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Media Releases
AUC Signs Academic Agreement With Harvard University
November 4, 2018, Cambridge – The American University in Cairo (AUC), recently
In Cairo Review Issue: A Special Report on the Middle East Refugee Crisis
October 29, 2018, Cairo – In the latest issue of The Cairo Review of Global Aff
AUC Signs Academic Agreement with King's College London
October 28, 2018, London – The American University in Cairo (AUC) has recently
HAPPENING@AUC
Securing Water Resources For Egypt
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Harvard Partners with AUC's Department of Egyptology
After years of remote study and intermittent contact, AUC successfully signed an agreement with Harvard University to establish long-term relations and increased cooperation, especially between Harvard and AUC's Department of Egyptology. As part of this new partnership, AUC will be hosting a Harvard PhD student in Spring 2019.
Reshaping Cocurricular Education: A Spotlight on Deena Boraie
Deena Boraie ‘78, ‘82, ‘88 is taking on the reinstated position, vice president for student life, with the goal of reshaping cocurricular education at AUC. With over 30 years of service to the University in administration and teaching, Boraie knows AUC well and has a unique plan to transform students’ experiences outside of the classroom.
King's College Collaboration
AUC has recently signed a three-year agreement with King’s College London, ranked among the top 25 universities worldwide, for a student summer exchange program as well as academic and research collaboration. “King’s College is one of the most prominent universities worldwide,” said Ahmed Tolba ’97, ’01, associate provost for strategic enrollment management.” King’s College is very selective with its partnerships, so this agreement is a reinforcement of AUC’s image as a top-quality University.”
AUC in Motion
AUC's Accreditation Reaffirmed
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed its accreditation of AUC through the 2026-2027 academic year.
Funding Change: The Bartlett Fund for Critical Challenges
What problems do you want to solve? The new Bartlett Fund for Critical Challenges will fund targeted research, enabling AUC students to address regional challenges and develop policy solutions. Learn more about the fund and what it aims to accomplish from Richard Bartlett and President Francis Ricciardone.
Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman in Yahdoth fe Masr
Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman is featured in MBC Masr's Yahdoth fe Masr (Happening in Egypt), highlighting the University's recent agreement with Harvard, its community outreach and international impact.
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