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AUS Board of Trustees approves strategic framework, leadership appointments and key academic advancements

Sharjah, UAE, February 11, 2025 – The Board of Trustees of American University of Sharjah (AUS), chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, convened on February 9 at Kingfisher Retreat, in Sharjah, to approve key resolutions aimed at advancing the university’s strategic vision, academic excellence and institutional governance.

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AUS Board of Trustees approves new programs and research centers, sets Emiratization as institutional priority

AUS Board of Trustees approves new programs and research centers, sets Emiratization as institutional priority

Sharjah, October 30, 2023

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) Board of Trustees has approved the launch of a new graduate program and the establishment of three research centers within the university to bolster its research agenda. It has also set out new strategies to elevate Emiratization as an institutional priority.

Headed by Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, the fall board meeting was held on campus. This was also the first board meeting attended by Dr. Tod A. Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, who assumed his duties this October.

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