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Mark Mohy, SPE International President Nathan Meehan and Omar Fathy at the Student Awards Luncheon

October 7, 2015

AUC's Society of Petroleum Engineers Receives International Recognition

The AUC chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE-AUC) is one of only 20 student chapters worldwide to receive the 2014 - 2015 Outstanding Student Chapter award from SPE International.

RISE engages volunteers, students, and local community members in sustainability projects across Egypt

October 5, 2015

Gold Stevie Award for RISE-HSBC Sustainability Partnership

AUC’s Research Institute for a Sustainable Environment (RISE) was recently recognized for its implementation of the Sustainable Water and Waste Management in Egyptian Communities program at the 2015 International Business Awards, where RISE’s corporate partner, HSBC Bank, received a prestigious G

The mummy of Irtieru. Musea Nacional De Arqueologia, Lisboa, DDF– Instituto Dos Museus e Conservacao, I.P.

First Kidney, Oldest Case of Renal Tuberculosis in a Mummy

Researchers in Portugal have found the first radiological outline of a kidney in an ancient Egyptian mummy and the oldest case of renal tuberculosis. To read the full article, click

The co-curricular transcript reaffirm's AUC's commitment to student development outside of the classroom

October 1, 2015

New Cocurricular Transcript Recognizes Student Extracurricular Activities

This fall’s incoming freshman class will be the first at AUC to graduate with a cocurricular transcript, a new initiative to officially document students’ extracurricular activities while at AUC.

Karim Seghir has been appointed by the European Foundation for Management Development to their Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) school accreditation system

Dean Seghir Serves on EQUIS Committee for Management Education

AUC School of Business Dean, Karim Seghir, has been appointed by the European Foundation for Management Development as a member of their Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), school accreditation system, Committee, taking effect starting this September.

AUC's new partnership with the Lawyers Syndicate will provide unique educational and professional opportunities to Egyptian and international law students

September 30, 2015

AUC, Lawyers Syndicate Partner on Academic Programs, Legal Research

AUC’s recent cooperation with the Egyptian Bar Association, also known as the Lawyers Syndicate, aims to improve the education, training and development of the current generation of Egyptian and international law students.

AUC student Yumna Moussa was featured in a U.S. News & World Report article

September 30, 2015

Physics Student Featured in U.S. News & World Report

AUC student Yumna Moussa, a recipient of the Joseph Van Vleck Endowed Scholarship, was featured in a U.S. News & World Report article about the growing number of undergraduates studying physics at Arab universities.

The School of Continuing Education at AUC (SCE) is partnering with Dandara Cultural Centers (DCC) to offer English language classes in Qena and Luxor this fall

September 29, 2015

AUC Partnership Provides English Language Classes in Qena, Luxor

Expanding its outreach efforts outside of Cairo, AUC’s School of Continuing Education will offer English language classes in Qena and Luxor this fall, in partnership with Dandara Cultural Center (DCC).

Ted Purinton, dean of the Graduate School of Education (GSE), aims to reform education across Egypt.

September 28, 2015

Purinton: Innovative Research, Analytical Approach for Education Reform in Egypt

To improve education in Egypt, Ted Purinton, dean of the Graduate School of Education (GSE), is focused on the big picture.

Muhammad El Gebali won the "Outstanding Presentation Award" for his research paper on matrices at this year's MAA Mathfest

September 28, 2015

Muhammad El Gebali: Math Constantly Challenges My Knowledge

When Muhammad El Gebali, electronics engineering and mathematics senior, was in high school, he discovered his passion for mathematics after taking calculus classes. He came to AUC eager to broaden his knowledge and challenge his learning capabilities.

September 20, 2015

Political, Economic and Psychological Dimensions of the Syrian Refugee Crisis

While the Syrian refugee crisis is a result of civil war, it is also an outcome of poor economic governance, explained Ibrahim Awad, director of AUC’s Center for Migration and Refugee Studies.

October 1, 2016

Q&A: The Search for the Next AUC President

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AUC School of Business Students Collaborate with Cairo University Engineering Students in E-Commerce Course

Implementing a modern working environment and management skills, a dynamic MOIS course taught by Associate Professor Amr Badr El Din, in collaboration between AUC School of Business students and Cairo University Faculty of Engineering students.

October 4, 2015

First-of-its-Kind Solar Energy Specialization for Physics Majors

Starting this fall, AUC has launched a new solar energy specialization for physics undergraduates, the first-of-its-kind in the region.

New AUC Registrar Paul Revere serves the Middle East through education.

September 14, 2015

AUC Registrar Revere Emphasizes Open Communication, Online Services

To empower a country, sometimes as much can be done from behind a desk as out in the streets. G.P. Revere, the new AUC registrar, has used his unique knowledge and skills to contribute both policy-related and ground-up development of the region.