April 27, 2026
Hadhramout Partnerhip Brings Bakathir Museum to Falaki Theater
The Hadhramout Culture Foundation is partnering with AUC to bring Bakathir Museum to the Falaki MainStage Theater at AUC Tahrir Square.
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March 30, 2026Talking Translation at Tahrir Square
Global connectionsUnder the shade of the AUC Tahrir Square gardens, students from Sudan, Egypt, the United Kingdom and beyond shared proverbs in their native languages.
December 16, 2025Students Gain Hands-on Experience in Policy Solutions
Student ExperienceAUC students head to the Alternative Policy Solutions office at Tahrir Square to get hands-on learning experience in a fast-paced policy environment.
November 11, 2025Writing in the Palace on the Square
Civic EngagementThe sound of pens scribbling on paper fills the wood-latticed windows of AUC Tahrir Square.
April 16, 2025Tahrir CultureFest: Day in the Life of Student Performers
Arts and Culture“Port Said, Siwa, Upper Egypt — we learn about the cultures and dance traditions from Egypt’s different regions,” said Amira ElKouny ’18.
April 16, 2025Tahrir CultureFest 2025: Voices of Cairo
Arts and CultureThis year’s AUC Tahrir CultureFest had offerings for everyone. But beyond fun programming, the CultureFest, now in its second year, was a chance to build meaningful human connections and community for residents and visitors of Cairo, right in the heart of the city.
April 16, 2025Tahrir CultureFest: Book Talk with Author and Photographer of ‘Bilhana’ Cookbook
Arts and CultureFreekeh eggplant salad topped with pickled onions and fresh seasonal raisins, all coated with date molasses: This tasty snack awaited attendees of the Tahrir CultureFest on Saturday at the Bilhana book talk by AUC Press.
November 11, 2024Historic Palace Facade in AUC Tahrir Square Undergoes Restoration
University NewsIf you’ve passed by AUC Tahrir Square recently, you may have noticed scaffolding surrounding the University’s historic palace, the oldest building in AUC Tahrir Square that is more
October 7, 2024CASA@AUC in the Palace
Students in the Center for Arabic Student Abroad (CASA@AUC) program are back to taking classes in AUC’s oldest building, the historic palace.
January 26, 2021A Boundless Drop to A Boundless Ocean
A collaboration between the Orlando Museum of Art and The American University in Cairo,
December 31, 2019Meet Tarek Atia: Managing Director of AUC's Tahrir Cultural Center and Campus
Tarek Atia (SAB '90) came to AUC 30 years ago as an exchange student for a semester abroad at AUC Tahrir Square.
September 18, 2019Opening of AUC Tahrir Cafeteria
The newly renovated Tahrir Cultural Center celebrated the opening of the new cafeteria last night with a reception and concert.