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Mary Cross, an AUC trustee and renowned photographer, passed away earlier this month

February 15, 2016

AUC Mourns Loss of Trustee Mary Cross

AUC’s Advisory Trustee Mary Cross, a photojournalist and writer who spent most of her life traveling to extraordinary places and exploring cultures around the world, passed away this month at her home in Princeton, New Jersey.

February 14, 2016

Commencement by the Numbers

AUC's February 2016 commencement was bigger and better than ever, featuring more than 5000 attendees, three honorary speakers and, of course, the Class of 2016. For a full breakdown, see our list below of commencement by the numbers:

Commencement in Pictures: Congratulations Class of 2016

Photos by Ahmad El-Nemr

AUC alumnae and Diwan Bookstore co-founders Hind (left) and Nadia (middle) Wassef, as well as jewelry designer and honorary degree recipient Azza Fahmy, spoke at commencement this weekend

February 11, 2016

Watch Commencement Speeches by Azza Fahmy and Alumnae Hind, Nadia Wassef

Undergraduate Commencement Speaker: Azza Fahmy

February 11, 2016

Top Three Reasons Why We Fall in Love

"Love makes the world go 'round," but exactly why do we fall in love?

Sociology Professor Michael Ryan examines the growing popularity of online dating

Finding Love Online: A Growing Trend?

Online dating seems to be everywhere. From classic websites like Match.com or OkCupid to new mobile apps like Tinder, there are more ways now than ever to find love online.

AUC Alumnae and Diwan Co-Founders, Hind and Nadia Wassef, Speak at Midyear Commencement

AUC alumnae and co-founders of Diwan Bookstore, Hind Wassef '92, '95 and Nadia Wassef '94, '96, will give the commencement address at this year’s midyear graduation ceremony.

AUC’s first class of graphic design students

February 9, 2016

First Graphic Design Grads: Creative Solutions for Community Engagement

“Fresh,” “creative” and “change agents” are just some of the words faculty members and students use to describe AUC’s first class of graphic design graduates.

Sherif Kamel, professor of management and former founding dean of the School of Business, is the new vice president for information management

February 8, 2016

Sherif Kamel: Keeping Pace with New Tech Trends, Bringing People Together

From apps for student life, course registration, grades and sports tournaments to the creation of blended learning spaces combining in-class seminars with online resources, AUC’s new Office of Information Management, headed by Sherif Kamel, management professor and former founding dean of th

Rafik Elmansy examines the use of 3D printing technologies and potential opportunities to make a difference

Giving a Child a New Hope

Ancient Egyptians developed the first prosthetics, or artificial body parts, 3,000 years ago. Today, using cutting-edge technology to design and produce the newest generation of prosthetics, 3D printing looks to be the next leap forward.

As part of the AUC Career Center's Internship Program, students Rachel Naguib, Rana Gouda, Marwan Kamel and Mohamed El Sadek gained valuable career experience

A Peek Inside the Internship Experience

With the job market as competitive as ever, internships not only offer students a firsthand look into life on the job, but also a boost in the job hunt.

February 4, 2016

Jayme Spencer: Reflections on More Than 40 Years at AUC, in Egypt

When Jayme Spencer first arrived in Cairo in 1972, little did she know that the city would remain her home for the next 44 years, or 43 years and five months to be exact.

World Cancer Day on February 4 challenges the global community to fight cancer together

February 4, 2016

World Cancer Day: Five Ways AUC Helps in the Fight Against Cancer

Cancer is a global epidemic, with an estimated 14.1 million cancer cases diagnosed around the world in 2012.

February 2, 2016

Tarek Ragheb Establishes Arts Scholarship to Honor Father's Memory

For Tarek Ragheb, seeing his late father’s dedication to securing a decent living for his family and teaching them the true value of life motivated him to establish the Mohamed Ragheb Scholarship in Arts at AUC’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, in honor of his father Mohamed Ragheb, ren

According to Economics Professor Mohamad Al-Ississ, business, particularly in the Arab world, is governed by trust

February 1, 2016

Al-Ississ: Trust is at the Heart of Business Relations in the Arab World

Trust sits at the heart of the business world, according to Mohamad Al-Ississ, assistant professor of economics.“Most relationships within our modern economy are based on trust,” he said.