School of Business, Al Ahly Partner to Introduce Sports Management Education in the Region
“Today, Al Ahly Club, a big entity, and The American University in Cairo, also a big educational institution, collaborate toward a program that will benefit the community and the future leaders of society. The American University in Cairo, with its history, will help us prepare calibers who could benefit society with their knowledge on managing sports facilities.” - Mahmoud El Khatib, president, Al Ahly Sports Club
Egypt Gives: AUC Student Hana Wali on a Mission to End Homelessness
Statistics say that there are 12 million homeless Egyptians, including those living in slums (ashwa’eyat). Yet when Hana Wali, business administration student, visited some of the most poverty-struck areas in Egypt during her work with the charitable organization, Together to Save a Human, she discovered that the statistics may not be accurate and that countless people need shelter.
Unleash Your Voice: Q&A with Youssef Hashem
AUC’s Debate Society, a student-led organization, is holding one of its biggest events yet – discussing the influence of state and society on sexual harassment. Titled Unleash Your Voice, the event is bringing together faculty, students, specialists and actors to engage in a conversation about sexual harassment in Egypt.
Exclusive and Temporary AmCham Membership to all AUC Enrolled Graduate Students!
The American University in Cairo has launched a new program that offers an exclusive opportunity for all enrolled graduate students to join the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt) as an “AUC PostGraduate Temporary AmCham Member.”
Dean Sherif Kamel Appointed Trustee, Board Member of International Business Bodies
School of Business Dean Sherif Kamel was recently appointed as a trustee of the International Management Board of the Association of MBAs and the Business Graduates Association as well as elected as a board member of AACSB International as an "AACSB official representative of an organization from Europe, the Middle East or Africa," representing AUC.
AUC Holds First Virtual Open Day with 800 Prospective Students
Around 800 prospective students attended AUC's first virtual Open Day last Saturday, and more than 20 faculty members engaged with the students. Prospective students from a diverse set of high school backgrounds explored the 40 majors and 55 minors offered at the University. Each school had a Zoom booth and was represented by a faculty member who answered questions about the different courses, tracks and programs found at the school. The Student Service Center also had a booth to answer any additional questions about programs and admissions
Know, Be, Rise: ‘Unscripted’ Dialogs with Female Leaders
“’'Empowered women, empower women’. This quote has always driven me forward as I grew up surrounded by empowered women who pushed me to be who I am today,” said Nour Hesham, marketing senior and president of the Business Association (BA).
AUC Alumni Among Forbes Middle East's Top 50 Power Businesswomen
Every year, Forbes Middle East selects and ranks 50 powerful businesswomen from across the region. The women were chosen because they have "shown resilience, flexibility, and strength in the face of unprecedented adversity, both in the workplace and in their communities," according to Forbes. Egypt leads with the highest number of women on the list, eight, followed by the United Arab Emirates with seven. Five AUC alumni are featured on the list this year.
Thriving through disruption: Business education institutions’ reality and future amidst digital transformation
In the third roundtable of this year’s virtual edition of the AUC Business forum, which took place February 8-9, specialists from leading academic institutions in business and management education from different regions came together to share their experiences and perspectives on how the current disruption affected the role and impact of business schools.
Breaking through the breakdowns: Experts discuss what the future of work holds for us at AUC Business Forum
The digital transformation driven by artificial intelligence coupled with the disruption caused by COVID-19 has resulted in major global challenges and trends affecting the present and future labor market.
2021 through the eyes of IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath
AUC School of Business was delighted to host economic counselor and director of the research department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Gita Gopinath on February 10 in an insightful talk titled “The Global Economy in Time of a Pandemic,” who discussed the key findings of the world economic outlook update – a report published by the IMF. The talk was moderated by AUC student Nada Bakry and featured opening remarks by dean Sherif Kamel.
For the first time: Students share their journey in business education at the 2021 AUC Business Forum
In an unprecedented event, this year’s virtual edition of the AUC School of Business Forum started with a session featuring the school’s key stakeholders; students. Ten students from AUC and other universities in Egypt and the world came together to share their reflections on how the pandemic affected their business education journey. They also discussed the current and future challenges they face, some lessons learned, and their business education expectations.
Q&A on AUC's Ethics HelpLine
The AUC Ethics HelpLine encourages the AUC community to report any acts of misconduct or violations of the University's policies on its premises. It guarantees confidential reporting and documentation of complaints, as well as the timeliness and completeness of the administration’s response. News@AUC spoke to Wessam Abozeid, senior director of compliance in the Office of General Counsel and Compliance. What is the benefit of an Ethics HelpLine?
A Warm Virtual Welcome: Class of 2025 Joins AUC
AUC welcomes the Class of 2025 in unusual circumstances — with new hopes and challenges awaiting them. AUC is still implementing a hybrid model of classes with an emphasis on maintaining a low-density campus.
A Long Road Ahead: Key Takeaways from the Board Diversity Index Egypt 2020 Edition
On January 17, TheBoardroom Africa released the Board Diversity Index Egypt 2020 Edition in partnership with the Egypt Women on Boards Observatory at AUC School of Business and The