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Omar Samra has recently become one of only 40 people in history to complete the Explorers Grand Slam

Explorers Grand Slam: Omar Samra '00 Makes History Again

Omar Samra ’00 recently became the first Egyptian, and one of only 40 people in history, to complete the Explorers Grand Slam by climbing the highest mountain on every continent (Seven Summits Challenge) and skiing the last degree to the North and South Poles (from the 89th degree to the pole at

Transforming the World through Education

“Today’s youth face fierce global competition and are expected to battle their way to the top, armed with university degrees and a broad diversity of knowledge on a range of topics.

Alumni Abdou, Rafea, Esawi (top row), Abdelnasser and Bakr (bottom row) were honored by AUC for their exceptional professional contributions

Distinguished Alumni Awards Recognize Exceptional Career Achievements

Five distinguished alumni were recognized at this year’s Alumni Awards Ceremony for their professional achievements and contributions. This year's recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award are:

Education and Training for Sustainability Conference at AUC New Cairo

April 16, 2015

Conference Promotes New Approach to Sustainability Education, Training

Sustainability, eco-efficiency and social responsibility –– These are not just buzzwords, but are becoming a way of life for individuals, institutions, corporations and even nations.

Mobile charging station in the AUC Library designed by Electronics and Communications Engineering Association

May 10, 2015

Students Design, Set Up Mobile Charging Station Inside the Library

The Electronics and Communications Engineering Association (ECEA), one of the student-run organizations on campus, has designed and executed a mobile phone charging station for AUC community members.

Former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali donated a collection of 13,000 books to AUC

May 10, 2015

Boutros-Ghali Donates Rare, Firsthand Diplomatic Collection to AUC

AUC's Rare Books and Special Collections Library (RBSCL) recently acquired a collection of more than 13,000 books in several languages from Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former secretary-general of the United Nations (1992 - 1997) and the first Arab and first African to hold that position.

May 10, 2015

Earth Week Begins on Campus: Art Contest, Recycling, Farmers' Market

AUC is hosting the fifth annual Earth week under the theme, Once is Not Enough, which focuses on reusing and recycling.

AUC is spearheading petrochemical education to to serve industry and corporate needs.

May 10, 2015

New Petrochemical Specialization First in the Region

A new specialization in the petrochemicals industry, the first-of-its-kind in the region, will now be part of the Department of Chemistry's academic program offerings.

May 10, 2015

Magdy Abdel Sayed: Disability is Lack of Will, Not Physical Limitation

“Disability is lack of will, rather than physical limitation. Everyone can make a difference, if they are given a chance,” said Magdy Abdel Sayed ’15, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was just 1 year old.

Michael Møller, UN under-secretary-general

May 10, 2015

Nadia Younes Lecture, Debate: UN Role, Is It Still Relevant Today?

Marking the 10th anniversary of the Nadia Younes Memorial Lecture and the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, Michael Møller, UN under-secretary-general, will speak at AUC on “We the Peoples at 70: The Role of the United Nations in a New Global Landscape.”

May 10, 2015

Hani Henry Dissects Terrorist Psychology, Why Youth Join

Burning a Jordanian pilot alive, shootings at Charlie Hebdo and Garissa University in Kenya, the murder of three American-Muslim students, killing Egyptian Coptic Christian hostages in Libya –– Countless incidents of terrorism have become common in today’s world.

May 10, 2015

Omar Fathy: AUC Gave Me a New Perspective on Life

Omar Fathy, a sophomore from Mansoura, has changed significantly since being awarded the BG Egypt Public School Scholarship to study at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Fathy has grown academically, developed a professional skill set and discovered a passion for social justice.

May 10, 2015

Thirty Years of Support to his Alma Mater

L. John Martin, who has supported the University since 1980, is one of the many dedicated alumni who will never forget spending a portion of their formative years at The American University in Cairo (AUC).

BP Egypt Oil Professor in Management Studies Co-Authors Renowned Marketing Textbook

Hamed Shamma ’99, ’02, assistant professor of marketing and BP Egypt Oil Professor in Management Studies in the School of Business, co-authored the recently published first edition of Marketing Management in the Arab world, the most widely-used marketing textbook in graduate business sc

May 10, 2015

Omar Mohsen Gate Inauguration

The Omar Mohsen Gate, a new pedestrian entrance located between Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Hall and the School of Science and Engineering, was named to commemorate the life of Omar Aly Mohsen (1989-2012).

Explorers Grand Slam: Omar Samra '00 Makes History Again

Transforming the World through Education

Distinguished Alumni Awards Recognize Exceptional Career Achievements

Conference Promotes New Approach to Sustainability Education, Training

Students Design, Set Up Mobile Charging Station Inside the Library

Boutros-Ghali Donates Rare, Firsthand Diplomatic Collection to AUC

Earth Week Begins on Campus: Art Contest, Recycling, Farmers' Market

New Petrochemical Specialization First in the Region

Magdy Abdel Sayed: Disability is Lack of Will, Not Physical Limitation

Nadia Younes Lecture, Debate: UN Role, Is It Still Relevant Today?

Hani Henry Dissects Terrorist Psychology, Why Youth Join

Omar Fathy: AUC Gave Me a New Perspective on Life

Thirty Years of Support to his Alma Mater

BP Egypt Oil Professor in Management Studies Co-Authors Renowned Marketing Textbook

Omar Mohsen Gate Inauguration

AUC New Cairo

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