October 8, 2020
How It Began
The American University in Cairo began as a preparatory school.
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University News
February 8, 2023New Faculty Book Spotlights Power of Women in Ancient Egypt
Arts and CultureFrom Women in Ancient Egypt book coverrom Hatshepsut and Nefertiti to everyday women from the artisan village of Deir el-Medina, a new volume edited by Mariam Ayad ‘94, associate professor in AUC’s Department of Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology, offers a comprehensive look into the autonomy of women in ancient Egyptian society.
February 6, 2023AUC Master's Student Creates Arabic Chatbot to Promote Brain Health
Science and TechDeveloped by Asmaa Saeed, a public health master’s student in AUC’s Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology, the Arabic-speaking bot seeks to teach Arab individuals ways to improve their brain health in a conversational manner, such as giving advice on maintaining healthy eating habits or referring individuals to mental health websites and resources.
February 5, 2023AUC Welcomes New Dean of Students Yorgun Marcel
University NewsAs the spring semester kicks off at AUC, stay on the lookout for a new face around campus: Yorgun Marcel, the new dean of students.
November 4, 2022The Rubik’s Challenge
Science and TechAs countries scramble to improve their resilience to climate change, the need for cross-border cooperation becomes apparent.
January 30, 2023AUC Welcomes Mena Hanna as Director of Government Relations
University NewsLast fall, AUC welcomed Mena Hanna as the University’s new director of government relations.
November 4, 2022Waste Not, Want Not
Science and Tech“Go to waste” has never been on Salah El Haggar’s agenda. A mechanical engineering professor at AUC since 1987, El Haggar is a guru when it comes to waste management, renewable energy applications and recycling.
January 17, 2023Steve Marchese Elected to Board of Trustees
University NewsSteve Marchese, a principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs, is the newest member of AUC’s Board of Trustees
January 15, 2023Students from AUC, United States Address Inequality Through Art
Global ConnectionsThis fall, students from AUC and City University of New York collaborated virtually to study income and wealth disparity in Egypt and the United States.
January 10, 2023From Our Library to Yours: Faculty Suggestions for Winter Reading
Student ExperienceAs winter sets in and more of us are opting to unwind indoors with our next great read, News@AUC asked AUC faculty members for recommendations.
January 4, 2023Business as Usual? The Past, Present and Future of Biden's Middle East Policy
Global ConnectionsAs the U.S. midterm elections passed this November it remains clear that the U.S. public is deeply divided by partisan lines.
