The History Behind the Hollywood on the Nile
Assistant Professor Tamara Maatouk dives into the golden age of Egyptian cinema.
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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.
December 3, 2025AUC Psychology Professor Aids WHO Funded Study on Autism Care Training in Egypt
Civic EngagementAssociate Professor Heba Kotb '84 worked with WHO to research ways autism support can be tailored to the Egyptian context.
November 17, 2025Political Science Alumnus Contributes to High-Level Discussions on Global Governance at the Cairo Forum 2025
Assem Mohammed AlGhayesh'24, represented The American University in Cairo at the Cairo Forum, held on November 3–4, 2025, where international policymakers, diploma
November 16, 2025AI Journalism Diploma Coming to Kamal Adham Center at AUC
University NewsA new AI Journalism diploma program is coming to the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism.
November 11, 2025Writing in the Palace on the Square
Civic EngagementThe sound of pens scribbling on paper fills the wood-latticed windows of AUC Tahrir Square.
November 9, 2025Psychology Students Shine on the Global Stage with Prestigious Awards, Research Contributions, and Graduate Success
Breaking Ground: Mahitab Elhelow Receives Prestigious Psi Chi Research Grant
November 4, 2025Bein El Maya wel Hawa: A Contemporary Egyptian Take on Chekhov’s The Seagull
As part of AUC’s ongoing commitment to nurturing original Egyptian theater and reimagining classic works, Bein El Maya wel Hawa