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AUC CIMUN Wins Big at National Model United Nations

The Secretariat of the National Model United Nations in New York honored 14 members of AUC's delegation with awards this year. This comes as a new record breaker in harvesting Model United Nations awards after receiving a

Internet Stress — A Q&A With Ayman Abdellatif

With classes shifting online, people working remotely and millions of Egyptians staying home more than they used to, the internet is witnessing an unprecedented surge in traffic.

The Race to Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries

Li-ion batteries are used in cell phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, and other electronic devices. And while nearly 90% of batteries worldwide are recycled, there still lacks a universal standard for recycling these specific batteries, as they can be dangerous if not handled correctly.

Student Ambassadors at AUC: 'Discovering New Aspects of My Personality, Learning New Things About AUC'

The Student Ambassador Program is a rigorous training program for competitive and talented students who wish to represent AUC to stakeholders and distinguished guests of the campus.

AUC Holds First Media Roundtable Discussion on Maintaining Mental Wellness During COVID-19

With Hani Henry, associate professor at the Department of Psychology and associate dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, as the main speaker, AUC held the first Media Virtual Discussion, titled “Maintaining Mental Wellness during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic” on A

World Health Day: Recognizing AUC's Dedicated Medical Staff

Fall 2020 Admission During COVID-19: Q&A with Associate Provost for Admissions, Financial Support

The global COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly raised questions and concerns surrounding the admission process for next semester.

Helping Students with Special Needs with Online Instruction Accessibility

In early March, the Student Disability Services (SDS), located in the Center for Student Well-Being, under the Dean o

Zoom Tips

AUC's Office for Digital Transformation has been hard at work for the past few weeks preparing and facilitating the shift to online instruction and remote work.

Does Shifting to Online Really Help Slow Down COVID-19? Studies Suggest Yes

The global coronavirus pandemic has sparked a number of changes across the world, even on our own campus with online classes starting and the vast majority of staff shifting to remote work. And with these changes have come a number of issues, whether they're technical and communication problems or even social and emotional challenges that come with distancing and isolation. The inconveniences that come with these major changes begs the question — is it even helping? 

Marwan Wahid on World Autism Awareness Day: 'I Am Thankful and Happy with My Journey at AUC'"

When he was only 2 years old, he was able to finish a Solitaire game on his brother’s computer and actually win the game that doctors described him as “the new Einstein."

AUC’s National Accreditation Reaffirmed

AUC has been reaffirmed for its national accreditation with the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE).

Faculty Reflect on One Week of Online Instruction

AUC's faculty members have been hard at work trying to navigate the challenges that come with shifting to online instruction. News@AUC spoke to some faculty members to learn about their experiences so far and what they've been doing to adapt to the changes. Here's what they had to say: 

Faculty Reflect on Economic Setbacks of COVID-19

Various sectors of society are feeling the effects of the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, most noticeably education and health, but world economies might be taking the hardest hit.

Save Egypt's Water: 'Small is Big' - World Water Day

As reported by the United Nations, Egypt is facing an annual water deficit of around 7 billion cubic meters and is expected to experience a severe water scarcity by 2025 if it c