Sherif Kamel ’88, ’90. ‘13, dean of AUC’s School of Business, has been elected board chair of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for the 2024-2025 academic year, effective July 1, 2024.
"Being elected as chair of the AACSB Board of Directors is not just a personal honor but also a testament to the vital role that AUC and similar institutions play in shaping the future of global business education," said Kamel. "I am committed to leveraging this opportunity to further AACSB's mission of fostering engagement, accelerating innovation and amplifying impact in business education."
Poised to guide AACSB during a critical phase in its evolution, Kamel plans to prioritize digital transformation in education, enhance global collaboration, and promote sustainable and inclusive growth. His extensive involvement in advisory and governance roles, including a recent appointment to the board of the Central Bank of Egypt, underscores his profound impact on the business education landscape.
"Being elected as chair of the AACSB Board of Directors is not just a personal honor but also a testament to the vital role that AUC and similar institutions play in shaping the future of global business education."
Kamel's roles as vice chair and chair-elect of the AACSB board and leadership of its Innovation Committee in 2023 set the stage for his current position as chair. Under his tenure as dean of AUC’s School of Business, the institution achieved the prestigious triple-crown accreditation and has been consistently recognized among the top business schools globally.
Established in 1916, AACSB is the world's largest business education alliance. It connects educators, learners and business professionals on an international scale to foster engagement, accelerate innovation and amplify impact in business education, aiming for a better society.
Meet our faculty and student awardees who were honored at the 2024 graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies for their outstanding achievements.
Presented to the student(s) with the highest grade point average
Student Government Cup
Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has been an active leader in any branch of the Student Government (Student Union, Student Court or Student Senate) and has made an impact on the AUC community through his or her position
Student Government Cup
Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has been an active leader in any branch of the Student Government (Student Union, Student Court or Student Senate) and has made an impact on the AUC community through his or her position
Parents Association Cup
Presented to a student who has demonstrated exceptional capability in blending academic achievement with a major contribution to student activities
Omar Mohsen Athletic Achievement Cup
Awarded to a student-athlete who wins a gold, silver or bronze medal representing AUC in national and international tournaments, in addition to maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Dr. Abdel Rahman El Sawy Award
Awarded to a graduating public school scholar with the highest grade point average in the School of Sciences and Engineering
Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim A. Allehedan Undergraduate Award
Awarded to the highest performing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) student
Ahmed El Mehallawi Family Award
Presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated strong academic achievement and contributed to extracurricular activities, including community service
Dr. Ahmed Zewail Prize for Excellence in the Sciences and Humanities
Recognizes an AUC honors graduate whose academic accomplishments demonstrate extraordinary commitment to the pursuit of scientific inquiry and the affirmation of humanistic values
The Doria Shafik Award
Presented to a student who worked on women's empowerment in any discipline, field or activity, such as artwork, a community service project, research on the inclusion of women, volunteer work and more
Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim A. Allehedan Undergraduate Award
Awarded to the highest performing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) student
The Valerie Farag Music Award
Presented to the highest performing student in musical arts or music technology
Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim A. Allehedan Graduate Award
Awarded to the highest performing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) student
Thesis: "Shape Memory Alloy Capsule Micropump for Drug Delivery Applications"
Supervisor: Professor Mohamed Serry
Graduate Program: Mechanical Engineering
25th of January Award for Scholarly Excellence
Recognizing an AUC graduate student for his/her outstanding thesis work on a topic related to democracy, human rights, citizenship or sustainable development in the Middle East and North Africa
Thesis: "Tactical Compromises: Authoritarian Survival Mechanism of Sudan’s Inqaz Regime (1989-2019)"
Supervisor: Assistant Professor Sean Lee
Graduate Program: Political Science, concentration in comparative politics
