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April 14, 2016

AUC Earth Week Promotes Sustainability, Living Greener Lives

Sustainable living is the focus of AUC’s sixth annual Earth Week, which begins today.

April 14, 2016

Ahead of Cancer

Originally from Lebanon, Nataly Naser Al Deen ’13 decided to pursue a career in cancer research while dissecting a kidney tumor as part of an oncology course at AUC, where she shadowed leading doctors that conducted applied research at the 57357 Children’s Cancer Hospital.

Six AUC alumni were ranked among Arabian Business's 100 Under 40: Most Influential Young Arabs of 2016

100 Under 40: Six AUC Alumni Ranked Among World’s Most Influential Young Arabs of 2016

Arabian Business recently released its annual ranking of 100 Under 40: The World’s Most Influential Young Arabs 2016.

More than 100 students and faculty members presented their research at AUC Research Day

April 17, 2016

Faculty, Student Winners of the First AUC Research Day

At AUC’s first Research Day, held on March 30, more than 100 students and faculty members presented a diverse array of innovative and creative research taking place at the Universi

AUC hosted the first community psychology conference in the MENA region

AUC Hosts First Community Psychology Conference in Middle East, North Africa

The first graduate degree of its kind in the region, AUC’s community psychology program began in 2011 with six students. Today, it has 21 students enrolled, making it one of the fastest growing graduate programs at AUC.

Nicola Aravecchia studies Early Christian communities at Ain el-Gedida and Amheida in the Western Desert

Coptic Chair Nicola Aravecchia: Archaeology, Early Christians of Egypt’s Western Desert

For Nicola Aravecchia, Egyptian Chair in Coptic Heritage at AUC, archaeology offers a unique perspective on the spread of early Christianity in Egypt.

Lobna Mourad won AUC's 3MT competition for her research on liver cancer diagnostics

April 7, 2016

New Liver Cancer Diagnostics: Gain with No Pain

“We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘No pain, no gain.’ However, in my thesis, I’m trying to prove that this is not always true,” said Lobna Mourad ('07, '11) in her winning presentation at AUC’s first Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

Students share why they choose to give back through AUC Annual Fund

April 11, 2016

Why Students Give Back to AUC

When Charles Watson established AUC in 1919, he envisioned a University where students, whether on campus or in their communities, would learn the value of initiative and leadership.

The Fun Lab takes a hands-on approach to teaching science

AUC’s Fun Lab: Science Outreach, Hands-on Learning

“Discover the science you have never seen before” is the slogan for AUC’s Fun Lab, a physics laboratory that engages students in hands-on demonstrations and experiments that spark an interest in studying science.

Salima Ikram analysis how science and technology are aiding investigations of Tutankhamen’s Tomb

April 4, 2016

Nefertiti Chambers? Technology Unlocks Secrets of Tutankhamun's Tomb

Hidden chambers reportedly found in the tomb of Tutankhamun could be the greatest discovery in Egyptology since Howard Carter unearthed the tomb in 1922.

Graduates of the Professional Educator Diploma Fellowship at AUC’s Graduate School of Education are trained to become facilitators of learning

April 4, 2016

AUC, ExxonMobil: Teacher Training for a Better Egypt

When Mostafa Helmy (MA ’15) began teaching English at Amr Ebn El Aas Experimental Language School in the 10th of Ramadan City four years ago, he wasn’t aware of the benefits of integrating technology into the classroom.

Maki Habib designs robots to clear landmines

International Day of Mine Awareness: Robots to Clear Landmines

April 4 is the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, declared by the United Nations as a day for raising awareness about landmines and their impact worldwide.

Four AUC undergraduate students competed in the Engineering and Commerce Case Competition

April 3, 2016

Students Fuse Business, Engineering at Case Competition in Canada

A team of AUC undergraduate students won fifth place at the student-run Engineering and Commerce Case Competition (ECCC) recently held at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.

April 3, 2016

Student-Designed Car Hits the Road at Global Hybrid Electric Challenge Race

As part of the global efforts to encourage environmental awareness through sustainable energy solutions, Egypt hosted the first national Global Hybrid Electric Challenge (GHEC) in Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt from March 10 to 12.

Every year the AUC portal lights up blue for World Autism Awareness Day

Light It Up Blue: AUC Lights Up Portal for World Autism Awareness Day

As part of the Light It Up Blue global campaign for World Autism Awareness Day, the AUC portal will light up in blue on April 1 and 2. This is the third consecutive year that AUC participates in this initiative.