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July 22, 2018

Tobacco-Free AUC Initiative Launches

The days of “preferred” smoking areas around AUC’s campus are coming to to an end.

a student using his ID to buy something from a cashier across the counter

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

Dr. Bassily famously named the University’s main auditorium on the New Cairo campus, Bassily Auditorium, which accommodates more than 1,000 people and is used for major AUC events such as commencement

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.

Designing for the Community: Graphic Design Seniors Tackle Social Challenges

If you haven’t yet been enticed by the graphic design senior exhibition’s distinctive logo this year, featuring multiple layers of the words, “Alt w Shidd,” this week is your last chance to take a look at the students’ expressions of creativity –– and solutions to community problems –– at th

December 12, 2017

Palestinian Novelist Huzama Habayeb Awarded 2017 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature

Palestinian author Huzama Habayeb was awarded the 2017 Naguib Mahfrouz Medal for Literature, presented by AUC Press, for her novel Mukhmal, or Velvet.

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December 11, 2017

AUC to Establish 20 Career Development Centers in Egyptian Public Universities

AUC marked a milestone in its mission to expand its outreach and services, launching a project that will impact roughly 1 million students at public universities.

January 4, 2018

AUC's Cocurricular Transcript: First in Egypt, Region

“These cocurricular activities are where students lead, initiate, plan, gather their resources, create the program, update it, organize it. They make teams, They learn how to lead and how to fail,” asserted President Francis J.