Donors
AUC’s success has been realized because of the generosity of alumni and friends who continue to believe that research and education are important investments for the future. This support helps us continue to create a level of excellence that AUC is recognized for.
Recent Gifts
New Campus Named Spaces
AUC's new campus is being built at a total cost of $400 million. While $200 million of this amount comes from AUC's endowment fund and the eventual selling of a number of downtown buildings, the remaining $200 million is a result of the generosity of the university's alumni and friends. $100 million was donated by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the remaining $100 million was raised from private donors whose names will appear on the buildings, classrooms, courtyards and facilities made possible by their contributions.
Capital Campaign Co-chairs Al-Alfi and Corddry honored in New York
Moataz Al-Alfi and Paul Corddry, co-chairs of AUC’s Capital Campaign were honored recently in New York for their effort and support in leading AUC's capital campaign so successfully and for surpassing the university's $100 million goal.
Sabry Pledges $60,000 to PSSF
Faten El Saied Sabry '88, '90 pledged $60,000 this year to establish the Faten Sabry Public School Scholarship.
El Khazindar Invests in AUC’s Business Education
AUC alumnus Hisham H. El Khazindar ’96 established last spring the Business and Research Case Development Center, pledging $250,000 to AUC so that future business graduates can study business cases that are more relevant to the region.
Independence Day
The newly launched Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) has the dual challenge of creating more understanding of American culture and society and dispelling misconceptions in a world that views the United States with a high degree of skepticism.
Comparative Religion Endowed Professorship Launched
Courses in comparative religion were offered at AUC for the first time as part of an endowed professorship established by renowned Saudi businessman Abdulhadi Taher.
Jordanian Business Leader Creates Palestinian Scholarship Fund
Recognizing the importance of education, Khaled Shaheen, chairman and co-founder of the Shaheen Business and Investment Group (SBIG), has established a fund to support five outstanding Palestinian students at AUC.
Profiles
Bassily Names the New Campus Auditorium
For the past 16 years, Dr. Sarwat Sabet Bassily has been a great supporter of AUC, recently naming the Bassily Auditorium on the new campus.
Abdalla Sets Exemplary Alumni Support
AUC alumnus Hassan E. Abdalla, today Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Arab African International Bank (AAIB) in Egypt, continues to actively advocate AUC.
Nabih’s Largest Gift to Endorse Education in Accounting
Youssef Nabih endorses AUC’s education for over two decades.
Success Stories
A Lifetime of Opportunities
The recipient of the Moataz Al-Alfi Scholarship talks about her experience at AUC.
Continuing the Quest to Learn
The late Ahmed Arafa’s family honor his memory and commitment to education. Educating Women: The Path to Progress
Through the Nashwa Taher Arab Women Scholarship, five Palestinian students journey to Cairo, discover their potential and dream of their homeland.