July 16, 2019
O'Kane Authors The 100 Most Iconic Islamic Houses of Worship
Bernard O'Kane, professor in the Department of Arab and Islamic Civilizations, has released his latest book
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July 9, 2019First for Work of Arabic Literature: CASA Alum Marilyn Booth Wins International Booker Prize
Marilyn Booth (CASA '80), the Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud Professor in the Study of the Contemporary Arab World and professor and director of research in the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Magdalen
July 9, 2019Princess Fawzia Exhibit Portrays Duality of Egyptian Womanhood Through Western and Egyptian Eyes
While women play a critical role in Egypt’s social, political and economic development, they are often portrayed in international media as victims of oppressive laws, societal expectations and reli
July 7, 2019AUC, University of Surrey Bring Together International Experts to Combat Air Pollution
According to the World Health Organization, air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide, disproportionately affecting poor and vulnerable communities and exacerbating ineq
July 3, 2019Alumna Wins Harvard Intellectual Contribution Award
Dalia Abbas '13, political science graduate, earned her Master's in Education (EdM) — Technology, Innovation, and Education — from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
July 9, 2019Summer@AUC: Islamic Studies in the Heart of Cairo
This summer, 15 students from prominent U.S.
August 4, 2019Sherif Kamel to Tell Egypt's 'Promising Economic Story' as President of AmCham Board of Governors
As the 2019-2021 term for the Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt) approached, Sherif Kamel ‘88, ‘90, ‘13, dean of AUC's School of Business, bega
July 3, 2019From AUC to the United Nations: Mourad Wahba '80, '82 on a Mission to Serve
In 1993, after six years of teaching in AUC’s Department of Economics, Mourad Wahba '80, '82 joined the United Nations for what he thought was a quick stint as a senior officer in the Office of the
July 3, 2019AUC Leaps in QS World Rankings, Among Top 1.5% Worldwide
AUC has moved up 25 places compared to last year in the 2020 QS World University Rankings, placing 395th globally — making it among the top 1.5% of universities worldwide.
July 16, 2019AUC Students Reflect on 1919 Revolution Through Music
With a fresh unconventional take on history, AUC students have worked on producing an archival publication as part of the University's centennial celebrations to document the 1919 Egyptian Revolution while reproducing and recreating the ingenious songs of the Egyptian composer Sayed Darwish and poet Badie Khairy, who “informed as they entertained” Egyptians at the time.
June 26, 2019Centennial Commencement: Congrats Grads!
AUC's Centennial Commencement, held on Thursday, June 20, witnessed the graduation of 644 bachelor’s degree candidates, 125 master’s degree candidates and two PhD students.
