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Discover the inspiring, vibrant stories of the #AUCDriven community - students, alumni and faculty alike! AUC: Driven by Excellence. Every Day.

AUC's Driven Community

Our Driven Community
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“What drives me is bridging worlds. I believe all of us have more similarities than differences, and it’s important to highlight and showcase them.”
Laila Mamdouh, Political Science major, Student Ambassador
Dina Nimer
Khaled Nassar
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"Curiosity is what drives me to keep pursuing my passion. I am always trying to find out how and why things happen the way they do."
Khaled Nassar, Professor of Construction and Architectural Engineering
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"What drives me is the belief that every little step I take behind the scenes is part of creating the truth that goes out to the audience and the leaders to take action."
Dina Nimer ’04, Head of Media Operations, Al Arabiya TV
Laila Mamdouh
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Our Driven Community

  • Meet the Connector — Laila Mamdouh

  • Meet The Constructor — Professor Khaled Nassar

  • Meet the Showrunner — Dina Nimer '04

AUC's Driven Community

Our Driven Community
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“Grit is what drives me to keep doing what I’m doing.”
Bahia Shehab (MA ’09)
Professor of Practice, epartment of the Arts Co-Author, The History of Arab Graphic Design
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Yousef Taha
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“Lighting a candle is better than cursing the dark — that’s the belief that keeps me driven.”
Yousef Taha
Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholar, Biology and Premedical Track Major, Vice President, Biology Association
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“What drives me is creating real impact and inspiring people to live healthier lives.”
Ayman Hakky ’08
Founder and Managing Director, The TriFactory
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Our Driven Community
  • A man is standing and smiling. Text: Ayman Hakky ’08 — The Endurer. Economics major. Founder and managing director of The TriFactory. AUC Driven by Excellence. Every Day.

    Meet the Endurer: Ayman Hakky ’08

  • Meet the Visualist: Bahia Shehab MA ’09

  • A male in a lab coat standing in a lab. Text: Youssef Taha, The Surgeon. AUC biology major, pre-medical track. Tomorrow’s Leaders scholar, Vice President of the Biology Association

    Meet the Surgeon: Yousef Taha

AUC's Driven Community

Our Driven Community
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"What drives me is the pursuit of international justice — the way international law can shift the balance of power."
Jasmine Moussa '03, '05
Counselor for Legal Affairs, Cabinet of the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Arbitrator
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“Changing people’s lives through research is what truly drives me.”
Seif Eldawlatly
Professor and Researcher, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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Join the top University in Egypt and the region. We are The American University in Cairo. We are a community driven by excellence.
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Our Driven Community
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    Meet the Advocate: Jasmine Moussa ’03, ’05

  • Professor Seif El-Dawlatly is standing next to a statue in a computer lab

    Meet the Mind Reader: Seif El-Dawlatly

AUC's Driven Community

Our Driven Community
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“What drives me is connection — being part of my students' journey and helping them discover their own drive.”
Hanan Kholoussy (YAB ’97, CASA ’00)
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“Discipline drives me. It marks the difference between what you want now and what you want the most.”
Amr Nassouhy ’06
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“What drives me is my faith that I’m not only capable but meant to achieve my goals. Every day, I wake up eager to break barriers and move closer to my vision.”
Farida El Matary
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Our Driven Community
  • A woman is standing, she has one hand on her waist

    Meet the Storyteller: Hanan Kholoussy (YAB ’97, CASA ’00)

  • A man is standing in a field, he is smiliong and holding a football in his hand

    Meet the Game-changer: Amr Nassouhy ’06

  • A female is standing, she has her hands in her pockets

    Meet the Achiever: Farida El Matary

AUC's Driven Community

Our Driven Community
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“What drives me most in life is curiosity, having a life filled with constant learning and experiencing all this world has to offer.”
Isabel Müller
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“I strive to create equal access and touch as many lives as possible.”
Abdallah Saba
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“I work to discover, create and spread beauty. It is the only reality I can live in.”
Yasmine Yeya ’03
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Our Driven Community
  • A woman is standing in front of big rocks

    Meet the Artisan, Yasmine Yeya '03

  • A male is standing in a computer lab

    Meet the Developer, Abdallah Saba

  • A woman is standing and smiling

    Meet the Theorist, Isabel Müller

Meet Our Driven Students

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    Meet Yakout, AUC’s Driven Visionary

  • a girl with brown hair wearing a navy hoodie

    Meet Nour, AUC’s Driven Explorer

  • Students sitting down and using their laptops

    Meet Farid, AUC’s Driven Trailblazer

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    Meet Yasmin, AUC’s Driven Entrepreneur

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    Meet Youssef, AUC’s Driven Pioneer

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    Meet Amina, AUC’s Driven Connector

  • A female playing the violin in front of red stairs, text reads "The Envoy: Judith. Driven by Excellence. Every Day. The American University in Cairo"

    Meet Judith, AUC’s Driven Envoy

  • A male student is wearing a white coat in a lab

    Meet Moustafa, AUC’s Driven Catalyst

  • A girl sitting in a lab, text reads " Zahwa The Maverick. Driven by Excellence Every Day. The American University in Cairo"

    Meet Zahwa, AUC’s Driven Maverick

Meet Our Driven Alumni

  • A woman is standing, she has her hand on her waist

    Meet Dalia, AUC’s Driven Chief

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    Meet Karim, AUC’s Driven Coach

  • A male wearing glasses is standing next to red pillars. Text reads "The Facilitator: Ahmed. Driven by Excellence. Every Day. The American University in Cairo"

    Meet Ahmed, AUC’s Driven Facilitator

Meet Our Driven Faculty

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    Meet Jacquelyn, AUC’s Driven Mentor

  • A man sitting in a lab, text reads "Andreas The Guide. Driven by Excellence Every Day. The American University in Cairo"

    Meet Andreas, AUC’s Driven Guide

  • A female is standing next to a short concrete railing. Text reads "The Designer: Magda. Driven by Excellence. Every Day. The American University in Cairo"

    Meet Magda, AUC’s Driven Designer