July 19, 2022
The Road to Sharm El Sheikh: Preparing for COP27
“We have a large challenge ahead of us –– the fight against climate change.
School of Global Affairs and Public Policy News
-
News
July 7, 2022Faculty Merit Award Recipients Create Lasting Impact Across University
Our FacultyAUC honored three faculty members for their outstanding contributions to teaching, service and research at the University during commencement this spring.
July 3, 2022Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism Graduates Three Cohorts of the Digital Media Diploma
Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism Graduates Three Cohorts of the Digital Media Diploma
March 17, 2022CMRS joined the International Migration, Integration, and Social Cohesion in Europe (IMISCOE) network
The Center for Migration and Refugee Studies (CMRS) at the American University in Cairo (AUC) is delighted to announce that it joined the International Migration, Integration, and Social Cohesion in Europe (IMISCOE) network on March 17, 2022.
June 29, 2022AUC Launches Climate Change Initiative
AUC’s Climate Change Initiative was launched to capitalize on AUC’s contributions to national and international efforts in tackling one of the greatest challenges of our time. The initiative focuses on climate change and providing climate change solutions in specific contexts within the country.
June 20, 2022Najla Badran Two-Time Winner at Granshan Type Design Competition for Collaboration with Renowned Egyptian Calligrapher
Our FacultyNajla Badran, adjunct professor in AUC’s Department of the Arts, won third prize and received an honorable mention during the 12th Granshan Type Design Competition for her work in digitizing the typefaces of Egyptian calligrapher
March 17, 2022Eight AUCians Win 13 Awards at Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts
NewsFrom heartfelt documentaries and compelling podcasts, to captivating audio features that transport you back in time, creative productions by eight AUCians took home 13 awards at this year’s Broadcast Education Association (BEA)’s Festival of Media Arts.
March 2, 2022AUC Faculty Members Weigh in on Russia-Ukraine War
NewsAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its seventh day, News@AUC spoke to Nabil Fahmy ’74, ’77, dean of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and Bahgat Korany, political science professor, to share their insights on the conflict and highlight its ramifications that can be felt in Egypt and the rest of the world.
January 9, 2022Shahira Fahmy Examines the Role of Social Media in Journalism and Peacebuilding
Our FacultyIn her latest study, Shahira Fahmy, professor in AUC’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, finds that, rather than fostering communication among average citizens, in the wake of a violent attack, social media platforms can instead help powerful elites to manipulate the public discourse.
December 6, 2021Cairo Media Conference 3
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication partnered once again with OsloMet University, Norway to host a two-day conference to bring together journalism and media professionals, students, and academics - ranging from decision-makers and editors t
December 6, 2021Professor Shahira S. Fahmy participates in a training course on mediation for the Arab Women Mediators Network
Our FacultyFahmy spoke about the role of media and soft power in promoting Arab women's participation in peace processes at a training course organized for the members of the Arab Women Mediators Network - affiliated to the League of Arab States.
November 28, 2021Adjunct Faculty Salma ElGhetany twice as a Judge in 2021
Our Faculty
ElGhetany will serve as a ju