, 2018

Alumni Entrepreneurs Help Transform Egypt's Economy

A group of alumni are working to transform Egypt's economy and people's daily transactions. As founders PayMob, a payment service provider whose goal is to turn cash into electronic money, Alain El Hajj ’15, Islam Shawky '15, Mostafa Menessy '16 are contributing to promote sig

February 5, 2018

A Winter of Work: AUCians Intern in Egyptian Ministries for First Time

“This is a momentous occasion. We’ll look back on this photo 20 years from now and wonder where you all ended up,” said President Francis Ricciardone, as he and the inaugural class of AUC Ministry Interns gathered to take a picture on the steps of Watson House.

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.

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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.

Budget, Tuition Approved

Graduating Twins Take Home President’s Cup at Midyear Commencement

A Day to Remember: 2018 Midyear Commencement

A Day in the Life of an AUC Grad

Alumni Entrepreneurs Help Transform Egypt's Economy

A Winter of Work: AUCians Intern in Egyptian Ministries for First Time

Sahar Nasr and Naguib Sawiris to Speak at Midyear Commencement

AUC Hosts International Branch Campus Experts Forum in Egypt

Psychology Clinic Settles into New Space, Expands Services

International Collaboration Enhances Anti-Cancer Drug Testing

Tobacco-Free AUC Initiative Launches

AUC Coin: Campus Goes Cashless

Incoming Class Hails from Across the Globe

AUC, University of Seoul Partner to Expand International Collaborations

AUC Fosters Relations with Asia

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