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Yasmine (author) pours date molasses into a bowl of Freekeh with the photographer and moderator standing by in front of the stage at AUC Tahrir outdoors.

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.

Photo of Abdallah in front of the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences sign; photo of Abdallah holding up his EPFL prize and smiling onstage, wearing a suit.

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.

Two images of El Ansary in Dublin; in one, he is smiling on a bridge overlooking a river; in the other, he is holding a red umbrella in a charming cobblestone street

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 Ansary.

March 24, 2025

Healthcare in Egypt: A Path to Reform and Sustainability

As Egypt expands its Universal Health Insurance System to cover all citizens by 2030, addressing gaps in access, affordability and quality of care has become crucial.

A student carries a box in the midst of piles of packaged food boxes

March 17, 2025

Charitable Activities for Ramadan

This Ramadan, AUC's student organizations are stepping up their community service activities to celebrate the holy month by giving back. Here are some highlights.

March 10, 2025

Faculty, Alumnae Honored at 5th Forum for Women in Research

At the 5th Forum for Women in Research (QUWA 2025), AUC faculty and alumnae are raising the bar with their work, tackling issues ranging from AI-generated news imagery in journalism and Arabic natural language processing in computer science to the removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewater in env

March 3, 2025

Lights, Camera, Action: Students Awarded at Media, Film Festivals

JRMC undergraduate students as well as AUCTV and graduate students from the Kamal Adham Center received several awards at media and film festivals in Egypt.

The late Ambassador Frank G. Wisner standing at an AUC podium and speaking into the microphone

March 3, 2025

Remembering Advisory Trustee Ambassador Frank G. Wisner

Advisory Trustee Ambassador Frank G. Wisner, who served AUC for almost three decades, has passed away.

Five people, including students, in construction vests and helmets looking off into the distance

March 3, 2025

Future Engineers Intern at Dubai's Burj Azizi

Eight students from AUC’s Department of Construction Engineering completed a weeklong internship at the construction site for Dubai’s Burj Azizi, slated to become the world’s second tallest tower. The internship was part of the Burj Azizi Global University Exposure Program, with AUC being the first university to kickstart the initiative.

The Grand Egyptian Museum building from the outside with people walking in front of it and the pyramids in the background

March 5, 2025

AUC, Grand Egyptian Museum Collaborate to Train Tour Guides, Photographers

The School of Continuing Education (SCE) is collaborating with the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to provide training opportunities for aspiring tour guides and photographers.

Bulldozers and equipment at the Campus 2026 construction site

February 23, 2025

Campus 2026 Construction Updates

After months of ongoing site preparation, AUC is now transitioning into the next construction phase for its visionary Campus 2026 development project.

February 25, 2025

Launch of ATHAR: AUC’s Teacher Hub for Advancement and Reflection

AUC launched ATHAR in an effort to and invest in the region’s education system by empowering educators and engaging them in activities targeting their daily challenges.

February 19, 2025

AUC Launches Egypt's First Solar Decathlon Design Challenge - Africa

AUC is hosting The Solar Decathlon Design Challenge – Africa 2025, reaffirming its belief that youth are pivotal in facing climate challenges and promoting energy-efficient building design.

February 16, 2025

Professor Hesham Sallam Leads Discovery of 30-Million-Year-Old Leopard-Sized Carnivore Skull

International study leads to discovery of a nearly complete skull in the Egyptian desert.

Actors perform in the AUC garden across three scenes

February 12, 2025

Da Zanbokom: An AUC Climate Play About Egypt

As major climate issues continue to affect people across Egypt’s diverse regions, Jillian Campana, professor and associate dean for undergraduate studies and research, developed a set of plays that reflect these environmental realities.

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

Alumni Spotlight: From AUC to Harvard

A Semester in Dublin: Lessons Beyond the Classroom

Healthcare in Egypt: A Path to Reform and Sustainability

Charitable Activities for Ramadan

Faculty, Alumnae Honored at 5th Forum for Women in Research

Lights, Camera, Action: Students Awarded at Media, Film Festivals

Remembering Advisory Trustee Ambassador Frank G. Wisner

Future Engineers Intern at Dubai's Burj Azizi

AUC, Grand Egyptian Museum Collaborate to Train Tour Guides, Photographers

Campus 2026 Construction Updates

Launch of ATHAR: AUC’s Teacher Hub for Advancement and Reflection

AUC Launches Egypt's First Solar Decathlon Design Challenge - Africa

Professor Hesham Sallam Leads Discovery of 30-Million-Year-Old Leopard-Sized Carnivore Skull

Da Zanbokom: An AUC Climate Play About Egypt

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