July 22, 2018 Reem Bassiouney Examines Egyptian Identity Through Language Language is often viewed as simply a means of communication, a tool for giving directions, delivering speeches or meeting people.
May 13, 2014 Hamid Ali Highlights the War vs. Bread Dynamics in Darfur A country’s increase in military spending often increases economic inequality, which may cause social tension and trigger public demand for political and social change, argues Hamid Ali, associate professor and chair of the Department of Public Policy and Administration.
Jawad Anani: Is a "Terrible Beauty" Being Born in the Arab World? “Could these violent events, which have marred the streets of Arab cities over the last four years, be aptly called a spring? Or are they grim reminders of the abyss that we have reached, unaware of its terrifying, deep and dark realities?”
May 12, 2014 Magda al-Nowaihi Graduate Student Awardee Examines Dating in Cairo Young women in Bulaq al-Dakrur, a low-income neighborhood in Giza, have become increasingly mobile, whether because of school or jobs, and as a result, have become more independent in seeking romantic relationships, particularly outside their neighborhood.
May 11, 2014 Distinguished Alumni Recognized at Awards Ceremony During the annual Alumni Awards Ceremony held last Friday, five alumni were recognized for their distinctive achievements and exceptional dedication to their careers and communities.
May 11, 2014 AUC Athletes Receive Top Medals in National Universities Tournament Competing across 12 individual and nine group sports games, AUC teams have won seven gold, two silver and four bronze medals in the first half of the 41st National Universities Tournament, which kicked off in early April. The remaining half of the tournament will continue later this month.
May 8, 2014 AUC MBA, EMBA Among 2% Worldwide to Receive Global AMBA Accreditation AUC’s School of Business has recently received accreditation for its MBA and Executive MBA programs by the London-based Association of MBAs (AMBA). Only 2 percent of MBA programs worldwide are AMBA-accredited.
Carlos Torres Lectures Begin Today, Book Launch Tomorrow Carlos Alberto Torres, associate dean for global programs at the Graduate School of Education in the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), director of the Paulo Freire Institute at UCLA and president of the World Council of Comparative Education Societies, will be delivering two lectures
May 6, 2014 Azza Fahmy to Speak Today at AUC on the Design Studio The famous Egyptian jewelry designer and businesswoman, Azza Fahmy, will be speaking today on "The Design Studio" as part of the Spring 2014 Entrepreneurship and IT forum, organized by the School of Business.
May 6, 2014 AUC Receives 7 Awards at Model Arab League Conference in the U.S. Representing Morocco, AUC's Cairo International Model Arab League team won seven awards, including a Special Commendation, at the National University Model Arab League, an international conference held in Washington, D.C.
From the Archives: AUC Model Arab League Began 1990, First in Region Marking the return of the League of Arab States to its permanent headquarters in Cairo, the first Model Arab League in the Middle East and North African region took place at AUC on November 8 to 12, 1990.
May 6, 2014 Students Volunteer at Abbassia Hospital, Raise Awareness of Epilepsy As part of the community-based learning course RHET 1020, students volunteered at Abbassia Hospital on Purple Day, an annual event that brings awareness to epilepsy, and participated in interactive activities with kids affected by the disorder.
May 6, 2014 Research Team Studies New Personalized Cancer Treatments At a press conference held at AUC Tahrir Square, AUC researchers unveiled a new study that aims to create targeted and personalized cancer treatments that could decrease the crippling side effects of typical chemotherapy regimens. The research holds new promise for the treatment of cancer.
May 5, 2014 Friedlander to Speak on Rumi and Sufism Today, Documentary Featured Shems Friedlander, professor of practice in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and director of The Photographic Gallery, will be delivering a lecture today, Wednesday, May 7, titled “Rumi and Sufism.” The lecture will be held at 7 pm in Oriental Hall, AUC Tahrir Square, and will
May 4, 2014 AUC Team First in Africa to Observe Kestrel Falcon Breeding A team at AUC is observing a nest of kestrel falcons in the Administration Building at AUC New Cairo –– the first time the breeding and nesting of this bird has been studied in Africa.
