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June 11, 2025

IMF, AUC Wrap Up First MENA Economic Research Conference

Following two days of high-level dialogue and expert analysis, the inaugural IMF MENA Economic Annual Research Conference co-organized by the International Monetary Fund and AUC, concluded with a strong call for coordinated, evidence-based policy responses to the region’s old and new pressing economic challenges.

Global Connections
June 3, 2025

AUC Researchers Link Rising Temperatures to Women’s Cancer in Landmark Study

A new study correlating rising temperatures with women’s cancer in the Middle East recently attracted global media attention, seizing headlines in outlets like The Washington Post, Daily Mail, Fortune and more.

Science and Tech
June 11, 2025

Leaving Egypt to Discover Egypt: The Unexpected Lessons of a Study Abroad

When junior Marwan Shawwara moved to France to study at Sciences Po, he was prepared to step outside of his comfort zone and experience a typical semester abroad.

Student Experience
July 9, 2025

Brandeis Student Comes to AUC

Allan Feldman is an economics and Middle East studies junior who came to AUC for exchange semester from Brandeis University this spring. With summer upon us, Feldman is still in Cairo, living and learning from the city's offerings.

Global Connections
June 3, 2025

Capstones Without Borders: AUC, Waterloo Partner for Research Innovation

Imagine taking your studies across continents without ever leaving the classroom. That’s what a new AUC partnership seeks to allow for the University’s most tech-inclined. AUC is partnering with the University of Waterloo — Canada’s top-ranked university in computer science and engineering — for joint supervision of capstone projects for students.

Global Connections
May 26, 2025

AUCians at First Regional AFS Youth Assembly

Earlier this month, 14 AUCians joined young changemakers from the MENA region at the first-ever Regional American Field Service (AFS) Youth Assembly in Cairo to tackle urgent issues

Student Experience
May 12, 2025

AUC Launches Egypt's First Process Safety Management Diploma for Energy Sector

AUC, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and Methanex Egypt are collaborating to launch Egypt’s first Process Safety Management (PSM) professional diploma for t

Civic Engagement
April 16, 2025

Tahrir CultureFest: Day in the Life of Student Performers

“Port Said, Siwa, Upper Egypt — we learn about the cultures and dance traditions from Egypt’s different regions,” said Amira ElKouny ’18.

Arts and Culture
April 16, 2025

Tahrir CultureFest 2025: Voices of Cairo

This 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, 2025

Tahrir CultureFest: Book Talk with Author and Photographer of ‘Bilhana’ Cookbook

Freekeh 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.
March 26, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: From AUC to Harvard

Mohamed Samy Abdallah ’21, pursuing a PhD in applied physics at Harvard University, is developing machine learning models to accelerate and improve computational techniques for material discovery and engineering.

Global Connections
April 7, 2025

A Semester in Dublin: Lessons Beyond the Classroom

“Since I was little, I wanted to explore the world; however I never got the chance until the study-abroad program popped up in my emails,” said computer engineering junior Seif El A

Student Experience