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December 5, 2023

Year in Review: Top 10 Highlights of 2023

Competition wins in academics and sports, featured research, Forbes 30 under 30 — AUCians always make their mark across disciplines. Read on for more about AUC's proudest moments in 2023 and the new initiatives that have exemplified the University's excellence and impact.

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December 2, 2023

AUC, Tübingen Launch Joint Degree

The first official joint degree between AUC and another university, CMEPS is an innovative program offered by AUC and Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen.

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December 4, 2023

Dean Sherif Kamel Appointed to Central Bank of Egypt Board of Directors

Professor and founding dean of AUC’s School of Business, has been appointed to the board of the Central Bank of Egypt as a financial expert.

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November 28, 2023

From Loving Computers to Tech Excellence

Youssef Medhat is a freshman majoring in computer engineering and a member of the first cohort of Excellence Scholars.

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November 21, 2023

Empowering Engineers, Digitizing Heritage

AUC and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) have joined forces on Egypt’s Digital Heritage Portal project, alongside providing expert electronics training for engineering students and fresh graduates in the country.

Dina Amin and Jilliam Campana, principal investigators of the award-winning Msh Zanbik anti-harassment research project

November 19, 2023

Msh Zanbik Anti-Sexual Harassment Arts Project Awarded by Times Higher Education

Msh Zanbik initiative received the Research Project of the Year award.

AUC winners of the Arab Fintech Challenge

November 19, 2023

Mini Money, Big Win

With a first-place finish, students made AUC proud at the Arab Fintech Challenge held at GITEX Dubai 2023.

November 20, 2023

Board of Trustees Welcomes New Member

AUC’s Board of Trustees has elected its newest member: Ahmed Galal Ismail ’97, chief executive officer and member of the Board of Directors at Majid Al Futtaim Holding, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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November 15, 2023

Examining the Egyptian Economy

The Egyptian economy has faced many challenges in recent years, including a two-time devaluation of the Egyptian pound, soaring inflation and a foreign-exchange crunch, which has resulted in restrictions on credit usage in foreign currencies.

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November 13, 2023

Glimpsing Future Careers from the Top Floor

Construction engineering undergraduates visited Egypt’s New Administrative Capital to explore hands-on advanced construction methods.

November 13, 2023

Innovating Digital Heritage Preservation

As part of their shared commitment to safeguarding and maintaining cultural heritage, AUC and the Al-Turath Foundation have partnered to launch a new initiative aimed at developing innovative digital methods for historical preservation.

November 13, 2023

When Passion Meets Excellence

For someone who wants to do everything, AUC rises to the challenge. “I was really, really happy to have the option to study a lot of different things.

November 8, 2023

AUC Partners to Create Executive Diploma in Sustainability

Building on the University's expertise and proven track record in sustainability and its history of excellence in professional education, AUC will offer an Executive Diploma in Sustainability to train and empower 200 Emirati public servants as the United Arab Emirates prepares to

November 6, 2023

Introducing the TRI-Lab: Interview with Miguel Almaraz

Legorreta Project Director Miguel Almaraz comes to this AUC collaboration with 30 years of professional experience, providing design, planning and management services for a wide range of projects in Mexico, Central and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Image of a 3D Rendering of the Extended Education Hub and NextGen Student Living and Learning Spaces

November 1, 2023

'An Architectural Pilgrimage': DLR Group's Scott Pryde on Campus Development

Scott Pryde is principal and design director of DLR Group, will develop the designs for the upcoming Campus 2026 development project.

Year in Review: Top 10 Highlights of 2023

AUC, Tübingen Launch Joint Degree

Dean Sherif Kamel Appointed to Central Bank of Egypt Board of Directors

From Loving Computers to Tech Excellence

Empowering Engineers, Digitizing Heritage

Msh Zanbik Anti-Sexual Harassment Arts Project Awarded by Times Higher Education

Mini Money, Big Win

Board of Trustees Welcomes New Member

Examining the Egyptian Economy

Glimpsing Future Careers from the Top Floor

Innovating Digital Heritage Preservation

When Passion Meets Excellence

AUC Partners to Create Executive Diploma in Sustainability

Introducing the TRI-Lab: Interview with Miguel Almaraz

'An Architectural Pilgrimage': DLR Group's Scott Pryde on Campus Development

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