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February 22, 2018

AUC Hosts NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition

AUC's Public Policy and Administration Department (PPAD) has been selected as one of 16 global host sites (11 in the United States and five international sites) for the 2018 NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition, scheduled to take place on February 24 at AUC New Cairo.

February 4, 2018

Behind the Lens: AUC Documentary Filmmakers Tackle Social Issues

For Amir El-Shenawy ‘13, a documentary film can spring from the details of life.

Class 2018 Gives Back: Senior Class Gift

During the midyear 2018 commencement, you may have noticed many graduating seniors wearing a distinguished blue chord, labeled “Senior Class Gift”.

February 19, 2018

Eye on Sustainable Development: Model Council of Ministers Contributes to Egypt Vision 2030

AUC’s student-run Model Council of Ministers (MCM) and delegates from 37 public and private Egyptian universities gathered at the University to share their visions of Egypt in 2030 and consider the challenges surrounding the country’s sustainable development goals.

July 22, 2018

Smoking Cessation Clinic Helps AUCians Break Smoking Habits

Quitting smoking can be incredibly difficult for most individuals, particularly if you don’t have the resources or community to support you in shaking the habit.

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.

AUC Hosts NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition

Behind the Lens: AUC Documentary Filmmakers Tackle Social Issues

Class 2018 Gives Back: Senior Class Gift

Eye on Sustainable Development: Model Council of Ministers Contributes to Egypt Vision 2030

Smoking Cessation Clinic Helps AUCians Break Smoking Habits

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

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