Remembering Galal Amin: Honoring the Life of a Legend

“To quote Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet,’ I shall not look upon his like again,” said Soreya Altorki, professor of anthropology, in the Department of Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology at the memorial service for Professor Emeritus Galal Amin.

Going Global: AUC Students, Alumni Shine at World Youth Forum

AUC students and alumni were active participants at Egypt’s second World Youth Forum, a global platform for young people from around the world to come together, exchange ideas with top polic

AUC Supports Entrepreneurship in Egypt to Become African Hub

In an attempt to actively promote entrepreneurship in Egypt, members of AUCs Board of Trustees, faculty members and alumni took part in the seminar, Entrepreneurship in Egypt: From Local Individual Successes to Becoming an African Hub.

Future Architects Take Bike Tour Around Campus

Momen El Husseiny, assistant professor in the Department of Architecture, decided to take experiential learning to a new level.

Tomb Raiders: Students Learn Firsthand About Antiquities Theft

Focusing on antiquities theft in Egypt and around the world, students in the Core Curriculum class, Loot: The Research for Buried Treasures in Egypt and Beyond, gained hands-on experience in Egyptology through visits to historic sites.    

School of Humanities and Social Sciences Receives Mellon Grant to Fund Philosophy Initiative

Widely recognized as a hub for cultural and artistic expression, AUC’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUSS) recently received a $50,000 grant from the Andrew W.

The Center for Migration and Refugee Studies Launches New Certificate in Migration

The Center for Migration and Refugee Studies at AUC in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched the third edition of the Certificate in Migration Governance on Sunday October 28 at AUC Tahrir Square.

Reshaping Cocurricular Education: A Spotlight on Deena Boraie

Deena Boraie ‘78, ‘82, ‘88 is taking on the reinstated position, vice president for student life, with the goal of reshaping cocurricular education at AUC.

What Does It Take to Win an Emmy?

King's College Collaboration

AUC has recently signed a three-year agreement with King’s College London, ranked among the top 25 universities worldwide, for a student summer exchange program as well as academic and research collaboration.

AUC’s New Legal Guide Sunanda Holmes

Law and compliance are the backbone of any institution. This is why AUC brought in Sunanda Holmes, the University's first General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

Harvard Partners with AUC's Department of Egyptology

After years of remote study and intermittent contact, AUC successfully signed an agreement with Harvard University to establish long-term relations and increased cooperation, especially between Harvard and AUC's Department of Egyptology. As part of this new partnership, AUC wi

Four Years in a Row: AUC Only College Outside North America in Princeton Review's Green Colleges Guide

For the fourth year in a row, AUC is the only higher education outside North America to earn a coveted spot on the Princeton Review’s 2018 Guide to Green Colleges.

Egyptology Enthusiast: An Old Soul in New Cairo

Historically and until today, AUC has served as a popular destination for international students interested in learning Arabic, studying Egypt’s long and diverse history, or just looking for an adventure.

Top Features of AUC's New Website

AUC's website has been redesigned with a fresh look and updated with advanced features to enhance your user experience. Here are the top things to look out for on the new website: