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Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada – The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted the 6th edition of the Egyptian University leadership Program (ULP) led by BFCE…

H.E. Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg welcomed Egyptian and American Fulbright alumni, grantees, and friends of the Commission from academia, ministries, the public and private sectors…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt, visited the Technological College in Quesna and met with the Dean, Dr. Sherif Ibrahim,…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt, visited Delta Technological University and met with the University President, Dr. Arabi Keshk, to…

Fulbright-Egypt Executive Director paid a visit to the Geographic Association of Egypt which was established by a Royal decree in 1875. The Egyptian association is…

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted its annual Community College Programs alumni event which was attended by 8 technological university presidents who were joined by…

President of New Cairo Technological University welcomed Assistant Fulbright Program Manager Mr. Asser Hany to discuss ways for collaboration to expand opportunities for Egyptian youth…

Governor of Damietta, H.E. Dr. Ayman El Shehabi welcomed Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt to discuss ways for…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt visited the Borg El Arab Technological University, met with the President Dr. Mohamed…

Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Egypt, Monte Taylor participated in the Cairo International Film Festival and the Cairo Industry Days on a panel entitled: Next-Gen Filmmaking:…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) participated in the Cairo International Film Festival and the Cairo Industry Days with a panel discussion which featured…

Fulbright-Egypt team was at the opening of the 45th Cairo Film Festival with Fulbright alumn Hussein Fahmy, President of the Cairo Film Festival and U.S.…

President of Alexandria University Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa welcomed a Fulbright delegation led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif. Dr. Nassif was accompanied by U.S.…

Fulbright team gives an information at Cairo University titled: AI and the future of the Humanities and Social Science.

Fulbright- Egypt Executive Director Maggie Nassif accompanied by Senior Program Officer Noha Salah paid a visit to the National Institute of Standards (NIS) where she…

Dr. Islam Abou Elmagd, President of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences welcomed Fulbright- Egypt Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by…

Fulbright- Egypt Executive Director Maggie Nassif paid a visit to Dr. Fagr Abdel Gawad, the first female Acting President of the National Research Center (NRC)…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted a lecture on Eco Friendly Smart Homes by Fulbright U.S. Scholar Dr. Samir El Omari, Professor of…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt was honored to participate in the Annual Scientific Conference of Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine at Cairo University. As…

Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif and Senior Program Officer Mai Ayad were delighted to meet with our partners at Megawra to discuss future collaboration on…

Dr. Sherine M. Abd El-kader, President of the Electronics Research Institute welcomed Fulbright- Egypt Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif and Program Offcer Ms. Batool Khaled…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) was pleased to host a Fulbright alumni meeting for U.S. Fulbright Scholar alumnus at the University of Tokyo…

The Fulbright Commission was invited to participate in a panel titled International Museum Day 2024: Supporting International Scientific Institutions for Museums and Heritage Studies Hosted…

The General Secretariat of Mental health and Addiction Treatment of the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population in partnership with the Binational Fulbright Commission in…

Fulbright Egypt in partnership with Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities and The Regional English Language Officer at the US Embassy in Cairo hosted the English…

Dr. Ashraf Hussein, President of King Salman University in South Sinai welcomed Fulbright Commission Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Senior Program Officer Ms.…

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness month, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted its annual Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship alumni event on Gerontology: Wellness…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt accompanied by the Fulbright team met with Dr. Mansour Hassan, President of Beni…

Fulbright Commission announces its Disabilities Studies and Services grants for professionals and academics at the Master’s, PhD and post doctoral research levels in partnership with…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt accompanied by the Fulbright team met with Dr. Khaled El Darandaly, President of…

President of Damanhour University Dr. Elhamy Tarabees received Fulbright Commission Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Senior Program Officer Ms. Mai Ayyad and Program…

The Fulbright team launched its tour in the coastal governorates with its annual alumni event in Alexandria which was attended by U.S. grantees to Egypt,…

President of Matrouh University Dr. Mustafa El Naggar received Fulbright Commission Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Senior Program Officer Ms. Mai Ayad and…

Fulbright-Egypt team visited the Amideast Office in Alexandria and offered a Fulbright Program information session coordinated by EducationUSA Advisor Ms. Rasha Hamdy.

Fulbright Team Tours Alexandria, Matrouh, and Beheira The Fulbright team launched its tour in the coastal governorates with the honor of meeting Dr. Ismail Abdel…

President of Menoufia University Dr. Ahmed El Kased welcomed Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt accompanied by Ms. Sarah Galal,…

H.E. Governor of Aswan Major General Ashraf Attiya received the Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt, Dr. Maggie Nassif, accompanied by the Commission…

Fulbright Commission team visited the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Center in Aswan and met with Public Relations Director Mr. Mohamed Nagdy. Fulbright Executive Director Dr.…

H.E. Governor of Damietta Dr. Manal Mikhail welcomed the Fulbright delegation led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif at an iftar hosted by the Fulbright…

Alexandria University President Dr. Abdel Aziz Qonsowa welcomed Fulbright Commission Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Assistant Program Manager Mr. Asser Hany. The meeting…

H.E. Dr. Tarek Rashed Rahmy, Governor of Gharbeyah welcomed Fulbright Commission Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Assistant Program Manager Mr. Asser Hany and…

H.E. Dr. Manal Awad, Governor of Damietta welcomed Fulbright Commission Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Assistant Program Manager Mr. Asser Hany. The meeting…

Fulbright- Egypt team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Senior Program Officer Ms. Mai Ayyad and Senior Program Officer Ms. Noha Salah…

Dr. Faten Azazzy, Director of the National Center for Education and Development welcomed Fulbright Commission Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Senior Program Officer…

Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada – The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted the 5th edition of the Egyptian University leadership Program (ULP) led by BFCE…

Egyptian Fulbright Student Program grantees traveled to Washington DC for a re-entry workshop as they prepare to wrap up their studies in the U.S. and…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Senior Fulbright Program Officer Ms. Mai Ayyad was…

The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted a webinar on Green Cities and Sustainable Development entitled “Circular Economy…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted a session under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Population in partnership with Princess Fatma…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted the Sustainability Symposium: Research and Innovation in Chemistry and Energy under the auspices of the Egyptian Academy…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt was pleased to visit the Quesna College of Technology and meet Dr. Sherif Hamed Head of the Central Administration…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) participated in the 2023 American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt Employment Fair. BFCE team welcomed guests at the…

Dr. Mohamed Morsy ElGohary, President of Borg El Arab Technological University welcomed the Fulbright Egypt team to discuss the fully-funded opportunities offered to Egyptians to…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted a lecture and networking dinner in partnership with the Alexandria Business Association (ABA) at the Cecil Hotel.…

This year’s International Education Month Series included 3 Fulbright- Egypt events focusing on the impact of education, training and research in the fields of Humanities,…

The Fulbright team hosted a Community College Initiative (CCI) networking meeting and information session in collaboration with the Minister of Higher Education’s Advisor on Technical…

Dr. Jean Henry, President of Beni Suef Technological University welcomed Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt and Mr. Asser…

Dr. Tarek Abdel Malak, President of New Cairo Technological University welcomed Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt accompanied by…

H.E. Minister of Higher Education Hosts the Fulbright Commission Binational Board of Directors Chair of the Fulbright Commission Prof. Ayman Ashour hosted the October Fulbright…

Governor of New Valley, Major General Mohamed Al Zamalout welcomed Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt who traveled to…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt was honored to receive an invitation from Dr. Shaden Moawia, President of Sadat…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) was honored to participate in the Partnership Development For Climate Adaptation in Arab States (PDCA) Conference hosted by…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) was honored to visit President of Damietta University Dr. Hemdan Rabie. She…

This year the Commission welcomes new members of the Board of Directors under the leadership of His Excellency- Minister Ayman Ashour as Chair of the…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt ( BFCE) was honored to visit President of New Mansoura University Dr. Moawad…

President of Zagazig University Dr. Khaled Eldrandaly welcomed Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Fulbright Operation…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Fulbright-Egypt Executive Director spoke at the Global Congress on Population, Health and Development (PHDC’23) hosted by the Ministry of Health and Population…

President of Sohag University Dr. Hassan Al Nomany welcomed Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Fulbright Program Officer…

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Program Officer Ms. Batool Khaled was pleased to visit the…

President of National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics Dr. Gad El Qadi welcomed Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt Dr. Maggie Nassif…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted the annual meeting for the Directors of Research Centers to discuss ways for collaboration and Fulbright programs…

The Fulbright Egypt team lead by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif was honored to visit Aswan University and meet with Dr. Loay Saad El-Deen, Vice…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt in partnership with H.E. Governor of Aswan celebrated #InternationalYouthDay. Fulbright Progam alumni and the Fulbright team offered the youth…

The Chair of the Fulbright Commission Board, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, hosted the Excellence in Scientific Research Conference: The Future of Knowledge…

H.E. Minister Nevine El Kabbag received Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif and Senior Program Officer Ms. Mai Ayyad to discuss Fulbright opportunities for young graduates…

Dr. Amr Adly, President of the Egypt-Japan University for Science and Technology, received Dr. Maggie Nassif, Fulbright Commission Executive Director accompanied by Ms.Batool Khaled, Assistant…

The Honorable Judge Saad Saadany, President of the Alexandria Judge’s Club received Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif and Assistant Program Officer, Ms. Batool Khaled. The…

The Fulbright team visited Alexandria University’s Taha Hussein Center for People with Disabilities as part of the Fulbright- Egypt Accessibility and Inclusion Initiative to support…

Dr. Mustafa Salah Eldin, Head of the Research Institute of Ophthalmology welcomed Dr. Maggie Nassif, Fulbright Commission Executive Director accompanied by Ms. Noha Salah Program…

Head of Training and Development at WE – Telecom Egypt Mr. Ahmed Aref welcomed Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Operation Officer Mr. Ramez…

President of Tanta University Dr. Mahmoud Zaki welcomed the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Assistant…

Dr. Tarek Rahmy, Governor of Gharbiah, and Dr. Ahmed Atta, Deputy Governor welcomed the Fulbright team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by…

تشرفت د. ماجي نصيف المدير التنفيذي لهيئة فولبرايت وبصحبتها مساعد مدير البرامج أ. آسر هاني بزيارة جامعة بني سويف ولقاء أ.د.منصور حسن معالي رئيس الجامعة…

President of Beni Sueif University Dr. Mansour Hassan welcomed the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by…

The Fulbright Commission team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Assistant Programs Manager Asser Hany and Senior Programs Officer Mai Ayad visited…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif, accompanied by Ms. Sarah Galal, Program Officer, was pleased to visit…

Dr. Reem Bahgat, President of Egypt University of Informatics in the New Administrative Capital, welcomed Dr. Maggie Nassif, Fulbright Commission Executive Director, accompanied by Ms.…

In Port Said, Dr. Nassif met with President Ayman Ibrahim and VP Rawya Rizk to discuss collaboration with the Commission. This was followed by an…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif visited Suez, Ismailia, and Port Said and met with university…

The Fulbright Egypt team visited Suez University and was welcomed by the President Dr. Sayed El Sharkawi, VP Ali Hussein Atta, VP Abdel Atti Lasheen,…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Assistant Manager Mr. Asser Hany paid a visit to…

Fulbright Egypt Visits Cairo University’s Faculty of Commerce to Discuss Ongoing Collaboration. Dean Gammal Shehata met with Executive Director Maggie Nassif to discuss collaboration to…

The Fulbright Commission hosted on Thursday, at the Kempinski Hotel, a group of researchers and scientists affiliated with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation…

As part of Fulbright Egypt’s Accessibility and Inclusion Initiative, the Commission visited the Service Center for People with Disabilities at Mansoura University to host a…

Dr. Salama Daoud, President of Al Azhar University and Dr. Mahmoud Siddiq, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research welcomed the Fulbright team led by…

President of Al Azhar University Dr. Salama Dawood met with Fulbright Egypt Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif and Assistant Programs Manager, Mr. Asser Hany. He…

H.E. Governor of Damietta, Dr. Manal Awad hosted the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt’s (BFCE) team led by Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif to offer…

As part of Fulbright Egypt’s Accessibility and Inclusion Initiative, the Commission was invited by Assiut University to give a session to persons with disabilities. The…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) was honored to meet with H.E. Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Dr. Hani Sweilam to discuss ways…

Dr. Gouda Kamel, President of Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development, welcomed the Fulbright team; Assistant Programs Manager, Mr. Asser Hany, Administrator, Mr. Hisham Farid, and…

The Fulbright Commission was honored to conduct several meetings with the leadership of Ain Shams University, led by Prof. Mahmoud El-Meteiny, President of the University,…

H.E. Dr. Mamdouh Ghorab, Governor of Sharqiyah received a Fulbright delegation led by Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif to conduct information sessions about Fulbright Programs…

H.E. Minister of Health and Population Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar received Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif and Assistant Program Manager Mr. Asser Hany to discuss…

Dr. Yasser Hatatah, President of Fayoum University welcomed Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif and Assistant Program Manager Mr. Asser Hany to discuss ways to collaborate…

General Director of the National Council for People with Disabilities Dr. Iman Karim received Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif and Senior Program Officer Ms. Mai…

H.E. Minister of Manpower Hassan Shehata received Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif, Senior Program Officer Ms. Mai Ayad, and Assistant Admin Officer Mr. Hisham Farid…

H.E. Governor of Sharqia Dr. Mamdouh Ghorab received Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif, Assistant Program Manager Mr. Asser Hany, and Assistant Communications Officer Mr. Farid…

H.E. Minister Soha Gindi received Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif and Director of Programs Ms. Ranya Rashed to discuss ways to collaborate through providing opportunities…

Dr. Gamal Sousa, President of Benha University and Vice President Dr. Nasser Gizawy welcomed Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif and Assistant Program Manager Mr. Asser…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt and Ms. Mai Ayad, Senior Program Officer, were honored to visit Menoufia University and…

Dr. Shaden Moaweyah, President of the University of Sadat City, welcomed Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif accompanied by Program Officer Ms. Noha Salah and Assistant…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt, Ms. Sarah Galal, Program Officer, and Ms. Batool Khaled, Assistant Program Officer, were honoured…

The Fulbright Commission team was honored to visit Assiut University and meet with the University President Dr. Ahmed Minshawy to discuss Fulbright opportunities for graduate…

The Fulbright team was delighted to visit South Valley University and meet with President Youssef Gherbawy, conduct an information session, and tour the Career Development…

Dr. Maggie Nassif , Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission and Ms. Mai Ayad, Senior Program Officer were honored to meet with Dr. Hamdy Hussein,…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt and Mr. Asser Hany, Assistant Program Manager had the honor of visiting the…

The Fulbright-Egypt team had the pleasure of visiting Mansoura University and meeting with the President Dr. Sherif Khater and Vice President Dr. Ashraf Hafez to…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted an episode of the Fulbright Alumni Digital Dialogue Series titled Roadways to Sustainable Development which featured Fulbright U.S.…

We are pleased to launch our 2023 outreach tour of Egyptian universities, and our first stop was Alexandria. Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, the President of…

The Fulbright team led by Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif and Mr. Asser Hany, Program Assistant Manager was honored to visit Damanhour University. The team…

Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) delegation had the pleasure of visiting Alamein International University. The team, which was led by Executive Director, Dr. Maggie…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted a reunion for alumni of the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program. The reunion took place at Pharos…

BFCE advisor on the Fulbright Egypt Access and Inclusion Initiative, Dr. Ibrahim Emara gave a presentation on teaching students with disabilities to a packed room…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted its annual alumni event at the Cecil Hotel in Alexandria which was attended by the Commission’s alumni and…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt’s team traveled to the U.S. to meet with graduate students, scholars, university administrators and U.S. based partners to discuss…

FULBRIGHT COMMISSION HOSTS SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATION The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted an event to celebrate the successful conclusion of the Science Day…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted an event to celebrate the successful conclusion of the Science Day at the 2022 United Nations Climate…

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, to Egypt Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein, hosted a reception in honor of Fulbright Egyptian alumni and U.S. grantees in Egypt that…

On October 24, 2022, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted its annual alumni conference at the Marriott Hotel. Highlights included presentations on Fulbrighters’…

On October 18, H.E. Minister Ashour, who is the Chair of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt’s binational Board of Directors, met with the Board and…

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt was honored to receive an invitation from Helwan University to participate in a pre-COP 27 conference on campus titled, “Local…

Chair of the Fulbright Board, His Excellency Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Ayman Ashour met with Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) team conducted an info session at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Fulbright opportunities for Egyptians. The…

Dr. Moawad Elkholy, President of New Mansoura University received the Fulbright Commission delegation led by Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director, Ms. Manal Faress, Senior Operation…

استقبل معالي رئيس جامعة الملك سلمان، الأستاذ الدكتور/ أشرف حسين وبرفقته سيادة الأستاذ الدكتور/ محمد شريف نائب رئيس الجامعة وفد هيئة فولبرايت بقيادة الدكتورة/ ماجي…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, BFCE Executive Director had the pleasure of visiting the Alexandria Business Association (ABA) to discuss ways to collaborate with member organizations. The…

BFCE Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif was pleased to visit the Nour Foundation for visually impaired girls in Alexandria and meet with leadership among their…

استقبل معالي رئيس جامعة العلمين، الأستاذ الدكتور/ عصام كردي وبرفقته سيادة الأستاذ الدكتور/ هشام جابر نائب رئيس الجامعة للشؤون الأكاديمية والتعليم وفد هيئة فولبرايت بقيادة…

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt would like to congratulate Chairman of its Board of Directors, Dr. Ayman Ashour for being appointed Minister of Higher Education…

عقدت هيئة فولبرايت اجتماع للسادة خريجي برنامج الكليات المجتمعية للمديرين في فندق كمبنسكي. وحضر اللقاء خريجي البرنامج من دفعات عام ٢.١٧ و٢.٢٢ كما ضم الحضور…

In August 2022, the Commission partnered with Fulbright Scholar Program alumnus, Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Ehab Abou Aish to host a two-day workshop for…

استضافت هيئة فولبرايت اجتماع للسادة رؤساء المعاهد البحثية لمناقشة اوجه التعاون والفرص التي تقدمها هيئة فولبرايت للباحثين المصريين. وحضر اللقاء السيد نائب وزير التعليم العالي…

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt was honored to partner with the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population under the auspices of…

On July 25, 2022 the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted an episode of the Fulbright Egypt Digital Dialogue titled: Unusual Figures: Race, Empire…

استقبل د. محمد سليمان معالي رئيس مركز البحوث الزراعية بوزارة الزراعة المصرية فريق خريجي برنامج فولبرايت القائمين على مشروع أبحاث الأمن الغذائي المصري. وقام بتنسيق…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted a Capstone Conference and Gala Dinner for the Egypt Food Security Project (EFSP) on Building Resilience to Climate…

استقبل سيادة المستشار محمود المرغني محامي عام أول بنيابة النقض ونائب رئيس نادي القضاة وسيادة المستشار حازم رسمي عضو مجلس الإدارة وسيادة المستشار مصطفى فراج…

استقبل النجم السينمائي المصري حسين فهمي د. ماجي نصيف المديرة التنفيذية لهيئة فولبرايت و أ. مي عياد منسقة برامج أولى في مقر مهرجان القاهرة السينمائي…

استقبلت معالي محافظه دمياط، د. منال عوض وفد هيئة فولبرايت برئاسة د. ماجي نصيف المديرة التنفيذية و أ. ساره جلال مساعدة منسق برامج لمناقشة اوجه…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt was pleased to partner with friends at AmCham over hosting a Multi-Stakeholder Conversation on Vocational Education and Training (VET).…

استقبل معالي محافظ أسوان السيد اللواء أشرف عطية وفد هيئة فولبرايت برئاسة د. ماجي نصيف المدير التنفيذي للهيئة ولفيف من خريجيين برامج فولبرايت لعقد اجتماعات…

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt proudly congratulates Fulbright Scholar Program alumnus, Mr. Gamal Hosni, Head of Art Collection and Art Projects at Bibliotheca Alexandrina for…

Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, the President of Alexandria University, University Vice Presidents and Deans of Faculties along with several leaders from Special Projects and International…

قام فريق فولبرايت بقيادة د. ماجي نصيف المدير التنفيذي للهيئة، والأستاذ أشرف إسماعيل المدير المالي، والأستاذة مي عياد منسق برامج أول، والأستاذة خديجة رؤوف مساعدة…

استقبل معالي رئيس جامعة بني سويف الأستاذ الدكتور منصور حسن وفد هيئة فولبرايت برئاسة الدكتورة ماجي نصيف المدير التنفيذي لهيئة فولبرايت وبصحبتها الأستاذ آسر هاني…

تشرفت هيئة فولبرايت بزيارة جامعة القاهرة ومقابلة الأستاذ الدكتور محمد العطار نائب رئيس الجامعة والدكتورة هايدي بيومي رئيس مكتب العلاقات الدولية بالجامعة. واصطحبت الدكتورة ماجي…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) was honored to visit Helwan University and meet with Dr. Mamdooh Mahdy, University President; Dr. Mona Attiyah, Vice…

The Commission hosted a lecture at Consoleya – downtown Cairo to showcase the work of 2 US U.S. grantees who work on gender issues and…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt was honored to partner with colleagues at AMCHAM to cohost Minister of Higher Education and Acting Minister of Health,…

تشرفت هيئة فولبرايت بزياره جامعه مدينة السادات ولقاء الاستاذ الدكتور/احمد بيومى رئيس الجامعه و الساده العمداء بالتنسيق مع الدكتوره/نشوى سليمان مدير مكتب العلاقات الدولية بالجامعه…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) was honored to partner with Ain Shams University to host a national seminar led by US Fulbright Specialist…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt was pleased to partner with friends at AmCham over hosting a conference titled ‘Towards Building Inclusive and Sustainable Communities…

BFCE Executive Director Dr. Maggie Nassif was honored to meet President of Benha University, Dr. Gamal Sousa; Vice President, Dr. Nasser El Gizawi and Benha…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted its annual Alexandria alumni event at the Cecil hotel which was attended by alumni and friends from Alexandria,…

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt team was honored to meet with Assistant Minister for Sports and Youth, Dr. Abdullah Al Batesh and Mr. Ahmed Hosni,…

يشارك الحاصلون على منحة إدارة المعاهد الفنية والكليات  المجتمعية في برنامج مدته خمسة أسابيع في فلوريدا. يقدم البرنامج للمسؤولين المصريين العاملين على تخطيط التعليم العالي…

On February 21, 2022, Special Envoy for Climate, John Kerry gave a special address at The American University in Cairo in preparation for Egypt’s hosting…

Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada – The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted the 4th annual Egyptian University leadership Program (ULP) under the auspices of BFCE…

December 11th, 2022, BFCE hosted a small outdoor holiday gathering for its active Egyptian alumni circles, friends of the commission and current US grantees.

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) was honored to participate in a panel at the Global Forum for Higher Education and Scientific Research at…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Program in Egypt was honored to participate in the U.S. State Department 75th Anniversary celebration of…

The 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program was celebrated with festivities across the globe to honor “75 Years of Impact- Innovators, Trailblazers, Fulbrighters.” On November…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) joins the family, friends and art community in Egypt and across the world in paying respect to Fulbright…

On November 8th, 2021, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted a virtual celebration whose main theme was “75 Years of Friendship and Exchange” to…

On October 27, 2021, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted its second episode on accessibility and inclusion of individuals with special physical and…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) was at the 2021 El Gouna Film Festival https://elgounafilmfestival.com to connect with Fulbright alumni in the arts and…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted a workshop for Deans of Nursing Education Colleges in Egypt, which was led by Dr. Brenda Moore, U.S.…

Over the summer of 2021, BFCE hosted two online workshops on Creative Thinking and Time Management. The workshop was facilitated by Red Rock International, Egypt,…

On Tuesday, June 29th, 2021, BFCE hosted a working dinner for the Community College for Administrators Program (CCAP) to discuss recruitment. The meeting was led…

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt honored Ms. Jennifer Rasamimanana, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, for her service as Treasurer of its…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted its 2nd season of the Ramadan Fulbright-Egypt Art Alumni Digital Dialogues: Creative Healing on Wednesday, April 21,…

Congratulations to the Fulbright Egypt Commission alumni who won the State Awards for academic and scientific excellence: Prof. Hussein Khaled, Former Minister of Higher Education,…

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Fulbright Program. The Binational Commission in Egypt partnered with the popular online media company…

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted Fulbright alumni and experts from Egypt, Portugal and Brazil who shared their diverse experiences…

On March 10th 2021, the Commission hosted a Fulbright alumni circle virtual roundtable. Reflections were led by Commission alumni, Dean Osama Madany, Spokesperson for Menoufia…

On February 23rd 2021, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted the 2nd episode of the Global Fulbright Alumni Digital Dialogues which engages Fulbright…

Fulbright Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif met Mr. Alaa Thabet, Editor in Chief of Al Ahram newspaper to discuss ways for collaboration between the Fulbright…

Sahl Hasheesh – The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted a three-day meeting from December 10 to 12, 2020 at the Baron Palace Hotel…

On December 7th, 2020, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted its 6th annual Fulbright Egypt alumni appreciation event to celebrate the successful completion…

On October 14, 2020 Executive Director, Dr. Maggie N. Nassif met with Dr. Rasha Kamal, Head of the Central Administration for International Students at the…

On September 22nd, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) was honored to cohost H.E. Dr. Tarek Shawki, Egyptian Minister of Education in partnership with the American…

Dr. Maggie N. Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt was honored to meet his Excellency, Mr. Sayed Elkaseer, Egypt’s Minister of…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) was honored to cohost two webinars to unveil Egypt’s education strategies for post-Covid-19. The first event aired on…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) aired the 6th episode of the Fulbright-Egypt Alumni Digital Dialogue Series on health and well-being during the Corona…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) aired the 5th episode of the Fulbright-Egypt Alumni Digital Dialogue Series on Distance Teaching and Learning: The New Normal…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) aired its 2nd episode of the Fulbright Ramadan Performances and Art Alumni Digital Dialogues: Creative Healing led by…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) launched its Art Alumni Digital Dialogues and Performances: Creative Healing. Novelist and Assistant Professor of English Literature at…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted the 2nd episode of the Fulbright Alumni Digital Dialogues: The Humanities at a Time of Crisis on…

On April 15, 2020 The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted the first episode of its Alumni Digital Dialogue Series on the Humanities at…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted the following Receptions and Roundtable Discussions for academic year 2019-2020 Fulbright U.S. Scholars in Egypt that were…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research hosted an event on March 2nd,…

On February 20th 2020, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt was honored by a visit from Assistant Secretary of State for Education and Cultural Affairs,…

Sahl Hasheesh – The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted a three-day meeting from December 11 to 13, 2019 at the Baron Palace Hotel…

On October 28, 2019, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted its 5th Annual Fulbright Alumni Conference at the Cairo Marriott Hotel which was…

Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif met with Cairo University President and Vice President to discuss future collaboration including hosting Fulbright Scholars to conduct research in…

Dr. Mohamed Maait, Minister of Finance welcomed Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt to discuss ways for collaboration between the…

Cairo – The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted an information session on July 9th, 2019 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cairo which…

From January to April of 2019, the Fulbright program team traveled and met with the presidents, vice-presidents, professors, students as well as Fulbright alumni at…

On May 15, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted its annual volunteer appreciation Ramadan Iftar which was attended by the Commission’s alumni circles…

BFCE participates in the Global Forum for Higher Education and Scientific Research which took place at the New Administrative Capital between April 4-6, 2019. Executive Director,…

On March 25th, 2019, The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted a Proposal Writing Workshop at the Faculty of Arts at Helwan University. The…

On March 20, 2019, Dr. Maggie Nassif Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt accompanied by Mr. Asser Hany, Senior Program Officer and…

  On February 26, 2019, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) hosted a Proposal Writing Workshop at The Faculty of Economics and Political Science…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) met with Minister of Agriculture and Fulbright Scholar alumnus, Dr. Ezzedlin Abou…

BFCE team members: Reem Alfred and  Raheem Mikhail were at the two-day conference hosted by the American University in Cairo (AUC) answering questions and advising…

The conference was held on January 22, 2019 under the auspices of Benha University’s President Dr. Hussein El- Maghrab and BFCE’s alumnus of the University…

On October 21, 2018, BFCE hosted its 4th Annual Fulbright Alumni Conference at Conrad Cairo Hotel. Recently returned Fulbright alumni across all programs engaged in a…

This year the Commission welcomed its new Chair of the Board, Dr. Amr Adly, Deputy Minister of Higher Education( BFCE Alumnus); its new Treasurer, Ms.…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, BFCE Executive Director joined more than 180 guests from 20 countries who participated in the first European/Transatlantic Fulbright Diversity Conference. The two…

                    Program News: 120 Egyptian students, scholars, and professionals traveled from 19 governorates to study at…

This summer the Commission hosts seven interns in the months of July, August and September. Maryam Mohamed, Sarah Abdelrahim, Yara Hossam, Nada Mohamed, Sara Hafez,…

The Fulbright team led by Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director paid visits to various leaders in the finance and banking field to discuss ways to…

On Thursday, July 12 , 2018, BFCE Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif paid a visit to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and met with…

On July 11, 2018, Dr. Maggie Nassif, Fulbright Executive Director; Mr. Asser Waheeb, Senior Program Officer and Ms. Reem Alfred, Program Officer were received by…

In July of 2018, Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt paid visits to the Honorable, Judge Mohamed Abdelmohsen, President of…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) and Dr. Desouky Eid, Vice President of Suez University and BFCE alumnus…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE), paid a visit to General Yassin Taher to discuss possibilities for collaboration,…

The Commission hosted an alumni event for Community College for Administrators Program (CCAP) alumni and Dr. Jeff Milligan, Director of the Learning Systems Institute at The Florida…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt ( BFCE) hosted its annual volunteer appreciation event, on June 6th. Volunteers among Fulbright alumni and friends of the…

Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of State, Ms. Marie Royce meets with Executive Directors of Fulbright Commission from 22 countries to discuss Fulbright…

Fulbright Alumni Association visit to Fulbright alumnus – Congressman Tom Cole (R – Oklahoma – Appropriations Committee) on May 24th, 2018

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission, participated in a panel discussion on educational exchange programs and their lifelong benefits to the individual…

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted its annual Alexandria Alumni Circle event for Fulbright alumni in Alexandria and the Nile delta region on Sunday, April…

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) team conducted information sessions on opportunities for graduate students, scholars and working professionals at Alexandria university, Pharos University,…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of The Fulbright Commission in Egypt was honored to receive an invitation for the opening ceremony of the National Conference…

Fulbright team spent 2 days in El-Minia to conduct information sessions on opportunities for graduate students, scholars and working professionals at Minia Univesity and Deraya…

On February 21, 2018, the Fulbright Commission team paid a visit to Ain Shams University and conducted an info-session on opportunities for travel and study…

On January 29, 2018, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted a roundtable with Ms. Robin Lerner, CEO of Texas International Consortium who spoke about…

Dr. Nassif met with Minister of Transportation, Dr. Hesham Arafat; Dr. Mostafa Abo-Hashema, BFCE alumnus and Director of Egyptian National Institute of Transport as well as members…

BFCE’s Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif and Senior Program Officer, Asser Waheeb met with Dr. Waheed Ali, Dean of the Technological College for Military Production,…

BFCE team members: Asser Wahib- Senior Program Officer; Raheem Mikhail – Program Officer and Nermin Fikry- Senior Admin Officer were at the two-day job fair…

In December, the Commission received applications for the AY 2018 Community College Initiative (CCIP). Thanks to our Community College for Administrators Program (CCAP) alumni and…

On November 20th,2017, BFCE’s Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif chaired a roundtable at the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) Conference held in Washington D.C., which…

In celebration of International week, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted several small reunions for its program alumni. On Nov 12, alumni of the…

In celebration of International week, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt hosted several small reunions for its program alumni. On Nov 7th, alumni in the…

Ms. Kit Bartels, Fulbright Program Branch Chief, NEA Region, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and Dr. Maggie Nassif, BFCE Executive Director…

  BFCE Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Nassif, addressed an audience of business and academic leaders at a conference held on April 22nd, 2017, on the…

A delegation of senior-level Egyptian higher education officials- funded by the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt, as well as administrators from post-secondary technical institutions, met…

BFCE hosted a one day workshop at the Cairo University School of Nursing that featured Dr. Elaine Bond, Former Dean of Nursing at Brigham Young…

The Commission hosted four U.S. experts on community colleges and vocational education on Nov 2 and 3 during a two-day seminar, which was attended by…

On February 21, the Alumni Office of the Commission in cooperation with the US Embassy hosted a seminar titled:  “Solutions of the Challenges that Face…

Dr. Maggie Nassif, Ms. Ranya Rashed and Mr. Asser Hany met with Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research of Al Azhar University, Prof. Ashraf…

This is a busy time for us at the Commission as the program teams are enthusiastically recruiting for our HEI, Islamic and Student Programs. Our…

On Sunday, January 10, the Commission in cooperation with Gezira Art Center hosted a panel discussion titled:  “The Art Economy in Egypt:  Challenges, Needs and…

On January 6, the Commission in cooperation with the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University hosted a workshop for approximately forty house officer doctors titled:…

On Thursday, December 10, 2015,  the Science Circle of the Commission in cooperation with the National Research Center in Egypt, held its annual competition for…

In 2015, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) celebrated its 65th anniversary with three events on education, economic development and employment. The first roundtable…

On Nov 14 and 15 , Dr Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of BFCE conducted an outreach visit to Alexandria where she visited Pharos University, the…

On Oct. 29, 2015, the Science Circle of the Commission hosted a symposium titled “Living along the Nile”  on  issues related to water in Egypt.…

On September 9, 2015 the Commission in cooperation with the Faculty of Engineering at Cairo University, hosted its first annual alumni academic conference. The conference…

On May 17, the alumni of the Commission’s Humanities Circle in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, Helwan University co-hosted a conversation titled: “Knowledge Production…

On May 14, the Commission’s Science Circle conducted the third of its conferences titled: “Egypt: Towards Sustainable Energy” addressing energy as one of the major…

On May 7, the Commission’s Teachers’ Circle alumni conducted a seminar on “Back to Inspire” hosted by the Students’ Club of the English Department, Faculty…

In continuation of its 65th  anniversary celebrations, the Commission conducted on March 30 a webinar titled “65 Years of Fulbright in Egypt: Looking Forward to…

On February 18th, 2015, the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) launched its 65th Anniversary celebrations with a Roundtable Discussion titled: “65 Years in Egypt…

The Commission’s Science Circle conducted its seminars on “Traffic Challenges in Egyptian Cities: Toward a Sustainable Traffic System” co-hosted by the Automobile and Tourism Club…

December 9-11, 2014, BFCE team (Maggie Nassif,  Nevine Gad El Mawla, and Dina Gaafar) visited Pharos University and the City of Scientific Research and Technological…

On November 16 and 17, BFCE team (Dina Gaafar, Nevine Gad El Mawla, Iman Hegazi and Maggie Nassif) visit the Aswan School District and Aswan…

On November 5, the Commission’s circle of humanities alumni conducted a seminar on “To  Kill a Mockingbird: A Challenging Translation” being  one of the most…

BFCE staff ( Dina Gafar, Nevine Gad El Mawla and Maggie Nassif) attend 1st Employment Fair at Qena University’s Career Development Center(CDC). The team hosted…

With a lunch on the rooftop of the Commission, the Commission bid farewell to its Executive Director Ms. Elizabeth Khalifa, following two years of service…

On Thursday, September 10, the Commission’s Alumni Office launched a new initiative titled: “The World through the Eyes of Fulbrighers.” This initiative, through a series…

On April 17, the Commission’s Science Circle conducted a one day conference titled “Young Entrepreneurs in Science and Engineering.” The conference aimed to foster and support…

On March 22, the Commission’s Humanities Circle in collaboration with Pharos University in Alexandria, conducted a seminar titled “Civic Education and Civic Engagement” where more than…

On February 7-8,the Commission’s  Egyptian Hubert Humphrey Alumni Forum conducted its launch conference titled “Together for a New Egypt:  Challenges of Transition.”  In the wake…

On November 6, the Commission’s Alumni Humanities Circle conducted a seminar on: Religious Studies in Egypt: Present Challenges and Future Hopes. Both speakers of the…

On June 24 the Commission’s Alumni Office in collaboration with Egyptian and American Alumni arranged a visit to the 57357 Hospital for Children with Cancer…

On May 20, the Commission’s HHH Alumni Forum conducted a seminar on “Religion and State in Contemporary Egypt” at the Commission premises, the Villa.  …

On May 9th the Commission’s Teachers’ Circle alumni conducted a workshop on “Teaching Authentic Materials in ESL Classes.”  Twelve alumni of the Foreign Language Teaching…

The Commission’s Science Circle conducted the third of its seminars on “Fulbrighters Face Egypt’s Scientific Challenges” focusing on “Young Innovators in Energy.” Co-hosted by the…

On March 27 the Commission’s Hubert Humphrey Alumni forum conducted a seminar on “Possible Reform Paths for Egypt Current Challenges.” Convened in cooperation with the…

On May 9-11 the Commission hosted its annual year-end Retreat for U.S. Fulbrighters. Convened in Ain ElSukhna, the retreat heard American Fulbrighters’ presentations on sharing their…

An Artist Researcher, who explores the interfaces between culture, memory, phenomenology, social mind and Post-Fordist economic structures, has conducted a series of seminars for Graduate…

On April 18th American Fulbrighters and some Egyptian Alumni gathered at the Villa for a seminar on “Egypt in Transition”. The seminar featured Dr. Ezzedine…

Ms. Patricia Kubala, an American Institute of International Education Graduate Fellow, is conducting research on “Islamic Drama in Egypt from the Nahda to the Satellite…

On March 14, the Commission’s Board of Directors and staff hosted a reception in honor of Egyptian alumni and American Fulbrighters. The event provided the…

An American Fulbrighter has begun research on “Agricultural Science, Colonial Modernity, and Rural Egypt, 1882-1922” while affiliated with Al Azhar University.  He is Mr. Evan…

On February 25, the Commission’s Humanities Circle in collaboration with the Faculty of Alsun, Ain Shams University conducted a seminar, “Revolutionary Nation and Bewildered Media.”…

Twenty-three American Fulbright Scholars from ten different MENA-hosted countries assembled in Cairo, Egypt from March 2-4, 2013 for the first MENA-region Fulbright Scholars Enrichment Seminar.…

Mr. Jonathan Guyer, an American Fulbright student, is conducting research on “Cartoons of the Revolution:  Documenting Egypt’s Political Transition” while affiliated with Cairo University. Mr.…

Dr. Randy Gaugler, Professor and Director of the Center for Vector Biology at Rutgers University, has begun conducting research at Cairo University.  Dr. Gaugler graduated…

On February 8, American Fulbrighters toured Saqqara, Dahshour and Memphis.  The tour was sponsored by the Commission’s Culture and Education Program and was led by…

Shawn Renee Lent, AY2012-2013 U.S. Fulbright Scholar to Egypt, completed a four-month lecturing grant from September 1, 2012 to January 1, 2013. During her grant,…

The Commission’s Executive Director Ms. Elizabeth Khalifa called on Prof. Hossam Kamel, the President of Cairo University, this past November.  During their meeting Ms. Khalifa and…

Mrs. Leticia ElNaggar, an American Fulbright student, is conducting research on “Nay Performance in Classical and Folkloric Egyptian Musical Contexts” while affiliated with the Academy…

On November 27,   the Commission’s circle of humanities alumni conducted a seminar on “To  Revolt or to Adapt:  From Teaching Revolutionary Literature to Initiating…

In November, the Commission’s HHH Alumni Forum conducted a seminar on “The Egyptian Constitution:  Challenges and Hopes.” Nearly one hundred academics, graduate students, undergraduate students…

Ms. Hannah Chartoff, a graduate of Duke University, is pursuing Arabic language studies at Arab Academy. Ms. Chartoff studied Political Science at University College in…

Ms. Sarah Sharp is pursuing Arabic language studies at Al Diwan Center, and will soon begin a research project while affiliated with Helwan University. Ms.…

On November 23-25 fourteen American Fulbrighters visited Minia Governorate and Minia University.  The tour was sponsored by the Commission’s Culture and Education Program, and was…

Ms. Shawn Lent, an Arts Integration Specialist at Columbia College, has begun lecturing at the Academy of Arts’ High Institute of Ballet.  Ms. Lent graduated…

Mr. Noah Tetenbaum, a graduate of Grinnell College, is pursuing Arabic language studies at Al Diwan Center.  Mr. Tetenbaum studied Arabic at the American University…

A graduate of George Washington University is conducting research while affiliated with Helwan University. She is Ms. Dominique DeAngelo. Ms. DeAngelo took her B.A. from George…

A recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis has begun conducting research on gender and women’s studies at the American University in Cairo. He is…

Dr. Laura Bier, an Assistant Professor in History at Georgia Institute of Technology, has begun conducting research at Ain Shams University.  Dr. Bier graduated from…

Ms. Navdeep Sokhey, an alumna of Gettysburg College, has assumed language studies at the Center for Arabic Studies Abroad (CASA) at the American University in…

Dr. Carol Riphenburg, a professor in Political Science at College of DuPage, has begun conducting research at Cairo University. Dr. Riphenburg was educated at the…

Mr. Spencer Case, an American Fulbright student, is conducting research on “Islam’s Forgotten Humanist: an Explication of Miskawayh’s Ethical System” while  affiliated with the American…

Ms. Michelle Liguori, an American Fulbright student, is conducting research on “The Supreme Constitutional Court, Religion, and Egypt’s Constitutional Transformation” while affiliated with Cairo University.…

Ms. Leslie Adkins, an alumna of Davidson College, has assumed language studies at the International Language Institute (ILI). Ms. Adkins took her B.A. degree from Davidson…

On October 19, 20 American Fulbrighters visited Alexandria as an overnight trip sponsored by the Commission’s Culture and Education Program. While in Alexandria the Fulbrighters…

Ms. Lindsey Smith, an alumna of the University of Texas at Austin, has assumed language studies at the Center for Arabic Studies Abroad (CASA) at…

Mr. Nathaniel Kim, an alumnus of University of California – Los Angeles, has assumed language studies at the Center for Arabic Studies Abroad (CASA) at…

An American Fulbrighter has begun research on “Egyptian Film, Media, and National Identity: 1952-1976” while affiliated with Cairo University. He is Mr. Meir Walters, a…

Ms. Miriam Berger, an alumnus of Wesleyan University, has assumed language studies at the Center for Arabic Studies Abroad (CASA). Ms. Berger studied Modern Standard…

On September 22 American Fulbright grantees and their family members enjoyed a walking tour of Coptic and Islamic Cairo.  The program was sponsored by the…

An American Fulbrighter has begun research on “State Reform and Political Transition in 19th and 20th Century Egypt”. She is Ms. Sofia Fenner, a doctoral…

On  September 21, three of the Commission’s  alumni circles (Humanities Circle, Science Circle and Artists Circle) in cooperation with the Cultural Development Fund of  the…

On September 18, the Commission convened an orientation for its AY2012-2013 American Fulbright grantees. The Commission’s new Executive Director, Elizabeth Khalifa, welcomed the group and…

The Commission is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Elizabeth B. Khalifa as its new Executive Director. She succeeds Dr. Bruce A. Lohof, who has…

Mr. Yussef Auf, a Labor and Family Court judge in the Giza Primary Court has successfully concluded a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship at American University’s…

A Chief Police Officer with the Ministry of Interior has completed an AY2011-2012 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship in law and human rights while resident at…

With a reception at the Fountain Area of the American University in Cairo’s Tahrir Square campus, followed by a concert in Ewart Hall, the Commission…

The Commission’s AY2012-2013 American Fulbrighters have participated in a pre-departure orientation hosted in Washington, DC, by the U.S. Department of State for Fulbright scholars and…

The Commission has hosted a luncheon in honor of its eminent arts alumna, Ms. Gazbia Sirry (Huntington Hartford Foundation AY1965-1966; National Museum for Women in…

The Commission has conducted a pre-departure orientation for nine Egyptians scheduled to participate in the AY2012-2013 Fulbright Egyptian Scholar Program. The orientation included a presentation…

An economist from the University of Kansas has conducted a series of seminars for faculty members and graduate students at the American University in Cairo. He…

The Commission has conducted a pre-departure orientation for Egyptian Fulbrighters scheduled to participate in the AY2012-2013 Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program.  The orientation included…

On June 27-28 the Commission conducted a pre-departure orientation for Egyptian students selected to participate in AY2012-2013 exchanges.  The orientation included a presentation on “American…

Ten undergraduate students from the University of Houston – Clear Lake have participated in a study tour of Egypt. The tour was conducted by two…

A participant in the Commission’s Fulbright Egypt Student Program in Islamic Studies has earned an M.A. degree with Honors from the Yale Divinity School. She…

On May 10-12 U.S. the Commission hosted its annual year-end conference for U.S. Fulbrighters. Convened in Ain Sukna, the retreat heard American Fulbright Scholars share…

The Commission’s Cultural and Educational Program has collaborated with Cairo University’s Center for Civilization Studies and Dialogue of Cultures to convene an Egyptian American-Dialogue. U.S.…

The Commission’s Science Circle has conducted the second of its seminars on “Fulbrighters Face Egypt’s Scientific Challenges.” Hosted by the American University in Cairo, the…

The Commission’s Science Circle has conducted the second of its seminars on “Fulbrighters Face Egypt’s Scientific Challenges.” Hosted by the American University in Cairo, the…

Dr. Francisca Oboh-Ikuenobe, a professor of engineering and geology at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, has conducted a workshop at Alexandria University. The…

In March the Commission’s circle of humanities alumni conducted a workshop on “Teaching Revolutionary Literature at Egyptian Universities.” Three dozen academics from universities throughout Egypt…

Late last month American Fulbrighters and their families enjoyed “A Walk Back in Time to Discover Islamic Cairo”. The event was a walking tour of…

Dr. Magda Bagnied, a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Ahram Canadian University, has spoken at her host institution, Elizabethtown College, on the role of social media in…

A sculptor from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco has begun lecturing in Helwan University’s Faculty of Applied Arts. He is Mr. Erik…

Ms. Deena Omar of the Commission’s Egyptian team members called on Benha University recently.  While at the University Ms. Deena presented a seminar on Fulbright…

Mr. Tom Healy, Chairman of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, has visited the Commission.  While at the Villa, Mr. Healy conferred with senior…

Grove/Atlantic has published Adios, Happy Homeland, a novel by Fulbright alumna Ana Menendez. A former columnist with the Miami Herald, Menendez was a 2008-2009 U.S.…

Research by Fulbright alumna Noha Gamal Khalaf has appeared in Multi Drug Resistance:  A Global Concern, published by Bentham Books.  Dr. Noha collaborated with her…

Mr. Zachary Newell, an associate librarian at Salem State College, is lecturing at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Mr. Newell was educated at Susquehanna University (B.A. 1999) and took…

On February 2 the Commission’s Board of Directors and staff hosted a reception in honor of American Fulbrighters and Egyptian alumni.  The event provided the…

On February 16-18 American Fulbrighters and their families enjoyed a retreat in Ismailia. While offsite the grantees heard their student colleagues share the results of…

On November 2 American Fulbrighters gathered at the Villa for a seminar on “The Role of the Media in the Egyptian Uprising.” The seminar, which…

On February 2 the Commission’s Board of Directors and staff hosted a reception in honor of American Fulbrighters and Egyptian alumni. The event provided the…

On January 17 the Commission’s Science Circle visited the Water and Sanitation Company, Dakahlia. Following on the Circle’s initiative, “Fulbrighters Face Egypt’s Scientific Challenges,” begun…

U.S. Fulbright alumnus Professor Hanu Pappu (Alexandria University 2009-2010) has described his experience as a Fulbright scholar in Egypt to colleagues at the Washington State…

An Assistant Researcher from the Cordoba Institute has begun master’s degree studies at Boston University. She is Ms. Najah Nadi Ahmed. Ms. Najah earned a…

The 34th annual conference of the Fulbright Association, convened in Washington, was attended by two representatives of the Fulbright Commission, alumnus Dr. Hani Moubasher (University…

An Assistant Lecturer at Al-Azhar University has begun Ph.D. studies at Brandeis University. He is Mr. Mostafa Mahmoud Hassan. Mr. Mostafa graduated from Al Azhar…

On December 1 American Fulbrighters gathered at the Villa for a seminar on Egypt’s parliament election and it impact on the country’s political transformation. The…

A teaching assistant in Cairo University’s Faculty of Engineering has begun doctoral studies at Texas Tech University. She is Ms. Samiha Said Elsayed Morsy, a…

A teaching assistant in Cairo University’s Faculty of Agriculture has begun Ph.D. studies at North Carolina State University. He is Mr. Mohamed Naguib Elhehaly Goher.…

On November 2 American Fulbrighters gathered at the Villa for a seminar on “The Role of the Media in the Egyptian Uprising.” The seminar, which…

An assistant lecturer in Cairo University’s Faculty of Engineering has begun doctoral studies at the University of Texas – Austin. He is Mr. Mohamed Lotfi…

An alumna of George Washington University is in Alexandria pursuing her interest in “Obesity, the Role of Fast-Food, and Nutritional Awareness in Egypt.” She is…

A demonstrator in the Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, has begun postgraduate studies at North Carolina State University. He is Mr. Mohamed Khaled Mohamed Nafadi.…

Mr. Aviel Asher-Schapiro, an American Fulbright student, is conducting research on interreligious cooperation in Egypt while affiliated with the Al Azhar Center for Dialogue. Mr.…

The head of the American University in Cairo’s law collection has begun master’s degree studies at University of North Carolina – Greensboro. He is Mr.…

Ms. Sara Hassani, an American Fulbright student, is conducting research on hepatitis C while affiliated with Ain Shams University. Ms. Hassani was educated at the…

A concept artist and art coordinator from Timeline Interactive has begun master’s degree studies at the Savannah College of Arts. She is Ms. Lobna M.…

Dr. Shaden Tageldin, an associate professor of cultural studies and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota, has traveled to Egypt to continue her research…

An alumna of Smith College is in Alexandria to conduct research on “How Digital Media is Transforming Egyptian Colloquial Arabic into a Written Language.” She…

A lecturer in graphic design at the German University in Cairo has begun postgraduate studies at the School of Visual Arts in New York. He…

An assistant lecturer in Cairo University’s National Cancer Institute, Mr. Hatem Osama Ahmed Mohamed Kaseb, has begun his Ph.D. studies at the University of Pittsburgh.…

Ms. Ania Szremski, an American Fulbright student, is conducting research on Egyptian art in the 1970s while affiliated with Helwan University. Ms. Szremski graduated from…

A teaching assistant in the Faculty of Computers and Information, Cairo University, has begun Ph.D. studies at Purdue University. He is Mr. Ahmed Samy Ismail…

Dr. Meriam Belli, an assistant professor of history at University of Iowa, has begun research in Egypt while affiliated with Cairo University. Dr. Belli is…

A business development manager at Schlumberger Cairo has begun postgraduate studies at the University of Chicago. He is Mr. Ahmed Ali Tawfic Ayoub Ali Saleh, a…

Mr. Ahmed Abdeltawab Ahmed Elsisi, a 2004 graduate of Cairo University’s School of Law, has begun postgraduate studies at Stanford University. Mr. Ahmed is currently…

Mr. Richard J. Findley, a lecturer in architecture at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, has begun lecturing and conducting research at Ain Shams…

An American Fulbrighter has begun research on education and translation in nineteenth-century Egypt while affiliated with Cairo University. She is Ms. Archana Prakash, a doctoral…

Fulbright alumnus Mr. Mostafa Hassan Mohamed (Virginia Commonwealth University 2009-2010) has begun studies at his alma mater leading to a Ph.D. degree in medicinal chemistry…

An American Fulbright student is conducting research on “4Shbab TV and the Morality of Music Videos” while affiliated with Cairo University. He is Mr. Maurice…

An American Fulbrighter has begun research on colloquial Egyptian poetry while affiliated with Cairo University. He is Mr. Michael Kellner, an alumnus of Bard College.…

Mr. Ibrahim Elshamy, an alumnus of Dartmouth College, has enrolled in the American University in Cairo’s “Forced Migration and Refugee Studies” program. Mr. Elshamy has…

An American Fulbrighter has begun to conduct research on Arabic calligraphy while affiliated with Helwan University. He is Mr. Munir Sayegh, an alumnus of Saint…

Dr. Ghazzal Dabiri, Coordinator of Persian Program at Columbia University, has begun research on classical Arabic poetry while affiliated with Cairo University.  Dr. Dabiri was…

On September 14 the Commission convened an orientation for its AY2011-2012 American Fulbright grantees. The orientation was hosted by Mr. Marc J. Sievers, Deputy Chief…

Ms. udit Visontai, an alumna of the University of California – San Diego, has enrolled in The American University in Cairo’s “Forced Migration and Refugee Studies”…

Ms. Natalie Fowler, an alumna of the University of California – San Diego, has enrolled in The American University in Cairo’s “Forced Migration and Refugee Studies”…

An associate professor of accounting at the  University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh  has begun lecturing at Alexandria University’s Faculty of Commerce. He is Dr.  Peter…

Mr. Jacob Scruggs , an alumnus of  Pomona College, is conducting research on Arabic poetry. Under the title “Arab Poetry: Speaking to the People,” he is…

American Fulbrighers and their families, together with Commission staff members, toured Dahshour, Memphis, and Sakkara recently. The tour, led by Dr. Chahinda Karim, a professor of…

A student from Alexandria University is pursuing her master’s degree studies in human resource management at the University of Illinois – Urbana– Champaign. She is Ms. Sara Raouf…

An Egyptian Hubert H. Humphrey fellow in the field of law and human rights is enjoying his fellowship year at the University of Minnesota law school.…

Dr. Catherine Jarjisian, a consultant and former dean of the Cleveland Institute of Music, is visiting the Faculty of Music Education at Helwan University under the auspices…

A Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) from Cairo is sharing her language and culture with students at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville.  Ms. Reham Othman, an English…

An Egyptian specialist in public health is a Hubert H. Humphrey fellow on the campus of Emory University. She is Dr. Rania Hassanein of the National Blood…

Egyptian Fulbrighter Ms. Raghda Tarek El-Dessouky, a graduate of Ain Shams University, is studying Orientalism and Occidentalism in Tariq Ali’s Islam Quartet at the University…

A Ph.D. candidate at the University of Chicago has begun research in Cairo. He is Mr. Joseph Yackley. Mr. Yackley holds a B.A. degree in philosophy…

Dr. Rashika El Ridi (Harvard University 1994-1995), a professor of immunology at Cairo University, is one of five scientists worldwide to receive the L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Awards for…

Fulbright Alumnus Ali Elghrabawy has defended his thesis before Cairo University’s Faculty of Agriculture. His research, which focuses on the biological control of mosquitoes, was based…

Ms. Mai Mogib, a teaching assistant in Cairo University’s Faculty of Economics and Political Science, has consulted with several Coptic leaders in California. Ms. Mai…

An Egyptian Fulbright Student has attended the Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America in Montreal. He is Mr. Samy Metwally, an editor at IslamOnline.Net who is…

One of the Commission’s Master’s Degree students has presented a paper at the Language Research Forum hosted by Michigan State University. He is Mr. Ayman A.…

On November 8 Dr. Ibrahim Negm, Senior Advisor to Sheikh Ali Gomaa, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, spoke to 20 American Fulbrighters on “Human Rights…

Dr. Douglas Weeks, Babcock Professor of Piano at Converse College,visited the Cairo Conservatoire recently under the auspices of the Commission’s Fulbright Specialist Program. Invited by Dr.…

On September 30 American Fulbright grantees and their family members enjoyed a walking tour of Coptic and Islamic Cairo. The program was sponsored by the…

An assistant professor from DePaul University has begun lecturing at the American University in Cairo. He is Dr. Scott W. Hibbard. Dr. Hibbard was educated at…

A student from Cairo University has begun his master’s degree studies in physical therapy at New York University. He is Mr. Mohamed Sayed Ahmed. Mr. Ahmed earned a…

Dr. Kathleen Marie Cain, Acting Vice Provost and Associate Professor, Gettysburg College, has begun lecturing and conducting research at the Institute of Postgraduate Childhood Studies, Ain…

A student from Ain Shams University has begun her master’s degree studies in applied linguistics at Coulmbia University. She is Ms. Nesrine Kamal Basheer. She is…

A professor from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has begun conducting research at the Faculty of Archeology, Cairo University. He is Dr. Karl G. Lorenz. Dr. Lorenz was educated…

A student from the American University in Cairo has begun her master’s degree studies in journalism at Columbia University. She is Ms. Noha Elsayed El Hennawy. Ms. Noha earned…

An associate professor from West Chester University of Pennsylvania has begun conducting research at Helwan University. She is Dr. Virginia Marie daCosta. Dr. daCosta was educated…

A student from Cairo University has begun master’s degree studies in international peace and conflict resolution at Arcadia University. She is Ms. Noura Mohamed Suam. Ms. Noura earned a…

An Associate Professor from the  University of South Alabama  has begun lecturing at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science,  Cairo University. He is Dr. Mir Zohair…

A student from  Ain Shams University  has begun master’s degree studies in Law at  Harvard University – Massachusetts . He is  Mr. Mohamed Sami Helal. Mr. Helal  earned an LL.B.…

A graduate student from Barnard College has begun conducting research at Institute of Coptic Studies. She is Ms. Miriam Aranoff. Ms. Aranoff was educated at Barnard College (B.A. 2007).…

A student from Ain Shams University has begun master’s degree studies in International Policy and Practice at George Washington University – Washington. He is Hesham…

A student from Cairo Conservatoire has begun master’s degree studies in Violin Performance at Indiana University – Bloomington. He is Mr. Khaled Samir Saleh. Mr. Saleh earned a B.A.…

An Associate Professor from the University of Houston-Clear Lake has begun lecturing at the American University in Cairo. He is Dr. John Michael McMullen. Dr. McMullen was educated at…

A student from Cairo University has begun Ph.D. non-degree studies in Inclusion & Marginalization Policies: A Case of the Egyptian Situation at  University of California –…

A student from Alexandria University has begun master’s degree studies in Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is Ms. Dina Ezz Eldin Elzanfaly. Ms. Elzanfaly earned…

Fulbright alumnus Dr. Ibrahim Mostafa Abd Al Wahab Saleh (Universidad Metropolitina 2009) spoke recently at a conference on “Human Rights and Communication” convened at the National…

A doctoral student at the Iowa State University has reached Egypt to conduct research at the Faculty of Agriculture, Suez Canal University. She is Ms. Elise…

On July 9 the Commission’s Science Circle collaborated with Cairo University to host a seminar on “Swine Flu and Avian Influenza: History, Awareness, Control.” The discussion was…

On July 13 the Commission inaugurated a new alumni circle. The Teachers Circle will bring together alumni representing teachers of English and other disciplines. Chairing…

The Commission’s American Studies Circle has conducted the second of its seminars on the term The Portrayal of the ‘Other’” by focusing on U.S. President…

Dr. Amy Elouafi, an assistant professor of history, gender studies, and Middle East studies at the Syracuse University, has begun advanced Arabic studies in the…

Dr. Gaye D. Walton-Price, a member of the faculties of Berkeley City College and Contra Costa College in California, has resumed advanced Arabic studies in the Center…

Ms. Marwa Atef Khairallah Abdel Aziz Khairallah, a participant in the Commission’s Master’s Degree Program, has been awarded a Master of Business Administration degree with…

Dr. Shauna F. Huffaker, an assistant professor of history at the University of Windsor, has begun advanced Arabic studies in the Center for Arabic Study…

On May 26 the Commission’s Executive Director Dr. Bruce A. Lohof called on Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, the President of Al Azhar University. During their meeting…

HarperCollins has published The Last War, a novel by Fulbright alumna Ana Menendez. A former columnist with the Miami Herald, Menendez was a 2008-2009 U.S.…

On April 30 members of the Commission’s Science Circle enjoyed late lunch on the Nile. Organized by the Circle’s leader, alumnus Hani Moubasher(University of California…

An associate professor in Cornell University’s Department of Near Eastern Studies has joined the Center for Arabic Study Abroad’s CASA III program. She is Dr. Deborah…

U.S. Fulbrighter Dr. Evonne H. Whitmore (Ahram Canadian University 2008-2009) has participated in a lecture series coordinated by the Commission and the American University in Cairo.…

On March 15 the Commission’s Cultural and Educational Program collaborated with Cairo University’s Program for Civilization Studies and Dialogue of Cultures to organize an American-Egypt…

On March 26 the Commission’s Science Circle collaborated with Cairo University’s Center for Environment Hazard Mitigation to host a lecture on “The Nile Basin: Status and Future…

Dr. Hanu R. Pappu, a plant virologist at Washington State University – Pullman, is lecturing and conducting research at Alexandria University. In Alexandria Dr. Pappu…

Mr. Ahmed Salama, an AY2008-2009 Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) at Marlboro College, is touring Egypt with his Marlboro Arabic students. The study tour began on…

On March 10, the Commission’s American Studies Circle collaborated with the Cairo University’s Program for Civilization Studies and Dialogue of Cultures to convene a seminar on…

In early March American Fulbrighters and their families visited the famous oasis of Siwa in the Western Desert. The program was sponsored by the Commission’s Culture and…

Dr. Ibrahim Mostafa Abd Al Wahab Saleh, an assistant professor of journalism and mass communication at the American University in Cairo, has returned to Egypt…

On February 14 Dr. Sherif K. Shaheen, Director of Cairo University’s New Central Library, spoke to American Fulbrighters on “Information Resources in Egypt: your shortest…

Ms. Franchesska Berry, an artist from Seattle, has begun her tenure as a Fulbright Scholar at the Academy of Arts. While at the Academy, she…

Mr. Ahmed Abdelfattah Ahmed Haggag, head of the Receiving Unit, Library Sector, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, has begun his master’s degree studies in library and information science…

A recent graduate of Occidental College has reached Egypt to conduct research at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University. She is Ms.Tamara Shogaolu.…

A graduate of Wesleyan University has reached Egypt to conduct research at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University. She is Ms. Arusha Gordon.…

On February 5 the Commission’s Board of Directors and staff hosted a reception at the Cairo Marriott Hotel in honor of its AY2007-2008 Egyptian alumni.…

Two U.S. Fulbright Specialists, Dr. James A. Saunders, a professor of molecular biology at Towson University, and Dr. Benjamin Matthews, a plant physiologist with the…

Dr. Biswa Nath Datta, Presidential Research Professor, Northern Illinois University, has visited Egypt to conduct workshops at Assuit University and Menoufia University. The workshops, which were…

A graduate student from the University of Texas – Austin has begun intensive Arabic language studies at the Arabic Language Institute in Cairo. He is Mr. Dart…

A professor from Indiana University – Purdue University has begun research at the Alexandria University and Ain Shams University. He is Dr. Mohamed A. El-Sharkawy. Dr. El-Sharkawy will conduct research…

Ms. Deena Omar, the Commission’s Egyptian Team member responsible for the Hubert H. Humphrey Program, traveled to the United States recently to enhance her familiarity…

In late December the Commission’s Science Circle, in coordination with Cairo’s prestigious National Research Center, hosted a lecture at the Center by U.S. Fulbright Scholar…

Earlier this month American Fulbrighters gathered at the Villa for a seminar on “The Egyptian Film Industry as a Reflection of Society.” The seminar, which…

An alumna of the Commission’s Egyptian Scholar Program, Dr. Hala Hassan(Case Western Reserve University 2006-2007), participated in an International Family Night hosted recently by Case…

A graduate of Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville and the Rhode Island School of Design has reached Egypt to conduct research with Cairo University’s Faculty of Archaeology. She…

A graduate of Arizona State University is pursuing a diploma in Forced Migration and Refugees Studies at the American University in Cairo. She is Ms. Cara…

A graduate of Arizona State University has reached Cairo to conduct research with Cairo University’s Faculty of Mass Communication. He is Mr. Ian Lee. While in…

A graduate of Northwestern University is pursuing a diploma in Economics in International Development at the American University in Cairo. He is Mr. Grant Whiting. Mr.…

A graduate the University of Michigan has reached Egypt to conduct research at Wadi Hitan National Heritage Park under the supervision of the Ministry of State for…

A graduate of Boston College has reached Egypt to conduct research at Cairo University’s Center for the Elderly. She is Ms. Maryclaire C. Abowd. While at…

On November 22 American Fulbrighters and their families visited the Al Fayoum protectorate of Wadi El Rayan, located 100 kilometers southwest of Cairo. The program…

A graduate student from Harvard University has reached Egypt to conduct research at the Academy of Arts. She is Ms. Diana Esposito. Ms. Esposito earned a…

Dr. Evonne H. Whitmore, associate professor and graduate coordinator of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Kent State University, has reached Egypt to begin…

A Scholar-in-Residence from Cairo University is providing an “eye-opening experience” on the campus of Lehigh University. She is Dr. Amal Hamada, an associate professor of economics and…

A graduate of Valparaiso University has reached Egypt to conduct research with Cairo University’s Faculty of Arts. He is Mr. Jon Hallemeier. Mr. Hallemeier’s subject is:…

Mr. Sherif El Negahy, a 2008-2009 Fulbright student, has obtained full access to the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Department. “I believe…

An American professor of advertising and public relations from Marquette University is visiting Cairo University under the auspices of the Commission’s Fulbright Specialist Program. He is Dr.…

A graduate student from the University of California – Santa Barbara has begun research at Academy of Arts’ Higher Institute of Arabic Music and at the Music Teachers…

On October 23 Fulbright alumnus Dr. Osama Madany(Western Michigan University 2001) of Menoufia University hosted a seminar on the “American Media as Perceived by Egyptians.” The…

On October 12 American Fulbrighters gathered at the Villa for a seminar on “Making Egypt’s Streets Safer for Everyone: campaign against sexual harassment.” The seminar,…

A graduate of the University of Minnesota and Wesleyan University has reached Egypt to conduct research at the Academy of Arts’ Higher Institute of Arabic Music and the Om…

On October 30-31 American Fulbrighters and their families visited Alexandria. The program was sponsored by the Commission’s Culture and Education Program. While in Alexandria the…

A graduate student from Assuit University has begun her master’s degree studies at the University of Florida in the field of accounting. She is Ms. Heba Yousef…

A graduate student from Alexandria University has begun her master’s degree studies in biochemisty at  Creighton University. She is  Ms. Dalia Youssef Selim Youssef. Ms. Dalia earned a…

A graduate student from Cairo University has begun his Master’s Degree studies at the University of Illinois – Champaign-Urbana in the field of architectural engineering. He is Mr.…

A graduate of Cairo University has begun his master’s degree studies at the University of Florida in the field of mechanical engineering. He is Mr. Mohamed Ebead…

A graduate student from the High Cinema Institute has begun his master’s degree studies at the New York Film Academy. He is  Mr. Mostafa Youssef. Mr. Youssef…

A graduate of Wesleyan University has reached Egypt to conduct research at the Academy of Art’s Higher Institute for Theatre Studies. He is Mr. Ian Renner.…

A girls football team in Lafayette, Indiana, has a new assistant coach. He is Mr. Mokhles El Sysy, a participant in the Commission’s Fulbright Student…

On September 15 the Commission convened an orientation in honor of its 2008-2009 American Fulbright grantees. The orientation was hosted by Ambassador Margaret Scobey, who…

A graduate student from Alexandria University has begun his graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is Mr. Hazem El Wassimy. Mr. Hazem earned…

A graduate student from Cairo University has begun her Master’s Degree studies at Georgetown University in the field of Law. She is Ms. Heba Mohamed Hazza. Ms.…

A graduate student from Zagazig University  has begun his Master’s Degree studies at the University of North Texas in the field of Linguistics. He is Mr.…

A U.S. Fulbright Student has begun his studies at American University in Cairo. He is Mr. Khalil Tawil. Mr. Tawil graduated from United States Military Academy in…

Dr. Frederick DeWolfe Miller, Professor and Chair, Doctoral Program in Epidemiology, University of Hawaii, has begun research at the National Institute of Hepatology and Tropical…

Dr. Noor-Aiman Iftikhar Khan, an assistant professor of history at Colgate University, has begun research at Cairo University. While in Cairo she will study “Indian…

A graduate of Williams College has begun intensive Arabic language studies at the Arabic Language Institute in Cairo. She is Ms. Anne C. Peckham. Ms. Peckham studies…

A graduate student from Harvard University  will begin intensive Arabic language studies at the Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) in Cairo. He is Mr. John…

A graduate student from the University of Texas – Austin has begun intensive Arabic language studies at the Arabic Language Institute in Cairo. She is Ms.…

A student from Assuit University has begun master’s degree studies in horticulture at Purdue University. He is Mr. Mokhles El Sysy. Mr. Mokhles earned a B.A.…

A Student from Cairo University has begun master’s degree studies in animal science at the University of Nevada – Reno. He is Mr. Mohamed Nagib Gohar.…

A journalist from the Miami Herald has begun lecturing at the American University in Cairo. She is Ms. Ana Maria Menendez, the Herald’s metro columnist. Ms.…

A graduate of  University of Cincinnati is pursuing a Diploma in Forced Migration and Refugees Studies at the American University in Cairo. He is Mr. Mitchell Sipus. Mr.…

A graduate of Georgetown University has reached Egypt to conduct research with the Faculties of Medicine at Ain Shams University and Cairo University. She is Ms. Christina Hanna.…

A student from  Cairo University has begun master’s degree studies in political science at American University. She is Ms. Heba Mohamed Zahra. Ms. Heba earned a B.A. degree from…

A student from Ain Shams University has begun Ph.D. studies in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois – Champaign-Urbana . He is Mr. Mina…

A student from Ain Shams University has begun master’s degree studies in neuroscience at the State University of New York – Buffalo. He is Mr. Islam Nabil…

A student from Modern Academy at Maadi has begun master’s degree studies at American University. He is Mr. Amr Aly Elgandy. Mr. Elgandy earned a B.A.…

In late July the Commission conducted a pre-departure orientation for Egyptian graduate students selected to participate in AY2008-2009 exchanges. The orientation included a presentation on…

Dr. Rob Haley, an assistant professor at the University of North Florida and Director of Research for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, is visiting Tanta University under…

On July 9-11 twenty-three U.S. Fulbright scholars and students who will be in Egypt in AY2008-2009 attended a pre-departure orientation in Washington, DC. Presentations by…

In June 11-24 sixteen students from the University of Houston – Clear Lake participated in a study tour of Egypt conducted by Fulbright alumnus Dr. Everett…

A U.S. Fulbright Student has reached Egypt to begin research at the Higher Institute for Theatre Studies, Academy of Arts. He is Mr. George Potter.…

On June 11 the Commission’s Executive Director, Dr. Bruce A. Lohof, visited the Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute in Helwan. His hosts at the Institute…

On June 7-10 the Commission conducted a pre-departure orientation for 185 candidates selected for participation in the AY 2008-2009 Community College Initiative (CCI) Program. The orientation covered…

U.S. Fulbright Scholar Dr. Jacinto F. Fabiosa was featured speaker at a regional workshop on “Expansion in Biofuel and Soaring Food Prices: Implications for Agricultural and…

Dr. Naghmeh Sohrabi, Assistant Director for Research at Brandeis University’s Crown Center for Middle East Studies, has begun her tenure as a Fellow in the…

Dr. Safwat Shakir, Director of Texas Gulf Coast Environmental Data Center (TEXGED) at Prairie View A&M University has visited Ain Shams University. While at Ain Shams Dr.…

On June 1 the staff of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt honored Bruce A. Lohof for his contribution to the Fulbright Program in Egypt since assuming…

On May 22 the Commission’s Science Circle collaborated with the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association to convene a seminar on “Education Reform Efforts and Egyptian Business Needs.” More…

On May 5 the Commission’s American Studies Circle gathered to hear Fulbrighter Kenneth Cooper and Mohamed El-Menshawy, Editor-in-Chief, Taqrir Washington, speak on the “American and Egyptian…

A Ph.D. candidate at University of California – Santa Barbara is conducting research at Cairo University. She is Ms. Patricia Kubala. Ms. Kubala earned a B.A. degree…

On April 16 an American Fulbright scholar, Jacinto F. Fabiosa, spoke at a conference on an “Integrated Rural Information System in Egypt” sponsored by the…

An alumnus of the Commission’s Egyptian Scholar Program, Dr. Abdel Salam Hamdy Makhlouf, has been awarded State Prize of Egypt in Advanced Science and Technology. The…

A historian from the United States has begun conducting research at the Arab League. She is Dr. Kimberly Katz, an assistant professor at Towson University.…

Dr. Carrol McLaughlin, a distinguished professor of harp at the University of Arizona, has visited the Cairo Conservatoire Institute. At the Institute Dr. McLaughlin gave…

On March 27-30 seventeen American Fulbrighters and their dependents visited Minia Governorate and Minia University. The tour was sponsored by the Commission’s Culture and Education…

On April 5 Mr. Wael Farouk, an alumnus of the Commission’s Egyptian Scholar Program, performed before a standing-room-only audience at Cairo’s prestigious Cairo Opera House.…

On March 25-26 the Commission called on Sohag University in Sohag and South Valley University in Qena. The delegation was led by the Commission’s Executive Director Bruce…

On April 3, Ms. Hildegard Kiel, Executive Director of Dhow Countries Music Academy in Zanzibar and AY2007-2008 American Fulbrighter to Egypt , appeared in concert at…

On March 27-28 U.S. Fulbrighters enjoyed an overnight visit to Saint Anthony Monastery. The visit was preceded by a lecture, “Monks, Miracles, and Monuments: Egyptian…

On March 27 Mohamed Shams, a concert pianist and Fulbright alumnus, appeared in concert at the Cairo Opera House with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The…

On March 9 American Fulbrighters and others gathered at the Villa for a seminar on “Freedom of Press in Egypt: Past, Present and Future.” The…

Dr. Jacinto F. Fabiosa, a scientist from Iowa State University, has begun research at Cairo University. He is creating a policy analysis model regarding “Egypt’s…

On February 25 an American Fulbright scholar, Christopher R. Stone, lectured at Faculty of Music Education, Helwan University. The presentation, “Lebanon: The Fairouz and Rahbani…

In late February American Fulbrighters and their families enjoyed a visit to SEKEM, 60 kilometers northeast of Cairo. Established in 1977 by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish,…

An American Fulbrighter, Dr. Darlene Brooks Hedstrom, has traveled to Assiut to conduct research on monastic settlements in Middle Egypt. Dr. Brooks Hedstrom visited Assiut…

In February the Commission’s Executive Director Dr. Bruce A. Lohof and the Manager of its Egyptian team, Ms. Nevine Gad El-Mawla, attended Tanta University’s International Conference…

On February 20 an American Fulbrighter, Ms. Stephanie Boyle, lectured at the prestigious American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) in Cairo. The presentation, “Tanta and Tantawi…

Mr. Mustafa Khattab, a lecturer in Islamic studies at Al Azhar University, has returned to Egypt from participation in the Fulbright Interfaith Community Action Program.…

An American professor of English from Western Michigan University is visiting Menoufiya University under the auspices of the Fulbright Senior Specialist Program. She is Dr. Katherine Joslin.…

An American scholar from the City University of New York’s Hunter College has begun to conduct research at Cairo’s Academy of Arts. He is Dr. Christopher…

An alumna of the Commission’s Egyptian Scholar Program has become the Director of Egypt’s prestigious Dar al-Kotub, Bab Al Khalq(the National Library of Egypt). She…

Dr. Hosam Mohamed Aboul-Ela, an associate professor of English at the University of Houston, has begun Arabic language studies in the CASA III program of…

On January 24 and 29 the Commission’s Executive Director Dr. Bruce A. Lohof visited Al Azhar University. On January 24 he paid a call on the…

Mr. Kenneth Cooper, a freelance journalist from Boston, has begun research at Cairo University. Educated at Washington University (B.A. 1977), Mr. Cooper is a specialist in…

Nine teachers from secondary schools throughout Egypt have begun their participation in the International Leadership in Education Program (ILEP). Together with teachers from ten countries…

A Ph.D. candidate at University of Michigan is conducting research at Helwan University. She is Ms. Heather Badamo. Ms. Badamo earned a B.A. degree in anthropology and…

On November 19 the Commission’s Executive Director, Dr. Bruce A. Lohof, called on the Chairman of the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association, Dr. Adel Gazarin. A Fulbright…

A graduate of the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor has reached Egypt to conduct research at Cairo University. She is Ms. Pauline L. Lewis. Ms. Lewis…

On December 11 the Commission inaugurated its Artists Circle with a concert at the Villa. The Circle, a group of alumni in the applied and…

On November 27 the Commission’s Executive Director, Dr. Bruce A. Lohof, called on Dr. Milad Hanna, a professor emeritus in engineering from Ain Shams University.…

From October 27 to November 6 the Manager of the Commission’s Egyptian Team, Ms. Nevine A. Gad El-Mawla, represented the Commission at the Global Leadership…

A graduate of San Diego State University is pursuing a diploma in Forced Migration and Refugees Studies at the American University in Cairo. He is Mr. Yassar…

On November 17 American Fulbrighters and their families visited the Al Fayoum protectorate of Wadi El Rayan, located 100 kilometers southwest of Cairo. The program…

On November 11 Mohamed Shams, a concert pianist and Fulbright alumnus, appeared in concert in Egypt’s prestigious Manasterly Palace. The program, a part of the…

A graduate of Western Kentucky University has reached Egypt to conduct research at Cairo University. He is Mr. Paul Love. Mr. Love earned a B.A. degree…

On November 10,Yasser El Serafi, an alumnus of the Commission’s Egyptian Scholar Program, conducted the Cairo Symphony Orchestra. Under Yasser’s direction, the Orchestra played Maurice…

A graduate of Brown University has begun intensive Arabic language studies at the Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA). She is Ms. Natalie Smolenski. Ms. Smolenski…

On November 8 the Commission’s American Studies Circle gathered to hear Stefan Halper, Director of Cambridge University’s Atlantic Studies Programme, speak on “U.S. Foreign Policy After…

A graduate of the University of Alabama has begun intensive Arabic language studies at the Arabic Language Institute in Cairo. She is Ms. Kristen Chick. Ms. Chick…

A graduate student from Cambridge University has begun intensive Arabic language studies at the Arabic Language Institute in Cairo. She is Ms. Erin Snider. Educated at James Madison…

A doctoral student at Northeastern University has reached Egypt to conduct research at the Higher Institute for Folkloric Studies, Academy of Arts. She is Ms. Stephanie…

A historian from the United States has begun research in Upper Egypt. She is Dr. Darlene Brooks-Hedstrom, an associate professor of history at Wittenberg University.…

A recent graduate of Smith College has reached Egypt to conduct research at the Ministry of Trade and Industry. She is Ms. Azmi Ahmad. Ms. Ahmad…

On October 10 Dr. Hassan A. Ismail, Director of the Urology and Nephrology Center at Mansoura University played host to Dr. Bruce A. Lohof, Executive Director of…

A graduate of Georgetown University has reached Egypt to conduct research at Cairo University’s Center for Political Research and Studies. He is Mr. Matthew Axelrod. While…

A U.S. Fulbright Student has begun research at Cairo University’s Center for the Elderly. He is Mr. Jeffery Culang. Mr. Culang graduated from Ithaca College in…

In September Dr. Mahmoud El-Tayeb Nasser, Vice President for Graduate Studies & Research at Ain Shams University, played host to Dr. Bruce A. Lohof, Executive…

Ms. Hildegard Kiel, Executive Director of Dhow Countries Music Academy in Zanzibar, has reached Egypt to conduct research at the Higher Institute for Arabic Music, Academy…

On July 3-22 sixteen American teachers participated in “Egypt in the Eyes of Egyptians,” a Fulbright-Hays Seminar designed to help its participants teach their students…

At an Iftar convened at the Marriott Hotel on September 27, the Commission bid farewell to its Deputy Executive Director Ms. Faten-Shiry Naguib. Faten had…

A graduate student from Georgetown University has begun intensive Arabic language studies at the Arabic Language Institute in Cairo. She is Ms. Elizabeth Nugent. Ms. Nugent earned…

A graduate student from Harvard University has begun intensive Arabic language studies at the Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) in Cairo. He is Mr. Daniel Stolz.…

A graduate student from Columbia University has begun intensive Arabic language studies at the Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) in Cairo. He is Mr. Benjamin Parisi.…

On September 16 the Commission convened an orientation in honor of its 2007-2008 American Fulbright grantees. The orientation was hosted by Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone,…

An associate professor of American literature from the United States has begun lecturing the American University in Cairo. She is Susan E. Kollin, an associate…

On August l, the Commission hosted the third meeting of its “Science Circle,” an organization of alumni in the pure and applied sciences. The meeting…

Ms. Taghreed Mohamed Atef Abdel Halim El Ghandour, a Senior Economist at the Ministry of International Cooperation and a member of the Project Management Unit, Faculty…

Sixteen American teachers have reached Egypt to begin the Fulbright-Hays Seminar for 2007. Designated “Egypt in the Eyes of Egyptians,” the seminar will help its…

On May 28-30 the Commission conducted a pre-departure orientation for Egyptian teachers who will participate in the 2007 Partnerships for Teaching (P4T) Program. The orientation…

In May-June a group of advanced undergraduate students from Northeastern University visited Egypt. The study tour was organized by a Fulbright alumnus, Dr. Denis J. Sullivan,…

A Ph.D. candidate at Indiana University has begun research at the Egyptian Society of Folk Traditions and Cairo University. She is Ms. Cassandra Chambliss. Ms. Chambliss holds a…

On May 26 Fulbright Egypt’s American Studies Circle gathered at the Villa for an evening on American Law. The second in a series of “Themes…

On May 23 U.S. Fulbright-Hays Fellow Anthony Shenoda lectured at the prestigious American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) in Cairo. The presentation, “Baraka, Miracles, and Materiality:…

On April 26 the Commission inaugurated its Science Circle,” an organization of alumni in the pure and applied sciences. The Circle’s organizers included the Commission’s…

An AY2006-2007 U.S. Fulbright Scholar has co-authored an article on “Rainfall and its Effect on Ambient Airborne Fungi in Giza, Egypt.” He is Dr. Shawn…

On April 19 Fulbright Egypt’s American Studies Circle gathered at the Villa for an evening on Minorities in the United States. The first in a…

On April 15 American Fulbrighters gathered at the Villa for a seminar on “Human Rights Development in Egypt.” Hosted by the Commission’s Cultural and Educational…

On April 10 the Commission called on Fayoum University. The delegation was led by the Executive Director Bruce A. Lohof, who was joined by Amal…

On April 2 the Commission called on Minia University. The delegation was led by the Executive Director Bruce A. Lohof, who was joined by Nevine…

On March 13-14 the Commission called on Alexandria University and the Bibliotheca Alexadrina. The delegation was led by the Executive Director Bruce A. Lohof, who was joined…

On February 23-25 fifteen American Fulbrighters visited Minia Governorate and Minia University. The tour was sponsored by the Commission’s Culture and Education Program, and was…

On February 24, the Commission’s American Studies Circle convened a one-day workshop on “American Literature in Egyptian Universities.” The workshop was planned by two alumni,…

On February 14, U.S. Fulbright-Hays Fellow, Daniel Gilman, lectured at the prestigious American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) in Cairo. The presentation, “Muhammad Ali Pasha in…

On January 12-20 Dr. Randy Gaugler, Director of Rutgers University’s Center for Vector Biology, returned to Egypt to lead an intensive short course on entomopathogenic…

On February 4 American Fulbrighters and others gathered at the Villa for a seminar on “Freedom of Press in Egypt.” The seminar, which was hosted…

On January 22 the Commission’s American Studies Circle gathered to hear Dr. Augustus R. Norton, a Fulbright scholar visiting Egypt from Boston University, speak on…

A historian from the United States has begun research in Upper Egypt. He is Dr. Eugene CruzUribe, editor of the Journal of the Society for…

An Egyptian Scholar-in-Residence has returned from a semester at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. She is Dr. Zeinab Shahin, who has lectured in sociology at the…