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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Admission Applications are now being Accepted to the Master's Programs at the Faculty of Graduate Studies for Spring Semester of Academic Year 2023/2024

The Faculty of Graduate Studies at the Arab American University announces the opening of accepting applications for enrollment in the Master’s programs at the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the Spring semester of the academic year 2023/2024. The Faculty also announces offering scholarships of 20%-40% on most majors, starting from Tuesday 02/01/2024 until the end of Thursday 22/02/2024 in the following programs:

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
An Aaup Student Participates in the Un Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates

Zina Rafidi, a student majoring in Medicine at the Arab American University who is a volunteer with Jerusalem Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), participated in the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 held in the United Arab Emirates.

Rafidi said about this experience "I was so proud to represent Palestine in this international conference, and the experience was inspiring, whereby the conference provided a platform for dialogue, cooperation and advocacy. I feel a sense of a new obligation to defend everyone's environment and rights; particularly those who are facing different challenges from those faced by me". She also pointed out that the support provided by them as youth was not limited to logistic aspects, but their participation formed a sense of community spirit and collective identity.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
A Student of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Toxicology Master's Program Publishes a Research in a Reputable Scientific Journal

Student Iman Faris, a researcher of Molecular Genetics and Genetic toxicology Master's Program at the Arab American University, published a research article in Frontiers in Genetics (Impact Factor "IF" 4.772) on the Master's Thesis titled: "Genomic analysis of a Palestinian family with inherited cancer syndrome: a next-generation sequencing study", supervised of Dr. Zaydoun Salah and Dr. Nouar Qutob.

The study focused on using the techniques of (Whole Exome Sequencing) to identify the skin cancer-causing mutations in a Palestinian family. The findings revealed a genetic mutation "ERCC2 (p.R683Q)" which was inherited in the family, which may be responsible for causing the skin cancer.  The study sheds light on the importance of studying genetic mutations of cancer patients and their families in Palestine to guide the diagnosis and management for patients and their families.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The Faculty of Data Science Holds a Meeting for Its Students With the Businessman "Bassam Walweel", Titled "Entrepreneurship"

The Faculty of Data Science has organized a lecture titled "Entrepreneurship” that was presented by the Businessman (Mr. Bassam Walweel) who is considered one of the most prominent entrepreneurs in Palestine.  

Walweel tackled several topics in this motivational lecture, and particularly, the concept of leadership, its importance and types, and he stressed the importance of developing the innovation skills and creative thinking. He also provided tips and practical examples of how to convert ideas into successful projects and the way of handling the challenges.  

Sunday, December 24, 2023
Admission Applications are now being Accepted to the Bachelor’s Degree and Intermediate Diploma for Spring Semester of Academic Year 2023/2024

The Deanship of Admission and Registration at Arab American University announces the start of receiving applications for admission for Bachelor’s degree and Intermediate Diploma for Spring semester of academic year 2023/2024 from Sunday, 24/12/2023 until Thursday, 29/02/2024 in the faculties of the university as follows:

Sunday, October 22, 2023

The Arab American University announces the start of the Fall Semester of the academic year 2023/2024 with the e-learning system. Students must take the following into consideration to facilitate the process of communication and e-learning:

Sunday, October 22, 2023

The Arab American University announces that acceptance of enrollment applications is still open for new students for the academic year 2023/2024 as follows:

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The Ph.D candidate Rola Jarrar defended her thesis entitled: “The Role of Human Resources Management in Palestinian Institutions: The Impact of Enhancing Ability, Motivation, and Opportunities (AMO) Practices on Institutional Performance” to obtain the Ph.D of business.

The study conducted by the researcher focused on the level of implementation of high-performance work practices (HPWPs) based on individual and organizational growth (AMO) in Palestinian service institutions. It also aimed to explore the relationships between these practices, employee outcomes, and organizational outcomes as perceived by the employees, while considering the context of the private and public sectors. Additionally, the study examines the impact of employee outcomes on the relationship between high-performance practices and organizational outcomes.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Researcher Manar Abusebaa Obtains the Ph.D of Business

The Ph.D candidate Manar Abusebaa defended her dissertation entitled: “E-Leadership in Palestinian Higher Education Institutions in the West Bank during Crises” to obtain the Ph.D of business. The Ph.D of Business program is implemented in cooperation between the Arab American University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

The study aimed to evaluate the extent to which higher education institutions in the West Bank - Palestine adopt electronic leadership during crises. The researcher evaluated the relationship between the personality and skills of the leader, his social awareness, the availability of resources and electronic leadership.

Monday, September 25, 2023
AAUP and Peer-to-Peer “Dars” Sign a Cooperation Agreement

The Arab American University, represented by the Vice President of the Ramallah Campus, Professor Dr. Mohammad Asia, and the Peer-to-peer “Dars” Company, represented by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Experts Integrated Solutions Company, which invests in the Peer-to-peer “Dars” Company, Eng. Mustafa Salama, signed an agreement of cooperation. This agreement aims to provide job opportunities for outstanding university students through providing support lessons for primary school students to raise their level of academic achievement.

Dr. Asia stated that the agreement represents a pioneering project linking outstanding university students with school students to generate interest. The agreement would also involve students in new experiences and increase their social effectiveness, Prof. Dr. Asia added.

Prof. Dr. Asia continued saying: "This program is consistent with the university's orientation in the areas of community service and scientific research, facilitating the provision of experience and job opportunities for its students, and consolidating their leadership position and effective role."

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