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| View in browser The Chancellor's Newsletter \| May 30, 2024 Dear AUS Community,   Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Rotunda, a new initiative designed to keep you updated on the vibrant life of our university. This newsletter takes its name from the rotunda of the AUS Main Building. Located centrally and holding an important spot in our campus life. It's where we welcome our new students at orientation and where we celebrate the many achievements of our community through special events. It's also where we meet to share ideas through conferences and exhibitions. The Rotunda aims to strengthen the connection among our students, faculty, staff, alumni and the broader community by sharing the latest news and achievements from across AUS.   In this first issue, we showcase a wide range of university news, including significant academic achievements, research announcements and the remarkable accomplishments of our dynamic community. Our students and faculty have excelled in their respective fields, and we are proud to share their success stories with you here.   Additionally, you will find details about upcoming events and the notable accomplishments of our alumni.   Your feedback and contributions are essential as we aim to make this publication a true reflection of our shared aspirations and interests. I encourage you to explore this issue and engage with the content that resonates with you.   Thank you for being an integral part of the AUS family. I look forward to continuing our journey together.   Sincerely, Tod A. Laursen Professor and Chancellor    AUS named among top 125 in THE Young University Rankings 2024 AUS rises to top 150 universities in THE Asia University Rankings AUS secures top spots in academic and employer reputation in UAE, announces QS World University Rankings 2024 by Broad and Narrow Subjects  Three research centers launched at inaugural innovation expo    New undergraduate scholarships aim to attract and retain outstanding students    HE Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi commends students at annual appreciation awards ceremony   Building solar-powered cars in engineering competition   CAAD architects’ designs for Ajman Library make waves globally   From flood to flourish: AUS alumna finds resilience in disaster   AUS strengthens global collaboration through agreement with KAIST   AUS and UM-Flint launch dual degree master's program, expanding access to global education   CEN partners with Nokia to advance engineering education through Al Nukhba program   Transforming carbon credits trading: AUS' innovative blockchain solution for a sustainable future   Professor and novelist recognized for research in Arabic and comparative literature, women's authorship and cultural exchange  Academic Support Center Director elected Chair of the Global Initiatives Committee  Revolutionizing architectural education: Decade-long Design Build Initiative wins international award   AUS hosts fifth HECD: Empowering youth collaboration for climate action   Library commits to Green Library Manifesto on Earth Day  Khaleej Times \| Making strides in global education Gulf News \| AUS rises to top 150 universities in THE Asia University Rankings Albayan \| AUS launches new undergraduate scholarship program to attract and retain outstanding students Gulf Today \| Sheikha Bodour commends AUS students at annual appreciation awards ceremony Emirates News Agency-WAM \| American University of Sharjah launches innovative AI Hub Alkhaleej \| AUS hosts inaugural UAE Engineering Deans Annual Symposium organized by CAA  Spring 2024 Commencement  Six Degrees exhibition and CAAD awards ceremony American University of Sharjah, University City, Sharjah, PO Box 26666, UAE, +971 6 515 1000 Manage preferences |
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