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February 2, 2016

Tarek Ragheb Establishes Arts Scholarship to Honor Father's Memory

For Tarek Ragheb, seeing his late father’s dedication to securing a decent living for his family and teaching them the true value of life motivated him to establish the Mohamed Ragheb Scholarship in Arts at AUC’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, in honor of his father Mohamed Ragheb, ren

According to Economics Professor Mohamad Al-Ississ, business, particularly in the Arab world, is governed by trust

February 1, 2016

Al-Ississ: Trust is at the Heart of Business Relations in the Arab World

Trust sits at the heart of the business world, according to Mohamad Al-Ississ, assistant professor of economics.“Most relationships within our modern economy are based on trust,” he said.

AUC’s winning team Nexu will advance to the regional finals of the Hult Prize Challenge

February 1, 2016

AUC Team Advances to Regional Finals of Global Hult Prize Challenge

AUC’s winning team Nexu will advance to the seventh annual regional finals of the 2016 Hult Prize Challenge. Nexu presented a mobile app that connects low-income individuals with skilled labor opportunities as well as vocational courses.

AUC Faculty: Saudi-Iranian Conflict Political, Not Sectarian

Diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran have recently deteriorated due to political differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims.

Ferial Ghazoul and John Verlenden were recently awarded the Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding

January 14, 2016

Faculty Awarded for Poetry Translation, Breaking Cultural Barriers

Since the sixth century, Arab writers have brought to life their thoughts, ideas and impressions through poetry.

January 3, 2016

The Story Behind AUC's Historic Palace

AUC’s oldest building, the Khairy Pasha Palace, has overlooked Cairo’s downtown area for nearly 150 years.

December 28, 2015

New Fund Encourages Learning with Ability, Not Disability

A dyslexic student, Ahmed constantly struggled in school and took private lessons in almost every subject. When he joined AUC, he found the University to be a safe haven. His English teacher first referred him to the Office of Student Support due to his poor spelling.

AUC alumni Takreem El Tohamy and Ashraf El Afifi were named to Forbes Middle East's Global Meets Local 2015 list

Forbes Middle East Names AUC Alumni Among Top 100 Leaders in the Region

For the third consecutive year, Forbes Middle East published its annual Global Meets Local ranking, which recognizes the top 100 most powerful business leaders in the Middle East. This year’s list features two AUC alumni who lead successful multinational and tech companies.

December 16, 2015

International Migrants Day: Building Global Support for Syrian Refugees

December 18 is International Migrants Day, an initiative by the United Nations to improve public perceptions of migration and to combat hostility toward migrants and refugees.

Girls in Azraq, Jordan where The Syria Fund brings items to distribute to refugees

The Syria Fund: AUC Alumni Bring Safety, Security to Refugees

When Lexi Shereshewsky (YAB ’08) and Demetri Blaisdell (YAB ’08) lived in Damascus, Syria throughout 2009 and 2010, they experienced the country’s rich history and traditions, hospitable people, and diverse and tolerant culture.

AUC Professors Tamer Shoeib, Ahmed Moustafa and Nageh Allam have scientific research papers feature in Nature Index 2015

Nature Index 2015 Ranks AUC Top Scientific Research Institution in Egypt

As a marker of AUC’s significant contributions to scientific and scholarly research, four papers by three AUC professors were selected for Nature Index 2015, making AUC the top-ranked institution in Egypt in terms of “high-quality scientific articles and rese

Eight staff members received the Shukran appreciation award

First Shukran Awards Recognize Distinguished Staff Contributions

At a special reception yesterday with President Lisa Anderson, eight AUC staff members received the Fall 2015 Shukran (Thank You) awards, established this year as part of a set of new reward programs to recognize staff members’ distinguished achievements and ongoing contributions.

AUC President Lisa Anderson presented the 2015 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature to Hassan Daoud at the awards ceremony on Saturday

December 10, 2015

Lebanese Writer Hassan Daoud Awarded 2015 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature

Lebanese writer and journalist Hassan Daoud was awarded the 2015 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature Award at the awards ceremony on Saturday for his novel La tariq ila al-janna (No Road to Paradise).

December 8, 2015

Ewart Hall Facilities to be Revamped to Meet Modern-Day Demands

Ewart Memorial Hall has been a cultural hub of downtown Cairo since its doors opened in 1928, serving as a gathering place for lovers of literature, theatre, music and all forms of arts and culture.

From AUC to The Wall Street Journal: Alumna Reflects on International Path

Manuela Badawy ’06 is an award-winning journalist with a 15-year career in business and financial journalism. Currently, Badawy is an editor for The Wall Street Journal in New York.