School of Humanities and Social Sciences News

From a card game mimicking the Egyptian tante (طنط) to a book translating Amazigh tattoos to a jingle that teaches children about dyslexia, this year's graphic design student projects creatively navigated Arab culture by focusing on social impact and cultural awareness. News@AUC spoke with the artists behind two of the projects.

When junior Marwan Shawwara moved to France to study at Sciences Po, he was prepared to step outside of his comfort zone and experience a typical semester abroad.

EURECA’s History Day 2025 showcased 19 student presentations, drawing an engaged audience.

As major climate issues continue to affect people across Egypt’s diverse regions, Jillian Campana, professor and associate dean for undergraduate studies and research, developed a set of plays that reflect these environmental realities.

AUC winter course "Egypt, Ancient to Modern Civilization" takes students around Egypt, including to Luxor, Saqqara/Giza, and more.

Career readiness sets AUC apart from other institutions as students achieve impactful internships. News@AUC spoke to two undergraduates who are kick-starting their careers by completing internships alongside their studies.

As the CMEPS program evolves into a joint degree offering, the current cohort is the first to graduate.

AUC partners with Global Liberal Arts Alliance (GLAA) to offer our students an interactive cultural exchange experience.

On December 8, the 53-year reign of the al-Assad family came to an end as rebel groups took over Syria.

We celebrate the AUC community's achievements, innovative initiatives, commitment to excellence and significant influence on the world.

In honor of the transformative gift, the University will name its business school the Onsi Sawiris School of Business in perpetuity.

Held in Egypt for the first time, AUC is hosting the UN-Habitat’s biennial World Urban Campaign Assembly on the future of urban planning.

The American presidential election — Trump versus Harris — is around the corner. AUC Faculty broke the politics down to help us understand the differences between both candidates when it comes to Middle East policy, Arab American interests, and U.S. domestic policy.

Rashid Khalidi shares ideas about the inevitability of resistance, the need for Arab states to take more action, and the recent birth of a Western narrative for the Palestinian cause.