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Stepping Into Others’ Shoes: AUC Students Run Accessibility Simulation

Students ran an accessibility simulation to honor the International Day of People with Disabilities, and show AUC community members how to step into the shoes of others when making accommodations.
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AUC Psychology Professor Aids WHO Funded Study on Autism Care Training in Egypt

Heba Kotb '84, associate professor of practice in psychology, worked with the World Health Organization to research ways autism support can be tailored to the Egyptian context.
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Charting a Future in Cybersecurity from Khartoum to Cairo

When AUC freshman Ahmed Amara thinks of his home in Sudan, he thinks of his friends.“My favorite memory is the friendships I had in my neighborhood,” Amara says. “We would do everything together— ...
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Reviving Egyptian Heritage at AUC

Reviving Egyptian Heritage at AUCFor decades, the pioneering Reda Troupe took Egyptian folk dances to the world stage, but ...
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AUC’s Premedical Track Opens New Doors for Future Doctors

Rached Zeghlache ’17, a biology graduate of AUC’s premedical track, recently passed her board exams and completed her ...
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From Policy to Planet: Shahjahan Bhuiyan’s Vision for Sustainable Governance

Professor Shajahan Bhuiyan’s research found that the future of sustainable cities lies in conscious governance. As developing nations face increased and disproportionate threats of climate change, ...
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AUC Launches A New Fellowship To Build African Expertise In Brain Health And Neuroscience

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is launching the African Brain Health Institute (ABHI) Fellowship Program, a new initiative designed to strengthen research and training in brain health across ...
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Graphic Design Students Create Social Impact

From a card game mimicking the Egyptian tante (طنط) to a book translating Amazigh tattoos to a jingle that teaches children about dyslexia, the graphic design student projects featured in the Mashrou’ ...
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J-PAL MENA At AUC Celebrates Five Years Of Evidence-Policymaking In The Middle East And North Africa

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab Middle East and North Africa (J-PAL MENA) at The American University in Cairo (AUC) marked its fifth anniversary this week, celebrating five years of ...
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Healthcare in Egypt: A Path to Reform and Sustainability

As Egypt expands its Universal Health Insurance System to cover all citizens by 2030, addressing gaps in access, affordability and quality of care has become crucial. To tackle these issues head-on, a ...
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Future Engineers Intern at Dubai's Burj Azizi

Eight students from AUC’s Department of Construction Engineering completed a weeklong internship at the construction site for Dubai’s Burj Azizi, slated to become the world’s second tallest tower. The ...
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Campus 2026 Construction Updates

After months of ongoing site preparation, AUC is now transitioning into the next construction phase for its visionary Campus 2026 development project. “This represents a fast-paced yet carefully ...