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November 10, 2020

"A Global Election" — America Chooses Joe Biden

After a five-day election, former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris were elected as the new leaders of the United States. Biden passed the 270 needed electoral college votes on Saturday, denying incumbent President Donald Trump a second term in office.

November 17, 2020

The Impact of Digitization on the Publishing Sector: How Nahdet Misr Is Coping

Fast-evolving technology and digitization have left companies with no choice other than digital transformation. Taking the publishing industry as an example, users are currently consuming more content than ever on their digital devices.

November 10, 2020

'To All Women: It’s Time to Unleash Our Power'

For business administration student Malak El Menyawi, the ABZ case as well as Nadeen Ashraf's @AssaultPolice were the main trigger for AUC's Student Union to start a task force in collaboration with Heya student organization. The initiative aims to encourage sexu

November 3, 2020

Remembering Farkhonda Hassan (1930 - 2020)

AUC mourns the loss of Farkhonda Hassan (MSc '67), professor emerita in the School of Sciences and Engineering. Members of the AUC community shared some memories of and tributes to Hassan, who taught at the University for more than five decades:

November 8, 2020

Using Natural Gas for Cars as an Alternative to Gasoline: Is It the Future?

Egypt's government recently announced a multi-year plan to convert car engines running on traditional fuels to dual-fuel engines that can run on gasoline and natural gas.

November 10, 2020

Award-Winning Reem Bassiouney: 'Writing About History is Liberating'

Nahdet Misr Publishing Group recently held a launch event celebrating award-winning novelist and AUC Professor of Applied Linguistics Reem Bassiouney’s new book

November 1, 2020

AUC Holds Media Virtual Discussion: Impact of U.S. Elections on Egypt, Middle East

AUC held a Media Virtual Discussion this week titled: “The Impact of the U.S.

October 27, 2020

A Guide to Understanding the 2020 U.S. Election

As Americans take to the polls to vote for the next leader of the country, News@AUC created a simple guide to understanding how the election process works, explaining everything from who can vote to how the Electoral College works.

November 17, 2020

The Puzzle of Survival in Export Markets

When it comes to exports, not all businesses possess the same risk tolerance. Some businesses are first movers, entering new markets and willing to take more risks, while others are late-movers, observing what peers do first and only adopting successful moves.

October 27, 2020

Meet the New Members of AUC’s Alumni Council

From digital and technological experts to entrepreneurs, ambassadors and financiers, the newly elected members of AUC’s Alumni Council span a broad array of professions, yet

October 27, 2020

Reshaping Universities' Infrastructure to Facilitate Education for Autistic Students

Dublin City University (DCU) was declared the world's first autism-friendly university by AsIAm, Ireland's National Autism Charity, through its educational and social support for students and staff on the autism spe

Full Scholarship to 30 Students From Public Schools

October 26, 2020

AUC Allocates 30 Full-Tuition Scholarships for Public School Students

Recently, AUC awarded 30 full-tuition scholarships to public school students within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between A

October 21, 2020

AUC's Center of Excellence for Water Participates in Cairo Water Week 2020

For the second year in a row, the Center of Excellence for Water at The American University in Cairo (AUC) is participating in Cairo Water Week (CWW) 2020, one of the most significant water-related events at the national, regional and international levels, orga

October 20, 2020

Nadia Younes Memorial Lecture - Dutch Minister Sigrid Kaag ‘85: ‘COVID-19’s Impact in the Middle East’

Find the full event details here.

October 20, 2020

A Step Forward with AUC’s Next 100 Campus Plan: Institutional Survey Results

More research labs, a bigger convention center and building outdoor classrooms are among a few of the suggestions brought forward by the AUC community as part of the AUC: Next 100 Campus Plan survey for the design and construction of the second phase of our New Cairo campus led

"A Global Election" — America Chooses Joe Biden

The Impact of Digitization on the Publishing Sector: How Nahdet Misr Is Coping

'To All Women: It’s Time to Unleash Our Power'

Remembering Farkhonda Hassan (1930 - 2020)

Using Natural Gas for Cars as an Alternative to Gasoline: Is It the Future?

Award-Winning Reem Bassiouney: 'Writing About History is Liberating'

AUC Holds Media Virtual Discussion: Impact of U.S. Elections on Egypt, Middle East

A Guide to Understanding the 2020 U.S. Election

The Puzzle of Survival in Export Markets

Meet the New Members of AUC’s Alumni Council

Reshaping Universities' Infrastructure to Facilitate Education for Autistic Students

AUC Allocates 30 Full-Tuition Scholarships for Public School Students

AUC's Center of Excellence for Water Participates in Cairo Water Week 2020

Nadia Younes Memorial Lecture - Dutch Minister Sigrid Kaag ‘85: ‘COVID-19’s Impact in the Middle East’

A Step Forward with AUC’s Next 100 Campus Plan: Institutional Survey Results

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