October 20, 2014, Cairo – Committed to bring qualified diversified academics and professionals who find innovative ways to meet students’ educational needs, The American University in Cairo (AUC) has welcomed 26 new faculty members for the 2014-2015 academic year who vary in their backgrounds, and r
October 16, 2014, Cairo – In response to the increasing demand for educational leaders who can serve as pioneers of change across Egypt and the region, The Graduate School of Education at the American University in Cairo (AUC) has introduced the new Master of Arts in educational leadership for the F
October 14, 2014, Cairo – Hassan Azzazy, professor of chemistry at The American University in Cairo (AUC) recently received the Global Innovator Award, presented annually by the Texas Christian University (TCU) to individuals who conduct groundbreaking research that has a significant impact on socie
October 2, 2014, Cairo – In an article entitled “Spiritual Energy of Islamic Prayers as a Catalyst for Psychotherapy” in the Religion and Health journal, Hani Henry, associate professor of psychology at The American University in Cairo (AUC) argues that prayer gives ‘therapeutic’ spiritual
October 1, 2014, Cairo – Tarek Shawki, dean of the School of Sciences and Engineering at The American University in Cairo (AUC), has been chosen to head the first Specialized Council on Education and Scientific Research affiliated to the Egyptian Presidency.
September 28, 2014, Cairo – Nageh Allam, assistant professor of physics at The American University in Cairo (AUC), received the 2013 Best Publication Award from the National Research Center (NRC) for his innovative research on how nanotechnology can be used to convert solar energy to fuel or
September 23, 2014, Cairo – Ferial Ghazoul, professor and chair of the Department of English and Comparative Literature at The American University in Cairo (AUC) and John Verlenden, writing instructor in the Department of Rhetoric and Composition, have recently published a translation of T
September 17, 2014, Cairo – The American University in Cairo (AUC) appointed Karim Seghir, as the new dean of the School of Business. For the past three years, Seghir has served as associate dean of undergraduate studies and administration at the school.
September 10, 2014, Cairo – The American University in Cairo (AUC) appointed Mahmoud El-Gamal ’83, ’85, professor of economics and statistics at Rice University, as the University’s provost. The first alum to serve as provost, El-Gamal is excited about returning to Egypt and to AUC.