- March 21, 2016
- March 21, 2016
History of Mother's Day: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Times
University NewsIt is a common belief that the tradition of Mother’s Day began in the West, originating from Greek and Roman spring festivals dedicated to maternal goddesses and Mothering Sunday observed
- March 17, 2016
World Happiness Report: Where Egypt Stands, Tips for Being Happy
Our FacultyHappiness in Egypt is slowly on the rise, according to the 2016 World Happiness Report published by the United Nations in time for the Int
AUC Pioneers First International Digital Pedagogy Lab Institute
University NewsAUC is the first University outside of the United States to host the Digital Pedagogy Lab Institute Cairo, bringing together some of
- March 15, 2016
New Research Initiative Creates Paths for Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Our FacultyFour research proposals have been awarded funding through AUC’s new Boundary Crossing and Community Integrative Initiative (BCCI), which focuses on supporting innovative research projects that
- March 15, 2016
Student Production of Moliere’s Tartuffe Premieres Today
University NewsThe Theatre Program’s production of Tartuffe (The Imposter) brings to life a classic comedy by iconic French playwright Moliere.
- March 14, 2016
Alumnae Nadia, Hind Wassef Share Diwan Bookstore’s Formula for Success
University NewsWith declining tourism and dwindling foreign currency reserves, many see that Egypt post-revolution is passing through challenging times as it struggles to get the economy back on its feet again.
- March 13, 2016
Reaching for the Stars: Undergrad Explores Astronomy at AUC, Harvard
University NewsWhen graduating senior Sandy El Moghazi was in third grade, she discovered a passion for astronomy that would push her to reach for the stars.
- March 9, 2016
Dollar vs. Egyptian Pound: Surging Black Market Exchange Rate
Our FacultyThis month, the Egyptian pound fell to its lowest rate against the U.S.
Taher Family: A Legacy of Changing Lives at AUC
When Ruba Kharbatli ’07 came to AUC in 2002 as one of the first recipients of the Nashwa A. H. Taher Scholarship, she dreamed of empowering her fellow Palestinians to become global leaders.
- March 7, 2016
Women at AUC by the Numbers
University NewsInternational Women's Day (March 8) has been observed since the early 1900s to acknowledge the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and bring attention to the on
Francis J. Ricciardone Named President of the American University in Cairo
University NewsFollowing an extensive international search, Francis J. Ricciardone has been named by the Board of Trustees as AUC’s 12th president. He assumes office on July 1, 2016.