It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome each of you back from the summer break, and I extend a warm welcome to all new members joining our vibrant AUS family this academic year.
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The Chancellor's Newsletter | August 28, 2024

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Dear AUS Community,
 

It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome each of you back from the summer break, and I extend a warm welcome to all new members joining our vibrant AUS family this academic year.

 

This fall, we are excited to welcome more than 1,300 new undergraduate students, along with 139 graduate students, who have chosen to pursue their academic journey with us. We are also pleased to introduce 32 visiting and newly appointed faculty members, who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience that will undoubtedly enrich our community.

 

As we embark on this new semester, I encourage you to take full advantage of the exciting and important events that lie ahead. Whether it’s engaging in academic pursuits, participating in campus activities, or connecting with your peers, there are countless opportunities for you to make the most of your time at AUS.

 

I would also like to take this opportunity to let you know that AUS is in the process of preparing our next strategic plan. This plan will shape the future of our university, and I am committed to ensuring that it reflects the collective vision of our entire community. In the coming weeks, I will be engaging with you all to share more details and gather your valuable insights.

 

Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. I wish you all the best for a successful and fulfilling semester ahead.

 

Warm regards,

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Tod A. Laursen
Professor and Chancellor

 

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As we celebrate Emirati Women's Day today, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to all Emirati women in our community and beyond. This day is a wonderful opportunity to honor the achievements and contributions of Emirati women who have played pivotal roles in shaping our society.

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I invite the entire AUS community to join us in celebrating this special occasion. Today, August 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., we will gather at the AUS Main Building to showcase and celebrate the success stories of our Emirati alumnae, students and leaders in business and government. This event is a celebration of the remarkable impact of Emirati women and a chance to engage in meaningful conversations about their future roles and contributions.

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AUS welcomes new students and faculty for Fall 2024

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PhD student’s research on metal nanoparticles at Laser International School wins Roger Kelly Award  

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Architecture student team honored at 2024 SARA NY Design Awards

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PhD student wins Best Presentation Award for metals research in Japan

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 Architecture alumna wins multiple awards at Columbia University 

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Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2024 winners announced

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AUS, Nama establish “HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi Chair in Women’s Leadership”

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CEN professor receives ASCE Region 10 Distinguished Service Medal

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