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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).

May 10, 2015

Nadhmi Auchi Fellows Host Walk for Autism

The current cohort of Nadhmi Auchi fellows has teamed up with ADVANCE, an Egyptian NGO that provides services for children and adults with autism, to raise awareness about their cause and to help them raise funds for ADVANCE programs.

First Mo Ibrahim Scholar Graduates

Jihad Salih Mashamoun, the first recipient of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships for Nubian Students, graduated from The American University in Cairo (AUC) in February 2013.

May 10, 2015

AUC Scholar Delivers Keynote Address at HSBC Event

As part of HSBC’s Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Month, the bank invited Mohamed ElShafie, political science student at The American University in Cairo (AUC) and recipient of the HSBC Bank Egypt Public School Scholarship for visually impaired students, to deliver words of inspiration to HSBC

Sports Initiative by LEAD Scholars Promotes Fitness and Team Spirit

To promote health and fitness, students in the Leadership for Education and Development (LEAD) program organized a biking tournament on Friday, November 22 called Not My Game, But Better Than No Game.

Students Receive Named Awards at June Commencement

The American University in Cairo (AUC) held its Spring 2013 commencement ceremonies for 702 graduate and undergraduate degree candidates, marking the end of the 2012 - 2013 academic year.

Anna Irwin: Empowering Future Civic Leaders

Anna Irwin was an undergraduate at Princeton University when she first learned about the Leadership for Education and Development Program (LEAD) program at The American University in Cairo that provides full-tuition scholarships to public-school students.

HSBC and AUC Partner to Develop Abu Minqar

HSBC has partnered with AUC to support community development projects at Abu Minqar, a newly reclaimed, remote oasis community in the Western Desert. On December 4, 2013, staff members from AUC and HSBC volunteered on site to assist with the construction work.

May 10, 2015

AUC Celebrates Scholarship and Academic Achievement

The American University in Cairo (AUC) celebrated its newly-awarded scholars and awarded outstanding current scholars at the Second Annual Scholarship Ceremony in the presence of scholarship recipients, their parents, faculty and staff.

AUC Signs an Agreement with CIB to Establish the CIB Endowed Professorship in Banking

The American University in Cairo (AUC) signed an agreement with the Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt to establish the CIB Endowed Professorship in Banking to promote knowledge of banking through teaching, research and service.

Shoeib, Soliman and Reimer are distinguished by their excellence and dedication

Faculty Merit Awards for Excellence in Research, Service and Teaching

The three faculty members who received the faculty merit awards for Fall 2014 come from different disciplines, but share a common vision for enhancing their fields and being of service to their students and the community at large. These are:

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

Nadhmi Auchi Fellows Host Walk for Autism

First Mo Ibrahim Scholar Graduates

AUC Scholar Delivers Keynote Address at HSBC Event

Sports Initiative by LEAD Scholars Promotes Fitness and Team Spirit

Students Receive Named Awards at June Commencement

Anna Irwin: Empowering Future Civic Leaders

HSBC and AUC Partner to Develop Abu Minqar

AUC Celebrates Scholarship and Academic Achievement

AUC Signs an Agreement with CIB to Establish the CIB Endowed Professorship in Banking

Faculty Merit Awards for Excellence in Research, Service and Teaching

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