- President of Assiut University: praises the role of the Fulbright Commission in supporting academic exchange and congratulates the first PhD graduate from its program

- Fulbright executive director: we are proud of our partnership with Assiut University and appreciate its academic vision and international status

  Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, witnessed on Sunday evening, May 4, 2025, the activities of the celebration organized by the Fulbright Commission to honor graduates of its programs from various institutions and universities in Assiut, Sohag, and Minya governorates, in conjunction with the seventy-fifth anniversary of the commission's establishment. The event also included the celebration of the first PhD thesis within the Fulbright Program, in the presence and supervision of Dr. Maggie Nassif, executive director of Fulbright Egypt.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Jamal Badr, vice-president for graduate studies and research, Dr. Nobi Mohammed Hassan, vice-president of Assiut Al-Ahlia University for Academic Affairs, Dr. Gabi Samaan, professor of intercultural communication at the American University of Toledo, Dr. Rehab Al-Dakhli, head of the media department and media advisor to the president of the University, Mr. Mohammed Adel, representative of the Ministry of higher education and scientific research, as well as several deans of the University's faculties, Faculty members, and a selection of Fulbright Commission.

  Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, praised the leading role played by the Fulbright Commission in promoting academic and cultural exchange between countries, pointing out that its programs represent a distinct opportunity for faculty members and researchers to gain experience and exchange knowledge with a selection of international universities and academic institutions.

  Dr. El-Minshawy stressed Assiut University's keenness to build effective partnerships that contribute to the development of academic programs raise their efficiency, and provide an advanced educational environment in line with international best practices. He also called on young researchers and faculty members to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Fulbright Commission through its diverse programs in various fields.

  Dr. El-Minshawy congratulated researcher Arwa Nobi, assistant lecturer at the media department at the Faculty of Arts, on the occasion of receiving her PhD in media, as the first graduate of the Fulbright doctoral program from Assiut University, considering this a role model in benefiting from these programs.

   For her side, Dr. Maggie Nassif, executive director of the Fulbright Commission, expressed her happiness with the participation of Assiut University in the celebrations of the commission's 75th anniversary, noting that Fulbright is an Egyptian-American institution operating under a protocol of cooperation between the ministries of foreign affairs of the two countries, and contributes an active role in supporting education and scientific research.

Dr. Maggie Nassif stressed the authority's pride in the extended cooperative relations with Assiut University, a major academic partner of the authority, praising the University's clear efforts in the fields of education, research, and training, and its prestigious position at the local and international levels.

She also praised the University's vision and strategy in various sectors, and its active participation in cultural and scientific exchange initiatives and programs, stressing the authority's keenness to continue this cooperation through its various programs that include youth and researchers, in addition to supporting joint supervision and the implementation of advanced scientific research.

   The event concluded with a presentation by a number of Fulbright graduates, during which they reviewed their personal experiences in obtaining grants and the benefits they have achieved at the academic and professional levels. They stressed that participation in these programs had a great impact on the development of their knowledge and skills, and contributed to enriching their scientific and practical experiences significantly.