February 21, 2024
Midyear Commencement Speakers
Meet our keynote speakers for the undergraduate and graduate commencements, respectively: AUC Trustee Ahmed Galal Ismail '97, CEO and board member of Majid Al Futtaim Holding
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University News
February 21, 2024Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language: Dalal Abo El Seoud
Arts and CultureEffective methods of teaching Arabic as a foreign language (TAFL) incorporate both communication and creativity to address the complexities of the Arabic language.
February 11, 2024Tackling Water Scarcity Through AI
Science and TechAmal Esawi’s latest research employs AI and nano-enhanced materials to improve membranes used in desalination as a means of tackling water scarcity
February 7, 2024Egypt's First Experimental Psychology Laboratory
Global connectionsWith a specialization in cognitive science, Jacquelyn Berry, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology has launched Egypt’s first experimental psychology laboratory at AUC.
February 5, 2024Bernard O'Kane Wins Iran's Book of the Year Award
Arts and CultureBernard O'Kane, professor of Islamic art and architecture, received Iran's World Book of the Year Award –– the most prestigious in the country –– for his rich and exquisitely photographed volume, Studies in Persian Architecture (2021).
February 5, 2024Sexual Harassment Education: How Different Are We?
Civic EngagementRecently honored by Times Higher Education for the Msh Zanbik project, Professor Jillian Campana examines cross-cultural differences in sexual harassment education.
January 23, 2023Hands-on History
Global connectionsThe experiential learning courses, Selected Topics for the Core Curriculum and Special Topics on Egypt, included field visits, guest lectures and interactive activities.
January 21, 2023Students Explore Volunteer Management Through Winter Course
Civic EngagementGraduate students in the Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs as well as undergraduate seniors majoring in political science and anthropology engaged
January 16, 2024Public School Initiative Honored by Ministry of Education
Civic EngagementThe Ministry of Education celebrated the success of the School University Partnership (SUP) at the Abou El Enein school in New Cairo.
January 16, 2024Scholar of the Year: Tarek Shawki
Global connectionsUniversity Counselor Tarek Shawki has been recently named Scholar of the Year by the Association of Egyptian-American Scholars.
January 16, 2023A Digital Symphony
Arts and CultureHear from David Rafferty, associate professor of practice in music technology, about AUC's first laptop ensemble.
January 9, 2024Alumna Appointed UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza
Civic EngagementAlumna Sigrid Kaag '85 was recently appointed UN senior humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza.