January 14, 2016
Faculty Awarded for Poetry Translation, Breaking Cultural Barriers
Since the sixth century, Arab writers have brought to life their thoughts, ideas and impressions through poetry.
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January 3, 2016The Story Behind AUC's Historic Palace
SpotlightAUC’s oldest building, the Khairy Pasha Palace, has overlooked Cairo’s downtown area for nearly 150 years.
- December 28, 2015
New Fund Encourages Learning with Ability, Not Disability
SpotlightA dyslexic student, Ahmed constantly struggled in school and took private lessons in almost every subject. When he joined AUC, he found the University to be a safe haven.
Forbes Middle East Names AUC Alumni Among Top 100 Leaders in the Region
NewsFor the third consecutive year, Forbes Middle East published its annual Global Meets Local ranking, which recognizes the top 100 most powerful business leaders in the Middle East.
December 16, 2015International Migrants Day: Building Global Support for Syrian Refugees
December 18 is International Migrants Day, an initiative by the United Nations to improve public perceptions of migration and to combat h
The Syria Fund: AUC Alumni Bring Safety, Security to Refugees
SpotlightWhen Lexi Shereshewsky (YAB ’08) and Demetri Blaisdell (YAB ’08) lived in Damascus, Syria throughout 2009 and 2010, they experienced the country’s rich history and traditions, hospitable people, an
Nature Index 2015 Ranks AUC Top Scientific Research Institution in Egypt
Our FacultyAs a marker of AUC’s significant contributions to scientific and scholarly research, four papers by three AUC professors were selected for Nature Index 2015, m
First Shukran Awards Recognize Distinguished Staff Contributions
SpotlightAt a special reception yesterday with President Lisa Anderson, eight AUC staff members received the Fall 2015 Shukran (Thank You) awards, established this year as part of a set of new reward progra
December 10, 2015Lebanese Writer Hassan Daoud Awarded 2015 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature
SpotlightLebanese writer and journalist Hassan Daoud was awarded the 2015 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature Award at the awards ceremony on Saturday for his novel La tariq ila al-janna (No Ro
December 8, 2015Ewart Hall Facilities to be Revamped to Meet Modern-Day Demands
NewsEwart Memorial Hall has been a cultural hub of downtown Cairo since its doors opened in 1928, serving as a gathering place for lovers of literature, theatre, music and all forms of&n
From AUC to The Wall Street Journal: Alumna Reflects on International Path
SpotlightManuela Badawy ’06 is an award-winning journalist with a 15-year career in business and financial journalism.
December 7, 2015Monochrome Exhibit Captures Life in Egypt in Black and White; View Photos
Monochrome: The Photography of Amr El Sawah at The Photographic Gallery captures life in Egypt on film. For pictures from the exhibition, scroll through the slideshow above.