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Honorary Degree Nominations for June 2026 and Beyond

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September 16, 2025

Dear AUC Community, 

The annual June commencement at AUC is a momentous occasion where we celebrate the achievements of our graduates with their families and friends. An important part of commencement is awarding an honorary degree to a distinguished guest.

The awarding of honorary degrees is an honor conferred by The American University in Cairo (AUC) to individuals of distinction whose achievements are aligned with AUC’s mission and who have made enduring contributions to their fields beyond the expected high standards of the profession. Honorary degree selection shall not be based on financial or political considerations. Recipients must exemplify the purposes, values and ideals of AUC.

An honorary degree may be conferred on AUC alumni, provided they meet the criteria outlined below. Active members of the faculty, staff, student body, Board of Trustees and government officials in active service are not eligible. Such members of the University community may only be considered for nomination after a minimum of one year has passed since their departure from active service.

Faculty, staff, students, alumni and trustees are invited to submit nominations for consideration by a University committee comprised of trustees, members of the administration and members of the faculty. The president submits final recommendations to the Board of Trustees for approval.

Nominating Criteria for Honorary Degree Recipients

Nominees should show enduring contributions or sustained and dedicated commitment in one of the following areas:

  1. Academia/scholarship
  2. Artistic creativity
  3. Medical science
  4. Finance
  5. Media
  6. Public life/humanitarian service
  7. Philanthropy

Special efforts should be made to identify candidates whose most important contributions are on the cutting edge of discoveries or accomplishments in their field at the time of selection. Nominations without clear justifications may not be considered, so please include detailed evidence to support your submission.

To nominate an honorary degree recipient for the June 2026 or future commencements, please click here using your AUC email address. Nominations must be submitted in full no later than Thursday, October 2, 2025.

If you have any questions, contact Rachel Awad at [email protected].
 
Sincerely,

Ehab Abdel Rahman
Provost