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July 17, 2017

Streamlining AUC Management: Re-inventing Housekeeping, Grounds Cleaning Services

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July 17, 2017

Ayman Baky '96 Receives 2017 Global BIZZ Award for Business Excellence

AUC alumnus and entrepreneur, Ayman Baky ‘96, recently received the prestigious 2017 BIZZ Award from the World Confederation of Businesses for his upscale restaurant in Heliopolis, Sachi. The restaurant was also recognized with the Luxury Life Style Award in Dubai in 2016.

July 13, 2017

AUC Recognizes Staff for Dedication, Long Years of Service

Each year, AUC’s Office of Human Resources recognizes staff members who have dedicated long years of service to the University. This year, each area held its own recognition event to celebrate staff members who have worked at AUC for 15, 20, 25, 30 or 35 years.

September 18, 2018

AUC Takes Initiative to Transfer Antiquities Collection to Egyptian Government

AUC has recently taken the initiative to transfer nearly 5,000 Islamic, Coptic, Pharaonic, Greek and Roman antiquities to the protection of the Egyptian government. AUC has been in legal possession of these antiquities since the 1960s, ensuring their preservation.

Student Clubs, Organizations Awarded for Distinguished Contributions

In an annual event held to celebrate the outstanding achievements of participants in clubs and organizations on campus, AUC students received 20 awards ranging from Outstanding Academic Association and Best Collaboration to other honorary awards.

Dina Meshref was awarded the Omar Mohsen Athletic Achievement Cup at this year's undergraduate commencement ceremony for her impressive athletic achievements as a student

July 6, 2017

Fresh Grad Dina Meshref to Represent Africa at Table Tennis Women's World Cup

For the fourth time, Dina Meshref ’17 has become the African Table Tennis Champion, enabling her to move on to the Table Tennis Women's World Cup, scheduled to take place in Canada this October.

July 2, 2017

Make a Difference: MAD Camp Begins Today for AUC Student Leaders

Starting today, the MAD (Make a Difference) camp will begin in Sharm El Sheikh, where 40 AUC student leaders will get together for five days of training, networking and character building, with the final day devoted to a conference in which students will propose a civic engagement and social ente

Undergraduate Commencement: Students Celebrate Milestone, Al Ghurair Receives Honorary Degree

Yesterday’s undergraduate commencement ceremony saw the graduation of a total of 634 students, of whom 108 were distinguished as cum laude, 114 as magna cum laude, and 130 as summa cum laude.

June 15, 2017

Seven Students with Disabilities Graduate, Share Inspiring Stories of Success

This past weekend, AUC saw off another outstanding graduating class. Among this year’s class of graduates are seven remarkable individuals who have had to overcome challenges due to various physical, psychological or learning disabilities.

The ECDC program has boasted an employment rate of 85% among beneficiaries over the project’s lifespan. In total, the three universities now house 14 certified Career Development Facilitators as part of the ECDC program.

June 13, 2017

AUC's Employability, Career Development Centers Project Celebrates Years of Service

After five years of activity, AUC’s Employability and Career Development Centers (ECDC) project is celebrating its widespread impact.

President Ricciardone presented David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) at the 2017 graduate commencement ceremony.

June 13, 2017

David Miliband: Education is About Helping People Thrive, Not Just Survive

David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the 2017 graduate commencement ceremony.

June 11, 2017

David Miliband Receives Honorary Degree, Addresses Graduates: 'We Need More Institutions Like AUC'

At yesterday’s graduate commencement ceremony, 124 master’s and seven PhD students graduated from AUC. Of these, 24 were international students.

June 4, 2017

Board of Trustees Holds Final Meeting of the Year in Cairo

AUC’s Board of Trustees met in Cairo for its third and final meeting of the fiscal year. On the packed agenda were items ranging from centennial planning, digital innovation and academic affairs to finance, governance and reimagining the student experience.

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair and David Miliband will speak at this year’s undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies, respectively, and will receive honorary degrees from the University.

June 1, 2017

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, David Miliband to Speak at Commencement Ceremonies

His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO of Mashreq Groups and a member of the board of directors of Abdullah Al Ghurair Group of Companies, and David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), will speak at this year’s undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremo

Mashrou3kheir packed and distributed two-hundred Ramadan bags around Fayoum.