Celebrating the Class of Spring 2024
Congratulations Graduates!
Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2024 on completing your degree as a #Proud_AUSer!
We're excited to have celebrated your achievements and this significant milestone.
In this page, you can explore heartfelt messages from our President and Chancellor, a vibrant photo gallery capturing memorable moments, inspiring testimonies from your college ambassadors and so much more. Here's to your success and a bright future ahead!
- Click here to watch the ceremony of the PhD and master's degree candidates and all CEN bachelor's degree candidates
- Click here to watch the ceremony of the bachelor's degree candidates from CAAD, CAS and SBA.
To view the livestream of this ceremony
Message from the President
Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2024!
Heal. Build. Unite.
As you close this important chapter of your academic journey, I want to celebrate with you this milestone that marks not only the end of your studies, but also the beginning of new opportunities. Today represents a pivotal transition—a moment when the anticipation of what lies ahead of you meets the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.
During your time at American University of Sharjah, you have grown tremendously and blossomed while facing challenges. Our beloved emirate of Sharjah, renowned for its culture, family values and community spirit, provided the backdrop for your academic and personal development. These values are now an integral part of who you are.
When you go out into the world, you carry more than just a degree from AUS. You carry the responsibility of being an ambassador for what Sharjah embodies. At a time when the fabric of a strong, cohesive society often seems to be under pressure, your role becomes even more important. You are the harbingers of change, the architects of bridges in a fragmented world.
Let this responsibility inspire you. Accept it as a call to action—get involved, participate and lead with the integrity and courage you have honed here at AUS. Distinguish yourself as leaders who heal, who build and who unite.
I am immensely proud of each of you. As you continue on your path, remember that you are not walking alone. You are part of a larger AUS family, a network that spans the globe and supports its members. Congratulations again, Class of Spring 2024.
Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi
President of AUS
Message from the Chancellor
On behalf of American University of Sharjah, I extend my congratulations to the graduating class of Spring 2024.
To all our students who become alumni on this occasion, I wish you continued success and thank you for all the contributions you have made to AUS during your time with us. You are joining a distinguished and growing community of American University of Sharjah graduates who shine in their personal and professional accomplishments, and we look forward to maintaining and growing our relationship with you in the years to come.
Commencement provides an opportunity to reflect on how parents, family members, professors, former teachers and friends have supported you during your education. The support and encouragement that you have received from your parents and family deserve special recognition, and American University of Sharjah recognizes their contributions to your education.
Once again, congratulations on your remarkable achievement. I am proud to celebrate your achievement with you and your family and friends today.
I wish you the very best for the future.
Dr. Tod Laursen
Chancellor
Our Graduates
- College of Architecture, Art and Design
Master of Urban Planning
Maram Mubarak Ali
Manar Mhd Atef Alojeh
Aseel Emad Haddad
Laura Mattar
Sania Parambathkandy ShanavazBachelor of Architecture
Soha Mohamed Abdalgawad | Magna Cum Laude
Radhika Aggarwal
Rabab Abdulla Al-Ali
Mohammed Hisham Alem
Sara Mohammad Al Jaljuli
Sara Ali Salim Almahmoud | Cum Laude
Razan Nabil A. Almajid
Manar Saeed Al-Mohammedi
Maryam Hesham Alqassim | Cum Laude
Tala Alsakka-Amini | Cum Laude
Shaikha Abdulaziz Alsalman
Dhabia Sabah Alshamsi
Mariam Majed Alsuwaidi
Sherina Khalid Althani
Lama Al-Zubairi
Sabiha Ameen | Cum Laude
Ahmed K.A. Ammar
Ranya Ataya | Cum Laude
Sakina Murtuza Bandukwala
Lamia Abdulla Baniebrahim
Nada Hani Barqawi | Cum Laude
Suna Choi
Nitika Dileep
Chanel Samantha D Sa
Ahmad El Anas
Marwah Subhi Elgzeary
Basma Emadeldin Elsobky
Zainab Oghai Gawhari
Ranjeet George
Yousef Faisal Ibrahim
Zuhal Imtiaz
Syed Ahamed Jagubar Jalal
Prerita Jinachandran
Muhammad Faruqi Joefrizal
Kamya Kansra
Meera Tareq Lootah | Cum Laude
Lijiana Ma
Habiba Mohamed Mohamed | Cum Laude
Nadim Khaled Mourad
Ghayad Mohamdshams Edeen Muhandes
Mrinaalini Nagarajan | Cum Laude
Zahabiya Fakhruddin Penwala | Cum Laude
Yara Medhat Shaaban
Aysha Shima
Yara Moustafa Soliman | Magna Cum LaudeBachelor of Interior Design
Leen Mamoun Afaneh | Magna Cum Laude
Seline Moh'd Nasim Aljubeh
Jude Osama Alriyahi
Mariyam Ahmed Alzarooni
Nazek El Jesr
Yvonne Houssameddine
Faiza Imtiaz
Abrar Ishag Ishag
Aziza Kachache
Khadeeja Moopan
Sakina Muhammad
Noor Hani Radi
Lena Mohamed Sayed Mohamed
Bachelor of Science in Design Management
Reem Ahmed Alameeri
Layan Emad Alaydi
Dana Talal Alenizi
Ghalia Ali Alesayi
Zain Nidal Alkloub
Yasmin Nedal Al Mani
Shamsa Ali Rashed Alnaqbi
Aljohara Waleed Alotaishan
Ghaith Majid Alremeithi | Cum Laude
Aisha Saeed Alshehhi
Ayesha Saeed Alsuwaidi
Maryam Najib Ashraf
Ranah Moh'd Nedal Dajani
Rokaya El Lakis| Cum Laude
Rewa Mhd Bashar Hajjar
Tasneem Husami | Cum Laude
Ibtisam Khaled Ibrahim
Farida Mohamed Khalifa
Masbooba Mansoor
Sami Mohamad Mansour
Tasneem Mohamed Misbah | Cum Laude
Shahd Walid Mohammad
Mahek Bhupesh Tamakuwala
Nadine Wehbe | Cum Laude
Shiyara YousuffBachelor of Science in Multimedia Design
Noura Abbas
Fahda Sulaiman Albabtain
Maram Basheer Al-Isawi
Lana Alsakka-Amini
Khushi Arora
Zahraa Ali Attai
Yomna Badr Badr | Magna Cum Laude
Sahar Majid Baniabbasi | Magna Cum Laude
Carol Maher Bebawy | Summa Cum Laude
Farah Mohamed Diab | Cum Laude
Laura Amir Grant Ayoub
Zahra Sajjadali Gulamhusein | Cum Laude
Salma Ashraf Ibrahim | Magna Cum Laude
Yara Hisham Ismail
Dina Husam Khalaf | Cum Laude
Kalyani Menon Narayan
Mohamed Yasser Rabie
Nomena Hifaliana RakotonirinaBachelor of Science in Visual Communication
Nada Ahmad
Lujain Ammar Al-Attas
Leya Sharif Alsamman
Abdulla Mohammad Alshaikhkhalil
Shahed Al Suleiman | Cum Laude
Rand Ibrahim Awartani
Maitha Rashid Bin Fahad
Ayesha Maria Fernandes | Magna Cum Laude
Zaina Tarif (Haj Issa)
Adam Khaled Noeman
Bettina Frana Rodricks | Magna Cum Laude
Sabine Sarkis
Khaled Esguerra Zaher | Magna Cum Laude- College of Arts and Sciences
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
Mohamed Essam ElKafrawyMaster of Arts in English/Arabic/English Translation and Interpreting
Asma Mohammad Alfalasi
Rehab Hosny IbrahimMaster of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Essa A.E.A. Alkandari
Nada Osama Awad Mohamed
Bushra Khaliq Khan
Yara Kamal Rabea
Noor Hassan Sherazi
Laila Adnan Sherif
Rachael Leigh ZayneMaster of Science in Mathematics
Dania Mohammad Dallah
Maher Abdalnaser Emarly
Hadeel Ali KittanehBachelor of Arts in English Language / Literature
Hanan M.H.A.B.H. Abdullah
Mahrah Waleed Alhosani
Noura Sultan Alsuwaidi
Anegha Vadassery Sajan | Magna Cum LaudeBachelor of Arts in International Studies
Moushira Yasser Abdelsalam | Cum Laude
Saif Ibrahim Alameeri
Ghaya Abdalla Alderei
Alyazya Hamad Aldhaheri
Mohamed Ahmed Aldhanhani
Nour Esam Alfalasi
Nooralhoda S.A.H. Alhabib | Cum Laude
Fatima Ali Alhammadi
Laila Adnan Alhashmi | Cum Laude
Riham Mohamed Ali
Noora Mohammed Al Kamda
Hiba Muayad Al-Kaood
Hessa Ebrahim Almheiri
Saud Mohamed Almutawa
Khalid Sami Alqamzi
Manaaf Alsalehi
Saeed Saif Alserkal
Roudha Salem Alshaer Alaleeli
Hadif Mohamed Alshamsi | Cum Laude
Talib Jamal Alshamsi
Hamda Mohamed Alzaabi
Maitha Mansour Alzarooni
Sara Basel Ayoub | Magna Cum Laude
Rashid Ahmed Basioni
Asma Edris Behzad Mohammad
Saad Salim Binsaif Al-Ali
Farah Ahmed Abdel Moneim El-Abbady | Magna Cum Laude
Fatma Sami Gargash | Cum Laude
Shekhaa Hameed
Iman Nasir Khan | Cum Laude
Maitri Dharmendra Lalai | Cum Laude
Speenghar Mohammad Naeem
Nathan Clevio John Monteiro
Saleha Saqib
Rand Raed Shubair
Mohammad Amaan Siddiqui | Summa Cum LaudeBachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Haidy Tamer Abdelazim
Ludan Gafar Abdelrahman
Ayaa Abdelmoniem Abdulrahman | Cum Laude
Dania Al Alami
Rima Al Alami
Ibrahim Alatrash
Rawdha Saeed Alfahim
Najla Younis Alhajeri Alzarooni | Cum Laude
Aseel Jamil Al-Hashash | Cum Laude
Hind Hassan Almatrooshi
Latifa Waleed Almazrouei
Ayah Yasir Al-Muqbel
Maiy Mohamed Alnakoua
Shaikha Majid Alshamsi | Cum Laude
Mansi Bharat Asarpota
Mahd Fahad Bafaqeeh
Raghad Khalid Baghdadi
Rimaz Taha Bakhsh
Maria Noel Ceriani Jasa
Yassmine Daghestani
Diala Adnan Dia | Cum Laude
Menatalla Hisham Elbatawi
Nadine Adnan El Natour | Cum Laude
Layal Ahmed Hamra
Donia Mohamed Hassane
Malika Kaloo | Summa Cum Laude
Ayisha Atiq Kapadia
Reem Emad Mugharbel
Liyan Jamal Mustafa
Hala Esam Nasar | Cum Laude
Amna Mohamed Nasir | Cum Laude
Ayana Niyaz Kallivalappil
Bhairavi Kalpesh Pala
Zahra Hasnain Rashid | Cum Laude
Sarah Rehman
Haydi Mohamed Saleh
Smriti Girdhari Shahdadpuri
Ahmed Mohamed Shattaf Al-Ali
Warrd Osama Sheikh Elard
Diana Shubair | Cum Laude
Hassan Mohammed ZoghborBachelor of Arts in Psychology
Yasmine Abbas | Magna Cum Laude
Zoya Ahmed
Fatima Rashid Alameeri
Yusra Hussain Alhammadi
Maryam Mohammad Al Khayatt | Magna Cum Laude
Maryam Hasan Alnashash
Noor Hamdan Alshaer | Cum Laude
Alya Obaid Alsuwaidi | Cum Laude
Mareena Iskandar Deeb | Summa Cum Laude
Taline Dia | Summa Cum Laude
Farida Ahmed Elgharbawy | Magna Cum Laude
Sara El Ghazi Elhoussaini
Yara El Rifai
Zhengyue Gu
Noor Heraa Habib
Yusra Sultan Hassen
Sinchana Dayanand Hebbar | Magna Cum Laude
Dana Hesham Hendieh
Zahraa Jaber
Saamia Fauzan Khan
Wedad Salaheddine Mustapha | Summa Cum Laude
Lana Ghiyath Nabulsi
Elizabeth Sara Roby
Eman Nizar Taha
Guangxing WeiBachelor of Science in Biology
Shaffan Muhammad Ajaz
Jood Adnan Akl
Shaikha Khalid Alagroobi Alsuwaidi | Cum Laude
Latifa Humaid Al-Ali
Mohamad Ahmed Muammer Al Irksusi
Shams Haidar Al-Khafaji | Magna Cum Laude
Maha Matar Almheiri
Mariam Hussain Alraeesi
Haya Majid Alsuwaidi
Nour Abdelwahid Alzarooni
Salma Muhieddin Amer | Cum Laude
Dana Baerli
Aaram Elhaitham Eltayeb
Lana Khaled El Zarif
Mohamad Jbara
Abdelhamid Khodja | Magna Cum Laude
Lubna Basel Nazzal
Zainab Salman RizviBachelor of Science in Chemistry
Dana Ahmed Ibrahim
Fatima Ahmad MahroosBachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
Areej Saif Eldin Alamin
Laila Fahad Albastaki
Maryam Ahmed Almazrouei
Sara Salah Barbar
Pinar Khadeeja Khan
Farah Ahmad Qasim | Magna Cum LaudeBachelor of Science in Mathematics
Muhammad Minhaz Basith
Hadeel Ehab Elawady
Walid Mohamad Hani Jerman
Hawraa SabbahBachelor of Science in Physics
Ilmah Abdi
Dalya Khalid Akl
Mohamed Ahmed Almail
Reda Ahmad Ibrahim- College of Engineering
PhD in Engineering Systems Management
Lama S. M. Abu Moeilak
Haneen Mohammad Abuzaid
Ragad Mhd. Malek Alhasan Almashhour
Mohamed Tarish AlQahtani
Alya Omran AlshamsiMaster of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Ismat Feras Almadani
Maryam A. Haniyeh
Tasnim Marwan ZalakMaster of Science in Chemical Engineering
Taima Khair Alla Alhazaimeh
Tasnem J.M.M. Aljasem
Aya Tarek Elgazar
Basil Moawia Mustafa
Sadia Rehman
Jubaydah Nasrin TahsinMaster of Science in Civil Engineering
Maryam Bilal Aladab
Rabab Al Hassani
Bashar Moh'd Adnan Al-Momani
Ahlam Khaldoune
Khalid Hesham Khalil
Engy Nagy Mikhail
Lara Ali Sabobeh
Eyad Magdy Abdelhamid Shahin
Nisrina Ibrahim YounesMaster of Science in Computer Engineering
Yaman Sufian Albadawi
Ayman Kandil Kandil
Yousuf MD Noorul IslamMaster of Science in Construction Management
Seifeldin Ehab Farouk Abbas
Yara Mamoun Abu Jbarah
Imrad Ali
Abdulaziz Salah Mohamed Naser Alshaikh
Yara Ashraf Elenany
Sara Samir Isbaih
Mohamed Khaled Shalabi
Noora Naim SibaaMaster of Science in Electrical Engineering
Ahmed Osama Abdelfatah
Majid Faroug Eltayeb Ahmed
Shoaib Ahmed
Maryam Abdulrahman Alattar
Reem Mustafa Al Najjar
Youssef Hesham El Gohary
Sama Adel Elkholy
Ahmad Ghattas
Muhammad Riyyan Khan
Fawzi Abdul Fattah Moh'd
Shahzeb Naeem
Hebah Haitham Rabah
Ahmad Rizwan
Nada ZahourMaster of Science in Engineering Systems Management
Omar Soubhi Abdulkarim
Dalal Abdulla Abdulla
Khaled Essam Ahmed
Mohannad Hussein Alghazo
Humaid Abdalla Alnaqbi
Ibrahim Abdalla Alowais
Mariam Jehad Alsuwaidi
Souhaila El Mustapha ChakoukMaster of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Muhammad Liaqat Ali Ahmad
Khaled Bassam Al-Souqi
Muhammad Asim
Ahmed Shaaban Abdelrahman El Tanany
Mohammed Elmahdi Ali Elgack
Omar Ali Ghannam
Khaled Kadri
Mohamed Yasser MohamedMaster of Science in Mechatronics Engineering
Saif Ashraf Abdelfattah
Mohamed Ismaeil Abdelghani
Khidir Galal Ahmed
Abeer Mazen Daoud
Mohamed Mahmoud Hemid
Sherif Khaled Mohamed Issa Ismail
Omar Tarek KhattabBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Sultan Khalid Abdalla Mohamed Abdalla
Baraa Farid Abed | Summa Cum Laude
Amr Ghassan Ahmad Abu Alhaj
Jamal H.J. Abuassi
Hamza Ahmed Abushahla
Ahmed Sharafath Ahamed Zibli
Abdelrahman Mostafa Ahmed | Cum Laude
Mohammad Arsalan Ahmed
Ghanim Abdulla Al Ali
Meera Jameel Juma Esmail Al Ali
Sama Fuad Daoud Al-Abweh | Cum Laude
Mohammad Amjad Adel Al-Armouty
Omar Mohamad Alhamaydeh
Abdulla Abdelhadi Abdulla Aljawhari Alhammadi
Mahra Ahmed Alhayyas
Asma Ebrahim Alkamali
Fatima Obaid Hassan Khudoum Almarashda
Sultan Mohamed Alnuaimi
Abdulaziz Mohammed Salem Alqasimi
Abdullah Mohammed Mahmood Al-Saadi | Cum Laude
Hamad Mohamed Mubarak Alsulaiti
Saeed Abdulmajeed Ali Naqi Jaffar Alzarouni
Ahmad Ghazi A.Gh. Awwad
Aya Mahmoud Ayoub
Jumana Ahmad Hassan Mahmoud Bakr
Mohamed Ashraf Abdelhady Abdelaziz Bazeid
Soumya Bhatla
Rana Ahmed Tawfik Elfakharany | Magna Cum Laude
Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Kamel Elmohandes | Magna Cum Laude
Ahmed Wael Abdel Hakeem Ahmed El Refaey
Dwayne Fonseca
Saja Belal Hader | Magna Cum Laude
Anas Hakmi
Yassmin Ashraf Fathy Helmy
Saba Hussain
Layeth Mousa Jamil Jarai
Hisham Fahim Mohammed Amin Ahmad Kazim
Baraa Mamdouh Said Khairallah
Rehab Korabi
Johnny Kortbawi | Magna Cum Laude
Ahmad Said Mansour Mansour | Magna Cum Laude
Hanaa Ahmed Kamel Khalil Metwalli
Nikita Christ Miller
Ali Hassan Mohamed Moustafa Hassan
Yousef Fadi Mureb
Abdul Malik Noufel
Zainah Emad Owaidah
Mohammed Fawaz Nazir Patel
Zain Kamal Raisan
Abdel Rahman Ahmed Adel Mohamed Amin Rateb
Muhammad Ismail Sadaqat
Leen Sahloul
Hussain Aziz Saif | Magna Cum Laude
Hiba Saleem | Magna Cum Laude
Jood Bashar Sameer Shinawi | Cum Laude
Bana Nazieh Abdel Hafez Sous
Ananya Sudheer
Harsh Surana
Hafsah Tahir
Aysha Taneem | Cum Laude
Fahad Faisal Mohamedkhair Yousif | Magna Cum Laude
Jawad Zaabalawi | Summa Cum Laude
Aya Moh'd A. ZabalawiBachelor of Science in Computer Science
Waled Mohamed Salaheldin Mohamed Abdalhadi
Abdullah M. Amin Abdullah
Jawad Khaled Adas
Mohammed Husam Abdul Sattar Al Aboosi
Jaffar Almutasem Billah A. Al-Ahmad
Meera Jihad Hilal Saeed Aldaw
Mariam Mohammedghalib Abdelkarim Almaazmi
Khalid Yunis Husain Jamal Almarzooqi
Ayah Hassan Ahmad Mohammed Noor Almheiri
Hamad Abdalla Sultan Mohamed Alowais
Ayham Abdulraheem Samih Alrefai
Mohamed Ahmed Ahmed Alshafai | Magna Cum Laude
Alyazia Ahmed Mohammed Alyarwan Alshamsi
Ahmed Mohamed Alzaabi
Abdulla Habib Ashoor Khalil
Obada Atiah
Abdosalam Kamran Azmi | Cum Laude
Ali Rabie Elsaeid Elsaeid Badran
Vibha Bhavikatti
Angelo Sebastian Cabarloc | Summa Cum Laude
Mohamed Elsayed Mohamed Desouki
Salma Emad Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Elkadi
Youssef Mohamed Elmadany | Cum Laude
Lamis Ahmed Mohamed Abdou Elsayed | Magna Cum Laude
Aariz Faridi
Kevin Shiju George | Cum Laude
Youssef Alaa Mohamed Mohamed Ghoneim | Cum Laude
Amjad Ayman Abdelghani Hasan | Cum Laude
Leen Majed Jad Allah
MHD Tameem Kabbani
Rayyan Abadan Khan
Zaid Abdel Rahman Khanfar
Mhd Maen Hussam Khaskieh
Ashrita Ann Koshy
Bingxuan Li | Cum Laude
Samir Mahmood
Khaled Elbashir Metwally Mohamed
Raaed Nasser Munshi
Ariel Justine Panopio | Cum Laude
Venkata Sai Viswa Krishna Koushal Parupudi
Keshav Ramesh
Nabil Firas Sabri
Abdu Sallouh | Cum Laude
Lina Zaher Salman | Summa Cum Laude
Fatmeh Faisal Salaheddin Sha'al
Aadhith Shankarnarayanan
Daim Sharif | Magna Cum Laude
Rhea Srivastava
Muhammad Zuhair Uddin
Muhammad Hamza Umair | Magna Cum Laude
Muhammad Abdullah Usmani | Magna Cum Laude
Abdullah Zahid Azeem
Mohammad Ziafati KafiBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Ramziyya Abdul Rahman
Noor Abou Steiti
Saeed Obaid Alhefeiti
Karim El Khatib
Mohamad Ali El Samad
Kamal Fakhreddine
Issa Koaik
Mohamad Rachid Medhat Maaliki
Hasnain Mahdi Sadiq Ali | Summa Cum Laude
Mostafa Ahmed Nasr
Hanaa Ahmed Aboelkassem Sadoun | Summa Cum Laude
Samrin Saleem | Summa Cum LaudeBachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Ahmed Rayyan Abbassi
Joudi Bilal Abdallah
Arwa Tarek Elsayed Abdellatif
Layal Afiouni
Mahra Tarek Mohd Alashram Alfalasi
Hamad Mohamed Hassan Ahmed Alhashmi
Sarah Firas S. Alhindi
Mohamad Khaldoun Moh'd Allabadi
Reem Tariq Abdulfattah Alshareef | Magna Cum Laude
Omar Kamal Diab
Omar El Far
Malak Emad El-Farra
Rawan Osama Abdelmoneim Ali Elghamrawy | Magna Cum Laude
Yasmin Tamer Sayed Attia Elshaarawy | Summa Cum Laude
Nasser Mohammed Hilal Ahmad Lootah
Shahd Mohamed Gamaleldin Mohamed Mahmoud | Cum Laude
Abdelrahman Mohamed Ahmed Moghazy
Ahmed Tarig Mohamed
Vicky Anton Hanna Naser
Mohammad Suheil Nasla
Abdul Aziz Ahmad Osman
Abdul Rahman Sagheer
Sana Walid Sha'ban
Layan Salim Shadid | Magna Cum Laude
Aya Samer Subhi ShamrookhBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Faris Nidal Aref Abdelrazeq | Cum Laude
Faisal Mohannad Ass'ad Abu A'bed
Muhammed Omar Muhammed Zaid Ahmed
Momen Waleed Ibrahim Eissa Aldahshan | Cum Laude
Omar Faisal Ibrahim Mohamed Alhammadi
Amal Jamal Husni Al Khawaja Al Khawaja | Cum Laude
Mazin Mahmood Moosa Abdulqader Alnajjar
Abdalaziz Nayef Alrashid
Malek Bachir | Cum Laude
Dina Mohammed Omar Baflah
Fares Barake | Magna Cum Laude
Utkarsh Chauhan
Youssef Ashraf Ahmed Mahmoud Eldib | Magna Cum Laude
Mohamed Ahmed Elebshihy
Ahmed Hisham Omar Hassan | Magna Cum Laude
Taif Ibrahim Osman Ibrahim
Ibraheem Sofian Kanan
Hadj Babouhoun Kerrouchi | Magna Cum Laude
Riasat Hossain Khan
Suhayb Bin Mizan
Mahamood Nabeel
Younes Mahmoud Omar
Adel Safa
Omar Yasser Fahmy Soliman Salem
Jawwad Imran Sheikh | Magna Cum Laude
Mohammad Osama Shihab | Magna Cum LaudeBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Ali Humaid Ali Alabbar Alshamsi
Hessa Yaqoub Alawadhi
Khalifa Mohamed Ahmed Dughali Aldhuhoori
Roudha Saeed Rashed Alhelli Alhajeri | Cum Laude
Sara Ahmed Salim Khalfan Alhammadi
Wassem Musab Mraweh Al-Hassoun | Cum Laude
Donya W.K.H.S. Aljarki
Mariam Jassim Aljasmi
Hessa Rashid Mohamed Bughanim Alsuwaidi | Magna Cum Laude
Nadeen Ihab Ayoub | Cum Laude
Sara Ayoub | Cum Laude
Henderson Cajetan D Costa
Hajar Jamal El Rashed
Abdulrhman Tariq Yahya Mahmoud Saeed
Ahmad M.F.E. Mohammed
Nahla Nowshad
Sarah Walid Ibrahim Salah | Magna Cum Laude
Zulfiquer Shaharia
Maisha TasniaBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Mohamed Omar Mohamed Dawood Abdulla
Nagia Ahmed Zakaria Hamza Aboelyousr
Ameen Omar Mohammad Abu Shairah
Abdinasir Muhumed Ahmed
Maren Alchaiah
Ali Raed Ahmad Al-Fakhouri | Magna Cum Laude
Tabarek Mohanad Abbas Al-Falahi
Butti Salah Butti Binbutt Almheiri
Hamdan Saeed Hamdan Rashed Alnuaimi
Mohammad Fahad Mohammad Al Rahma
Essra Khaled Alshawabkeh
Mohammad Khaled Alshawabkeh
Alina Anas | Summa Cum Laude
Alwalid Baghdadi
Abd Allah El-Emam
Mohamad Adib El Khatib
Sura Suhail Sadoon Hammadi
Diana Hammoud | Magna Cum Laude
Yousef Abdalla Hegazy
Ibrahim Mhd. Jamal Ibrahim
Mohamed Ibrahim Khawaga
Abdelrahman Mohamed Ibrahim Hamed Madkour | Cum Laude
Munir Mbarouk Nassor Mbarouk | Cum Laude
Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Isa Nass
Abdullah Abdulghaffar Qaderi
Ahmed Sherif Abdelmaksoud Mohamed Selim- School of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Sahar Abbani
Aaliya Ahammed
Maleka Ahmad Amir Al Zaim
Maria Gulzar SharifullahMaster of Science in Accounting
Hana Majid Alfalasi
Saud Ibrahim Deemas Alsuwaidi
Sarah Ahmed ElkelaniMaster of Science in Finance
Farah Rachid EzzoBachelor of Arts in Economics
Ahmed Ebrahim Abdulla | Summa Cum Laude
Hind Jabir Alansari | Cum Laude
Maiss Al Bitar
Sara Mohammad Amiri
Salma Ahmed Hamdy | Cum LaudeBachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Accounting
Abdulla Khalid Abu Ghazzi
Latefa Ahmad Al Abdulla
Maryam Essa Aldabal | Cum Laude
Alreem Yaser Alhaj Nasser
Dana Hasan Alhammadi
Sally Ahmad Ayach | Magna Cum Laude
Mira Husam Daoud
Abdallah B.A. Darwish
Dani Elias
Nadia Gulzar Gul Hakim Gulzar
Maryam Gulzar Habibullah
Maya Kate Haiden | Magna Cum Laude
Dawood Ibrahim
Natali Ashraf Kedis
Mohammed Nabeel Suhel Ahmed Khan | Magna Cum Laude
Hisham Abdul Latheef
Zulfa Moosa | Cum Laude
Bana Marwan Qubain
Saud Usmani
Bhavika Vohra | Cum LaudeBachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Economics
Mohamed Saeed Alhemeiri
Janna Osama Alyousif
Tasneem Chehimi
Khaled Ayman Sayed
Madeena Gulzar SharifullahBachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Finance
Abdulkader Mohamad Abdal
Saif Asser Abouhebah
Rola Alaa Al Ali | Cum Laude
Ahmad A.S.A. Albader
Youssef Majdi Al Balaa | Cum Laude
Fatmah Abdulla Aldhanhani | Cum Laude
Abdulla Majdi Al Dweik | Magna Cum Laude
Reem Saeed Aleter Aldhanhani
Omar Abdulrahman Alfahim
Zayed Saeed AlGhfeli
Jood Mo'ien Alhaj Mohammad | Cum Laude
Waleed Samer Alhalawani
Ameer Muneer Alhasan
Rashed Muayed Al Heneiti
Dania Ahmad Alhindawi
Tala Al Kadri
Mohammed Falah Al Khaffaf
Ahmad Shahab Almesmar
Shaikha Fuad Almidfa
Ali Ahmad AlMohaideb
Mozah Rashid Alnakhi
Mahmoud Waseem Alsawan
Mahra Mohamed Alsuwaidi | Cum Laude
Thani Hamad Alsuwaidi
Khalid Waleed Altaweel
Faris Obaid Alteneiji
Reem Abdelrahim Alzarooni
Michelle Amar | Cum Laude
Ramzi-Riad Amiri | Cum Laude
Mohammad Anas
Neha Anna Abraham | Magna Cum Laude
Selbi Ashyrova | Magna Cum Laude
Ahmad Mutaz Assaf | Magna Cum Laude
Razan Aylouche | Magna Cum Laude
Nour Ahmed Badawi
Rami Suhail Baddour
Meera Ahmed Baghoum | Magna Cum Laude
Hauwa'u Maikanti Baru
Fatima Rashid Bintaliah | Summa Cum Laude
Jovita Mariam Cherian | Summa Cum Laude
Zeid Basheer Daoud | Magna Cum Laude
Ayah El-Fakih
Danial El Mohtar
Noor Hamad | Magna Cum Laude
Qamar Bassam Hasan
Shayaan Hashmi | Cum Laude
Alaa Aref Hassiba
Nathaly Hodroj-Remmel | Summa Cum Laude
Omar Karim Ibrahim | Cum Laude
Iman Firoz Ismail
Bisan Ghassan Jadallah
Mays M.M. Jaghoub
Nour Mohammed Jaghoub | Cum Laude
Arpit Prakash Jain
Zenia Jawwad | Summa Cum Laude
Salma Jeedella | Cum Laude
Neha Jeevan | Magna Cum Laude
Omar Khamkhoyev | Magna Cum Laude
Karam Yaser Khayyat | Magna Cum Laude
Samer Suheil Khuri
Hasan Khurram
Hassan Ahmed Linjawy
Haya Marquise
Zaid Wissam Mujahed
Saif Moutasem Rajab
Majed Fares Rasas
Sabah Fathima Sameer
Sarah S. Shbair | Magna Cum Laude
Ali Ahmed Sheikh | Magna Cum Laude
Taj Osama Sheikh Elard | Cum Laude
Colin Sunny
Abdulla Khalid Taryam
Hitaf Nabil Wahbah | Cum Laude
Qamar Ahmad YoussefBachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Information Systems and Business Analytics
Carmel Saleh Abulibdeh | Cum Laude
Carlos Sarkis Arotine | Cum Laude
Samir Raafat Kabbara
Nabeel Mohammed NaheemBachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Management
Yousif Awad Abdalla
Huda Saif Abdulhakim | Magna Cum Laude
Ghaya Samer Abdulrazzaq
Maya Tarek Abu-Gharbieh
Judy Afana
Emaan Shoaib Ahmed | Cum Laude
Mohammad Mana Al Attar
Hoda Amr Ali Ahmed Ali
Dana Mohammad Aljanaahi
Lulwa Abdulla Aljufairi
Ali Tariq Alnuaimi
Abdulla AlTaher
Maryama Aida Bendaoud
Hala Ali Bodaka
Mohammed Omar Hashem | Cum Laude
Saba Hassan | Cum Laude
Imran Ilkhamulla
Jenny Awadis Joulakian | Magna Cum Laude
Mohammad Ahmad Maarouf
Tamana Rashid
Mohamed Osman Elmuiz Satti
Apurva Subbarayan
Hanzla WajidBachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Management Information Systems
Arwa Hamdi Abdelghani
Safiya Afaq Ahmed
Omar Al Marai
Saeed Abdelaziz Almheiri
Badr Hatem Alsharif
Soha Mohammad Alfida Atassi
Rishi Shyamkumar Chugh | Cum Laude
Hareth Hisham Maree
Mohamed Arshed Mohamed Azver
Fowzia Mohammed Omer
Noaf Ghassan Soufi
Essa Abdulla TaherBachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing
Tala Tariq Abualrous
Omar K.Y. Ahmed
Yasmine Ammar Alassadi
Sara Abdulhadi Alblooshi
Yasmin Munged Aldakkak
Jeeda Isam Al-Khaldi
Mouna Mohamed Alsabbagh
(Mohammad Arafa) A. Alshana
Mariam Saeed Alsuwaidi
Jamil Essam Alyamani
Buthaina Obaid Alzarooni | Magna Cum Laude
Lynn Hanna Aouad | Magna Cum Laude
Leen Mohmmad Barakat | Cum Laude
Zeina Dakkak
Khalifa Dzhamaludinov
Youssef Sami El Abed
Karen Salim El Khoury
Samar Ashraf Elmadani | Cum Laude
Huzaifa Murtuza Indorewala
Sara Jbara
Hana Kamal Kazi
Usman Khawar
Razan Munir Mahmoud
Jawa Matraji
Yara Mahmoud Morsy
Lilya Otmani
Dana Ashraf Salem
Reem Iejaz Shahid
Pritika Haresh Tilokani | Magna Cum Laude
Devika Vechisseril Thampi
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Meet our Spring 2024 College Ambassadors
Bettina Rodricks | College of Architecture, Art and Design
Major: Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication
Can you take us back to your first day at AUS? What’s one thing that was going through your mind at the time?
I was a part of the batch that started university during COVID-19, so my first day on campus was when I was a sophomore. I was really excited to see all the people I’d met online in person.
Who has been your biggest source of support throughout your university experience?
Other than the friendships I developed at AUS, my biggest source of support has been my professors.
How would you describe your AUS experience in one word: Wholesome
Was there a particular moment when it hit you that you were graduating this semester? How did it feel?
Every time an annual event, like Global Day, for example, would take place, I would always be reminded that this would be the last one. This semester, I truly understood what the word bittersweet meant. On one hand, I can't wait to graduate, but I also don't want to leave this place and all the memories I have attached to it.
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What will you miss the most about your university experience?
At CAAD, we have such a great community, and I will miss being around this community every day.
What's a tradition or event at university that holds special meaning for you?
This might be an odd response for CAAD students, because most of us dread this day, but I would say final review day. Now that I am done with all my final reviews and will probably never have one again, I look back on them as a highlight. This is usually the time you get to see your entire project come to life, but everyone has also barely slept because of trying to get the project to its best potential, and that has made for some of my best memories.
What’s one thing (physical) that you’ll be taking with you to remind you of your time at AUS?
Being a part of a major that is print-based, over the years I have accumulated a collection of posters and books that have been designed by me and my friends. They always remind me of my time here.
What advice would you give to future students who will walk the same halls you did?
One thing that I always carried with me is my passion for what I was studying. It is a challenging course, and there will be a lot of ups and downs, but if you enjoy what you are doing and always remain passionate about it, you will enjoy the process.
Abdelhamid Khodja | College of Arts and Sciences
Major: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Can you take us back to your first day at AUS? What’s one thing that was going through your mind at the time?
Like most of the graduating class, I started my journey online amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic! This unfamiliarity and uncertainty associated with having the orientation week online was definitely a challenge— especially since I lived outside of the UAE. But in my mind, at that moment, I felt a sense of tranquility knowing that I wasn't the only one going through this.
Who has been your biggest source of support throughout your university experience?
My mother and father and my two younger siblings. They have been the pillars of strength and constant source of motivation, accompanying me through both my triumphs and challenges.
How would you describe your AUS experience in one word: Remarkable
Was there a particular moment when it hit you that you were graduating this semester? How did it feel?
It was a Thursday night and I was sitting in the Chemistry Building with a close friend, and it hit both of us that we were both graduating this semester. So, being the sane students we were, we created a calendar that tracked each passing day so that we were reminded to make the most of the limited time we had left!
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What will you miss the most about your university experience?
The long sleepless nights in the Chemistry Building and the friendships I've made along the way. I really am lucky to have the friends that I have now and I cherish the memories we've made together! I'm also going to miss the office hours I've had with my professors. I spent more time in office hours with my mentors learning about life lessons then I did about the course!
What's a tradition or event at university that holds special meaning for you?
For the past two and half years, my friends and I have made a concerted effort to attend every free food event on campus. We operate under the guise of the ghost organization called Institute for Gastronomic Standard Assessment (IGSA). We even have an exclusive WhatsApp group with only eight people that get a schedule of all the free food events on campus for the coming weeks/month. I've gone weeks without spending a single dirham on food!
What’s one thing (physical) that you’ll be taking with you to remind you of your time at AUS?
For me, the one physical thing that holds tremendous value in my heart is my Seiko wrist watch. I absolutely love watches, and it was the first automatic watch I bought with the money I made from being a student employee at AUS! Every time I put it on, I'm reminded of my hard work and it always puts a smile on my face.
What advice would you give to future students who will walk the same halls you did?The next four years will define you. Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Go out there and be an active member of your department and get to know your professors on a personal level. Your professors are your mentors, you'll learn a whole lot more about life from them then any course you take. Take small, focused and purposeful steps to advancing yourself. Don't stress yourself out by joining every club on campus— join only those that matter to you, and where you can make a significant change. At the end of your time at AUS, you want to be remembered for something impactful and positive! Also, don't worry about hyper-optimizing your life. We're humans after all, so if your friends are going out on Wednesday night, just go ahead and join them! Stay persistent, be curious, and always believe in the power of each and every single one of your ideas. Because if we don’t innovate, someone else will.
Shahd Mahmoud | College of Engineering
Major: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Can you take us back to your first day at AUS? What’s one thing that was going through your mind at the time?
Having started AUS during a global pandemic, all that was going through my mind was whether I would actually get to experience life on campus or not. At the start, I felt like I was in the wrong major, but I kept an open mind and made the decision to change my major from biology to industrial engineering after my first semester, and I am beyond proud of the outcomes and impact that this decision has had on my life. This is why the concept of the butterfly effect is so close to my heart, having experienced it first hand. I always wonder how my university years would’ve been had I stayed in my initial major.
Who has been your biggest source of support throughout your university experience?
Aside from my parents and sister, who continue to pave the way for my success through their sacrifices and support, my professors, department head Dr. Abdulrahim Shamayleh and CEN Dean Dr. Fadi Aloul have trusted me with responsibilities that helped me excel in various aspects and sharpen my leadership skills through honorable roles such as my Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers presidency.
How would you describe your AUS experience in one word: Diversely-rewarding
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Was there a particular moment when it hit you that you were graduating this semester? How did it feel?
Thinking about an answer to this question is definitely making the fact that I’m graduating real, but I also thought about it during our CEN Senior Design Competition ceremony. I felt both proud of our group winning first place, yet upset because I knew I will miss the life I’ve had during these four years and the great minds I’ve met during them. Nevertheless, I am eager for what is to come next in my life, with more responsibilities and less certainties.
What will you miss the most about your university experience?
I will miss the predictability of university life, how there is a structure that repeats every year, times of fun and events, and times of stress and exams—coupled with the ease with which I get to connect with my friends and professors at any point in the day. Most prominently, however, I will miss all the competitions we get to participate in, such as senior design, and international Model United Nations conferences in New York and Qatar.
What's a tradition or event at university that holds special meaning for you?
Our annual Industrial Engineering (INE) Social Night and the AUS Model United Nations conference. For two years, I served as this prestigious conference’s Deputy Secretary General. I am grateful for the valuable skill set and opportunities this experience has provided me. Interestingly, this conference is the reason I joined AUS to begin with, as I used to attend as a delegate in high school, and I was captivated by the mesmerizing architecture of the campus, aiming to end up as an AUS student one day.
What’s one thing (physical) that you’ll be taking with you to remind you of your time at AUS?
My AUS Model United Nations Deputy Secretary General badge
What advice would you give to future students who will walk the same halls you did?
Mindset is key. Develop a growth mindset and exercise it in a way that makes your growth journey one that continuously improves you. Seize every opportunity, and be open to connecting with others because you never know what doors would open from single, seemingly small, decisions. Learn from both your setbacks and your achievements, and fixate on having a well-rounded and holistic experience here at AUS. The opportunities and resources will always present themselves—you just have to make the conscious effort to reap them.
Rishi Chugh | School of Business Administration
Major: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration—Management Information Systems
Can you take us back to your first day at AUS? What’s one thing that was going through your mind at the time?
My first day was a mix of sadness and excitement because it was online. I was part of the "COVID batch" that started university online. However, AUS didn't fail to deliver with the orientation and made sure to maintain exceptional events that allowed the process of online learning to be made seamless.
Who has been your biggest source of support throughout your university experience?
I am grateful to have a number of support systems and all of them have helped me at different times. However, my biggest source of support would definitely be my family. Having them by my side since the start and supporting me in pursuing extracurriculars even if that meant reaching home late is something I am very grateful for.
How would you describe your AUS experience in one word: Enriching
Was there a particular moment when it hit you that you were graduating this semester? How did it feel?
The moment that it hit me that I was graduating was when I saw my juniors worrying about registration and getting their courses. I realized that I didn’t have to worry about that anymore, and it was a mixed feeling of nerves and emotions.
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What will you miss the most about your university experience?
I'll miss the spontaneous plans at Karak Street and catching up with friends in the break between classes.
What's a tradition or event at AUS that holds special meaning for you?
Global Day is one of the biggest events held every year at AUS, and I have fortunately performed with the Indian Cultural Club for three years. The entire experience and process is a joyful one, and it has helped me make a lot of memories and friends.
What’s one thing (physical) that you’ll be taking with you to remind you of your time at AUS?
The one thing I will be taking with me will be my medal, which I received from being placed on the Chancellor's List. This medal holds special meaning to me as it is a symbol of my hard work and dedication to my academics.
What advice would you give to future students who will walk the same halls you did?
My advice would be to never miss out on any opportunities that are provided by AUS, whether in terms of extracurricular activities, on-campus jobs, networking or prestigious competitions. AUS can open a lot of doors for any student as long as you are dedicated and passionate towards building yourself. I also advise students to always talk to their professors, whether about the course or advice about your career aspirations or your life in general.
Commencement Speakers
The Spring 2024 Commencement speeches were written and delivered by Malek Bachir, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Abdelhamid Khodja, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
- Glory in the Struggle | Malek Bachir
Bismillah Al Rahman Al Rahim.
Your Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qassimi, honorable members of the Board of Trustees, Chancellor Tod Laursen, Interim Provost Mohamed El Tarhuni, faculty and staff, our proud families, and of course, my fellow graduates: Assalamualaykom wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
My name is Malek Bachir, and it is both emotional and exciting for me to address you here today. I want to thank everyone for being here, to proudly witness the graduation of the American University of Sharjah's 48th batch, the class of Spring 2024!
My fellow graduates, we are here today in a hall that is overflowing with emotions as we celebrate not the end, but the beginning of our journey. We graduate today as living testaments to resilience and unbreakable spirit, having gone through a college journey that was anything but conventional. We went through what began as a minor adjustment during our last school year, that week we took off in March 2020, which quickly spiraled out of control. That week turned into months, which led to starting and spending our first year of college online, in the most unconventional way imaginable.
As we embarked on two new paths, college life and virtual learning, each of us grappled with our own set of challenges. The familiar rhythm of classroom life was replaced with Blackboard Collaborate, where the only interactions we had with each other was typing “present” and “yes”. Our bedrooms and kitchen tables turned into classrooms, blurring the lines between personal space and learning environments.
This struggle was real, and it faced us on multiple fronts, but ladies and gentlemen, instead of lamenting our struggle, let’s instead appreciate what came out of it, let us talk about the glory in our struggle. It's in these struggles, these moments of uncertainty and challenge, that we found our true strengths. We learned that adaptability is not just about surviving; it's about thriving. We discovered the power of community in times of isolation. We found new ways to connect by creating virtual study groups that spanned neighborhoods, cities, and even continents, and by sharing resources and encouragement, passing along tips as freely as we once swapped notes in the hallways. These experiences showed the strength of our principles in the face of hardship, and our unwavering strength when faced with obstacles.
The glory in our struggle lies in the transformation we've undergone. We didn't just learn to adapt; we became masters of reinvention. We didn't just overcome obstacles; we transformed them into opportunities for growth. Our journey has taught us that within every challenge lies an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to excel.
Despite the physical distance, we came together, supported one another, and pushed the boundaries of what we thought possible. And once we came back on campus, this graduating class led initiatives that not only brought us even closer but also made a significant impact on our community. From volunteering at the world's biggest climate change conference COP 28, to great initiatives led by our clubs and organizations, we turned our challenges into opportunities to serve and lead.
The most significant example of these initiatives happened a few months ago, when the AUS community led by the Student Council put on a united front and organized the "Tarahum for Gaza" event, where we all came together to support a people in need. This shows how the AUS community is and always will be dedicated to making change on unprecedented levels.
And of course, we must acknowledge the profound role that AUS has played throughout our challenges. We are immensely grateful for our leaders, especially his highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, ruler of Sharjah, the founder and first President of AUS. As many of our families went through financial struggles during the COVID pandemic, generous contributions and scholarships facilitated the academic and financial lives of many graduates here, including myself. In the same spirit of visionary leadership and commitment to education, we are now fortunate to have his daughter, Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi leading the way as the current President of AUS, carrying on her father’s legacy.
And to our parents, guardians, siblings, and loved ones, your belief in us has been our guiding light. And to our professors, mentors, and the entire faculty, your dedication to guiding us through these tough times did not go unnoticed, your support carried us through the toughest times, and on behalf of all graduates, thank you for being there for us.
Today we also remember those who, though may not be here with us physically, they left a lasting impression on our lives. Personally, I graduate today without my dad, whom I navigated most of my university life without after losing him to COVID in my first year. My father’s spirit and legacy inspired and will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life and I am eternally grateful for him. This sentiment, I know, is shared by many of us who have lost loved ones and are feeling their loss especially today. Together, we honor their memory, and carry their legacy forward with every step we take. They dreamt with us, believed in us, and today, their spirits soar with pride at what we have achieved, and we owe them a debt of gratitude that we can only repay by living lives that will make them proud.
So, to the class of Spring 2024, as we stand on the threshold of a new beginning, let's embrace the glory of our shared struggle, let its memory be the foundation upon which we build our future successes. Let it inspire us to approach the future not with fear, but with the confidence that comes from knowing we've already been victorious over tougher times. And finally, my fellow graduates, I ask you to leave this hall today with one thing in mind; that obstacles are not in the way; they are the way.
Congratulations, Alf Mabrouk, and thank you.
- "Don’t Wait for The Right Opportunity, Create it" | Abdelhamid Khodja
Bismillah Alhamdulliah wa salatu wa salamu Ala rasool lillah, As Salamu Alakium Wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
Good morning Your Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, President of our university; esteemed members of the Board of Trustees; our Chancellor Dr. Tod Laursen; Interim Provost Mohamed Tarhuni; dedicated faculty and staff; our beloved families; distinguished guests; and of course, my fellow graduates, Class of Spring 2024.
Today marks the culmination of our journey at the American University of Sharjah.
While we should be proud for our accomplishments, we should also be grateful to those who have helped us greatly along the way.
Think of everyone who has made this momentous day possible. To take a phrase from Newton, think of those giants in our lives, the giants whose shoulders we stand upon.
To our beloved parents, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and unconditional love throughout our academic journeys. Thank you for your continued faith in our abilities. Thank you for sacrificing your dreams so that we could make ours a reality. You have instilled in us the values of perseverance, integrity, and compassion – shaping us into the individuals we are today.
To our esteemed professors, we express our heartfelt appreciation for your dedication and mentorship. Beyond imparting knowledge, you have challenged us to think critically and pursue intellectual curiosity. Your belief in us has not only inspired us to surpass our limits but has given us the confidence to tackle the complexities of the world outside the classroom.
And, most importantly, thank you to Your Excellency Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi and the university administration, for providing us with a world-class education and a nurturing platform to thrive. Your remarkable leadership has empowered us to realize our ambitions.
For us, the Class of Spring 2024, “thriving” took on a whole new definition. We started this journey amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, when we were all behind computer screens with our lives disrupted. We were forced to bridge physical distances through virtual connections. Inside the “smart classrooms” we could not see into the eyes of our professors and peers, we could not meet in the student center, or in the library. For us this was a strange change. But remember that in 1665 Sir Isaac Newton was sent home from Cambridge because the black plague was sweeping through England. Newton of course had no option to continue online, so instead he casually invented calculus. For us each day tested our resilience as we dealt with the unfamiliar: masks, temperature checks, weekly PCRs, and the unfamiliarity of logging into iLearn, unsure of what awaited us on the other side. With time, terms like "breakout groups" became the norm. And the once familiar feeling of a classroom faded, becoming replaced by laptop screens and unstable internet connection.
In this new online world, the role of the professor and that of the student was redefined. Professors had to tirelessly adapt their teaching methods to keep us engaged. Meanwhile, we, the students, navigated the complexities of online learning, juggling responsibilities and distractions in the form of YouTube videos and Netflix shows in other tabs!
Despite our tricks, we were able to pass our courses. Despite the obstacles we faced, with the odds seemingly stacked against us, we remained steadfast in our pursuit of knowledge and growth. History will write about how in the face of extreme uncertainty, our perseverance and resilience brought us to where we are now. And here we are today, ready to embark on the next chapter of our lives with courage and optimism.
Reflecting on our time at AUS, we cherish the memories that have become integral to our university experience. From the late-night Mini Mart runs, only to realize that the Mini Mart closed at 7.00 PM, to the falling asleep in the library before our exam the next morning, and the thrill of scavenging for free food events on campus - these moments now feel like distant memories, yet they remain etched in our hearts. AUS has given us more than a world class education. It is home to these memories and experiences that have shaped us.
But our journey was not only defined by the challenges of a global pandemic; it was also shaped by the transformative power of artificial intelligence. We have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of AI on our education and daily lives. Yet, amidst the uncertainty and disruption, we have embraced innovation and creativity. As we prepare to enter the job market, we are confronted with an evolving landscape where AI is reshaping every industry. Moving forward, we Abdelhamid Khodja 88350 (Biology major) 3 should play a role in shaping the development of AI technologies and ensuring the ethical use of AI in our society.
As graduates equipped with the knowledge that we have today we have a renewed sense of responsibility to enter the world and strive to make it a better place than we found it. I am reminded of a powerful saying by the great writer George Bernard Shaw: "Don't wait for the right opportunity, create it." And in a world brimming with challenges and uncertainties, this principle has never been more relevant. Our society is facing pressing issues such as climate change, social injustice, public health crises, and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence.
In closing, my fellow graduates, I urge you to heed the call to action embedded within todays theme: Wait not for opportunities, create them. Because the problems we face today require all of us to collaborate to find creative solutions.
So, as we embark on this next chapter of our lives, let us be catalysts for change, architects of societal progress, and champions of justice. Each and every single one of you possesses the power to shape the world in accordance with our shared values and aspirations. So let us seize this moment with courage and compassion, knowing that our actions today will echo far into the future.
Congratulations, Class of Spring 2024, on this momentous achievement.
May your journey ahead be filled with purpose, resilience, and boundless opportunities. Thank you very much.
Alumni Support
Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs
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If you aren't sure of what steps to take next, reach out to us and we'll happily help you get started in this new chapter in your professional journey.
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