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From Student to Statesman
What began as student leadership is now a lifelong commitment to diplomacy
Natural Beauty
Dating back millennia, the petrified wood at AUC New Cairo is more than pretty — it’s prehistoric
Fishing for Change
Architecture students create urban design masterplans to empower Qursaya Island’s community of fishermen and farmers
‘My Name Begins with a D’
Once erased from history books, feminist icon Doria Shafik and her work live on at AUC through the…
AUC, Again: What I Found the Second Time Around
Two-time visiting international student from the University of Central Florida and recipient of the Hermann F. Eilts Endowed…
Africa Rising
From street vendors to tech startups, Assistant Professor Ismaeel Tharwat ’13 is tracking how entrepreneurs across Africa are…
The Show Will Go On
A set of AUC-written plays tackling climate change in Egypt are being given an encore
A Tale of Two Plates
Inflation and rising food prices are reshaping everyday life in Egypt, impacting both grocery habits and household budgets…
Absolute Truth
Assistant Professor Isabel Müller’s research in model theory focuses on finding broad patterns that can apply to various…
Microplastics: The Good, the Bad, and the Disposable
Small as they may seem, microplastics could pose a large threat to our health
Modeling Change
Always on the move, AUC student Rinad Ghaith turns every opportunity into momentum for something bigger
Cairo Gets the Comic Treatment
Travel back in time in Cairo with Mona Elzik ’24 and her debut Arabic comic book that blends…
Stop, Reflect, Regulate
Assistant Professor Lameese Eldesouky tells us how emotional regulation can make our lives healthy and socially rich life
A Healthier Egypt
A closer look at Egypt’s health sector reform and the challenges the country faces in delivering equitable, resilient…
People of AUC: Wafaa AlFaramawi
Wafaa AlFaramawi is an award-winning car racer who aspires to become Egypt’s first woman professional drifter
Echoes of Ewart
Waleed Alasad ’91 shares a tribute to Ewart Memorial Hall and AUC, where he and his fellow Sudanese…
Learning Arabic, Living Egypt
A study-abroad student from France shares his experience learning Arabic at AUC and living like a local in…
100 Years of Lifelong Learning
In honor of the School of Continuing Education’s centennial, we looked through the University Archives to learn more…
Ropes and Reps
Two seniors have launched jump rope and calisthenics fitness classes on campus, creating dynamic workouts that emphasize strength…
Mind Over Matter
Associate Professor Seif Eldawlatly is introducing the cutting-edge field of brain-computer interfaces to AUC
Spend Smart, Save Smarter
A conversation with financial expert Jasmin Fouad, professor of finance in AUC’s Heikal Department of Management
Jasmine Moussa: From AUC to the ICJ
Jasmine Moussa ’02, ’05 discusses her early days of activism and current career in international law
Fact, Fiction and the Post-Truth Crisis
Assistant Professor Gabriele Cosentino examines how the post-truth era, driven by eroding trust and the rise of misinformation,…
Notes of Change
AUC student Mariam Mohsen is working to empower people with visual impairments to pursue their passions
Speech Spotlight
Sophomore Ahmed Elshireef’s speech therapy app is transforming speech struggles into clear communication
Quiz: Which AUC Space Are You?
Take the quiz to find out which AUC space best fits your personality.
Poetry from Gaza
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha shares a poem and his thoughts on his homeland
A Fond Farewell: AUC Reflections
Graduating senior Vereena Bishoy reflects on her time at AUC
Honoring Heritage
AUC students are connecting with their cultural heritage from the ground up
With Love, John
Letters sent by John Larimer, an English instructor who taught at AUC between 1928 and 1930, share a…
Street Sage
Beyond pyramids and mummies, Samia El Khodary ’16 is your guide to contemporary Cairo’s hidden gems
Marine Mentor
AUC Professor Arthur Bos is passing on his lifelong passion for marine science
Pose! For the Planet
AUCians are committing to sustainability through their closets
Power and Policy
Assistant Professor Sarah Smierciak (SAB ’09) takes a mixed methods approach to exploring the political, historical and cultural…
The Ship Goes Where the Water Flows
An AUC student reflects on her experience volunteering at a local children’s hospital
Internal Affairs
For 43 years, AUC’s Presidential Associates program has been bringing fresh graduates from the United States to Egypt…
Old Is Gold
Dina Hashish (LLM ’08) is empowering seniors to live their lives to the fullest, promoting healthy aging in…
Game Changer
From athlete to social entrepreneur, Karim Hosny ’05 is coaching the next generation of leaders
Centuries in Stone: Cairo’s Historic Monuments
Faculty recommend popular and off-the-beaten-path Islamic monuments in Cairo and tell us the history behind them
Health and Happiness
Professor Mohamed Salama tackles misconceptions about aging and delves into Egypt’s first long-term aging study, which he launched…
The Cultural Significance of Hair in Egypt
Whether an expression of self, reclamation of identity or purely aesthetic, Assistant Professor Ramy Aly looks to contemporary…
On a Roll
Cairo’s rollerblading trend may be part of a larger shift in how the city interacts with public space
History Is in the Cards
AUC student Lena Boraei teamed up with community initiative Athar Lina to engage kids in local history through…
Christmas Flashback
Unwrap nostalgia with these photos of Christmas celebrations at AUC throughout the last 80 years.
On the Weekend
Podcasting guru and AUC Professor of Practice Kim Fox tells us how she spends her weekends.
One City, Two Planets
An AUC student from Zamalek reflects on her daily commute to New Cairo.
Meet AUC’s Excellence Scholars
Comprising top scorers, award-winning athletes and ambitious advocates, these AUC students are powered by passion.
Alumni Profile: Safa Zaki ’89
Recently named Bowdoin College’s first woman president, Safa Zaki ’89 is no stranger to change.
Ethical by Design
Alumni experts in artificial intelligence highlight the necessity of incorporating social responsibility into the latest tech.
The Steps
The plat, the steps, Gucci Corner — whatever students are calling it these days, this iconic space has…
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