Dr. El-Menshawy announced the launch of the new academic year 2025/2026.
Amidst a festive atmosphere, Dr. El-Menshawy stated: "Assiut University stands united behind the political leadership... and we announce our full support for the national leadership that has proven Egypt's ability to face challenges." In an atmosphere of hope and optimism, Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, joined university students this morning, Saturday, September 20th, in performing the flag salute and singing the national anthem, marking the start of the new academic year. The celebration for the 2025/2026 academic year took place in front of the university's administration building. Attendees included the university's vice presidents, secretary general, advisors to the president, deans of faculties, faculty members, university leaders, administrative staff, the student union, and hundreds of students who flocked to the campus.
The event was held under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Madiha Darwish, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and General Supervisor of Student Activities; and Dr. Haitham Ibrahim, Director General of the Student Welfare Department. The Public Relations and Media Department, the Student Welfare Department, the "Students for Egypt" family, and various university departments also participated.
The program included the playing of the national anthem, a recitation from the Holy Quran, speeches by Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, the university president, Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, and a student representative, as well as a short film showcasing the university's faculties, services, and activities. The ceremony was emceed by Mr. Mohamed Gomaa, Director of the Arts Department at the Student Welfare Department. Students.
In his address, Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy welcomed both new and returning students, expressing his delight at their participation in the celebration marking the start of the new academic year, which the university inaugurated with the raising of the flag. He emphasized that this was a moment of pride and loyalty to the nation, not merely a formal tradition.
The university president extended his congratulations to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to Lieutenant General Abdel-Magid Saqr, Minister of Defense and Military Production, to the Egyptian people, to the men of the Armed Forces and the Police, and to all members of the university community, on the anniversary of the glorious October 6th victories, which will forever stand as a testament to the strength of the Egyptian will.
