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March 5, 2018

Lubna S. Olayan to Share Vision on Rising Arab Generation at Nadia Younes Memorial Lecture

Lubna S. Olayan, CEO and deputy chairman of Olayan Financing Company, will be speaking at AUC’s annual Nadia Younes Memorial Lecture on "A Vision for the Rising Arab Generation."

March 1, 2018

AUC’s Board of Trustees Elects Richard Bartlett as New Chair

At its Cairo meeting last month, AUC’s Board of Trustees elected Richard Bartlett, managing director of Resource Holdings Ltd, as its chairman, succeeding Atef Eltoukhy ’74, chairman of Aurum Capital Management.

February 28, 2018

Cairo Board Meeting: Centennial, Budget and More

At its February meeting in Cairo, AUC’s Board of Trustees approved a balanced operating budget for fiscal year 2019 (FY 2019) and focused on increasing financial assistance to students by allocating 20 percent of gross tuition to scholarships, fellowships and financial aid.

AUC Promotes Education for Sustainable Development in Egyptian Schools

In the midst of growing movements toward educational change in Egypt, AUC’s Center for Sustainable Development has launched a project, titled School of 2030: Education for Sustainable Development in Boulaq El Dakrour – EduCamp III.

February 27, 2018

Making a Real Impact: Students Put Public Policy into Action

What’s the point of learning about policymaking if you never get to see it in practice?

February 27, 2018

Got an Idea? 100 Ways to Celebrate 100 Years

With AUC’s centennial on the horizon, one question is top of mind: How should AUC celebrate its 100th birthday?

February 25, 2018

Accounting Accreditation: AUC Students Now Have an Edge in the Market

AUC’s Department of Accounting is now accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the United Kingdom.

February 22, 2018

AUC Hosts NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition

AUC's Public Policy and Administration Department (PPAD) has been selected as one of 16 global host sites (11 in the United States and five international sites) for the 2018 NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition, scheduled to take place on February 24 at AUC New Cairo.

February 4, 2018

Behind the Lens: AUC Documentary Filmmakers Tackle Social Issues

For Amir El-Shenawy ‘13, a documentary film can spring from the details of life.

Class 2018 Gives Back: Senior Class Gift

During the midyear 2018 commencement, you may have noticed many graduating seniors wearing a distinguished blue chord, labeled “Senior Class Gift”.

February 19, 2018

Eye on Sustainable Development: Model Council of Ministers Contributes to Egypt Vision 2030

AUC’s student-run Model Council of Ministers (MCM) and delegates from 37 public and private Egyptian universities gathered at the University to share their visions of Egypt in 2030 and consider the challenges surrounding the country’s sustainable development goals.

July 22, 2018

Smoking Cessation Clinic Helps AUCians Break Smoking Habits

Quitting smoking can be incredibly difficult for most individuals, particularly if you don’t have the resources or community to support you in shaking the habit.

February 15, 2018

Budget, Tuition Approved

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February 13, 2018

Graduating Twins Take Home President’s Cup at Midyear Commencement

Twins often share the same birthday and looks -- but twin sisters, Haidy Saher Ghali ‘18 and Helen Saher Ghali ‘18, have shared even more - with the same choice of university, field of study and display of hard work throughout their academic journey at AUC.

Professor John Baboukis arranges “Marcha Triunfal” from Aida

February 12, 2018

A Day to Remember: 2018 Midyear Commencement

This weekend, AUC held its midyear commencement ceremonies, witnessing the graduation of 523 bachelor’s degree candidates, 197 master’s degree candidates and two PhD students.