Centennial Stories

AUC100 doesn’t just reflect on the countless memories made in every corner, every class and on every occasion, whether then or now, but it’s also about the global impact that its people are making in the world.

TV Coverage

TC Coverage of Community Carnival on Al Hadath

Jeanne Badeau Barnett

As I grew up on the AUC campus - my father John Badeau was president in the 1940s - I am always interested in AUC's development over the years. We lived in an apartment there and I grew up enjoying all that went on in the neighborhood - Tahrir Square and Kasr el Aini etc. - and the many parades and such.

Gregory Olson

AUC has made an enormous impact on my life. I'm honored to be able to contribute at the time of this centennial celebration.

Dina Fouda

I never chose to be given a better life by the AUC. Now I lovingly choose to give back part of what I awe but will never recompense.

Seve Farely 1984

Former Arizona State Senator, Artist and Graphic Designer

My life was transformed by AUC and Cairo. My year at AUC made me who I am, and it was the most important year of my life. Mosr Umma Dunya!

Rana EL Kaliouby '98

AUC Trustee and CEO and Co-Founder of Affectiva, The Global Leader in Emotion AI

At AUC, I discovered my passion for human-machine interaction, and the phenomenal classes I took in computer science set me up to be a leader in artificial intelligence.

Nicholas Kristof (Alu ’84)

Op-Ed Columnist, 1984 The New York Times; Best-Selling Author; Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner

Given the misunderstandings between the Arab world and the West, it’s also important to have people who know both worlds. People at AUC are well-equipped to bridge those divides.

Marie Royce

U.S. Assistant Secretary Of State For Educational And Cultural Affairs

Congratulations, AUC, on your centennial celebration. I'm elated to be one of the guests serving knowledge on AUC's 100-year anniversary.

Farkhonda Hassan MSc ’67

The phrase "mother knows best" takes on an entirely new meaning.

Ahmed Tolba

AUC had 100 years of significant impact on education in Egypt. For 1000 more years to come!

Centennial Stories