February 8, 2026
Meet the Commencement 2026 Speakers
Every year, commencement speakers share words of wisdom with a new graduating class.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences News
Keep up-to-date with the latest School news and events!
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Student Experience
Cultural Custodian
Arts and CultureAn economics graduate's curiosity led him to protect and preserve Islamic art and architecture worldwide.
Art or AI?
Arts and CultureA visual arts professor delves into AI’s digital brush — capable of copying form but never feeling the heart behind the art.
'I See the Students as My Siblings': Mohamed Salah
AUC theatre support aide Tata reflects on faith, family and the meaning of home.
Tiles That Tell
Arts and CultureFrom Istanbul to Central Asia, one scholar traces Islamic tilework’s preservation of history.
The History Behind the Hollywood on the Nile
Arts and CultureAssistant Professor Tamara Maatouk dives into the golden age of Egyptian cinema.
January 26, 2026Ohio Explores Cairo in AUC-Oberlin Collaboration
Global connectionsExploring the depth of Cairo’s modern history in one month is a tall task— there’s a lot to cover, from the new Grand Egyptian Museum to the ancient hanging churches of Coptic Cairo
December 30, 2025A Deep Dive into Coptic Lives
Arts and CultureCoptic Lives, a Core Curriculum course, offers students a gateway into what it would be like to live in historical Coptic society.
December 10, 2025AUC Students Premiere at Cairo Film Festival
Arts and CultureWith his thesis project premiering at the Cairo International Film Festival, Mark Ayman '25 looks back on his time at AUC that shaped his voice as a storyteller, guiding him from student filmmaker to a rising director.
December 16, 2025Students Gain Hands-on Experience in Policy Solutions
Student ExperienceAUC students head to the Alternative Policy Solutions office at Tahrir Square to get hands-on learning experience in a fast-paced policy environment.
December 3, 2025Stepping Into Others’ Shoes: AUC Students Run Accessibility Simulation
Student ExperienceStudents 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.
