During a visit to ASU’s USAID-funded Center of Excellence for Energy, Crow said he was impressed by the efforts to enhance Egypt’s transition to renewable energy.
During a visit to ASU’s USAID-funded Center of Excellence for Energy, Crow said he was impressed by the efforts to enhance Egypt’s transition to renewable energy.
Arizona State University President Michael Crow embarked on a visit to Cairo, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi to expand higher education opportunities, attracting more international students and establishing new partnerships in the Middle East and North Africa region.
During the visit, Crow and his team engaged in various activities. They visited universities, reviewed an ASU project in Egypt funded by USAID, organized alumni events, held meetings with the Egyptian Minister of Education and four UAE ministers, and toured the Thunderbird/ASU Innovation Center in Dubai.
President Crow described the trip as “memorable and thought-provoking,” highlighting the potential for developing new programs, approaches, and learning pathways.
ASU currently hosts students from 158 countries, and it has over 12,000 international students. The recent visit to other nations showcased the university’s ability to reach and engage a more significant number of foreign learners, both through on-campus programs and online platforms like ASU Prep Digital, which helps high school students transition to ASU.
During a visit to ASU’s USAID-funded Center of Excellence for Energy, Crow said he was impressed by the efforts to enhance Egypt’s transition to renewable energy.
He was warmly welcomed by Professor Dr. Mohamed El Shinawi, President of Galala University in Cairo, during his visit to the GU campus. President Crow expressed his delight and commended Egypt’s remarkable transformation into a nation with historical and civilizational significance and its renaissance in higher education and scientific research.
President Crow praised the educational excellence and creative endeavors of the students, such as their involvement in culture, art, and science, which are made possible through the partnership between the two universities.
He also delivered a presentation on innovation and international outreach to the leaders of Galala University and diplomatic representatives from Arab and African nations with embassies in Egypt.
The ASU team also toured Ain Shams University in Egypt, meeting its leaders. They were honored with a luncheon hosted by Ayman Ashour, Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and celebrated by U.S. Ambassador John Desrocher, who acknowledged the achievements of ASU President Michael Crow.
ASU’s initiatives, including the International Development Initiative and Global Launch, play a vital role in advancing the United State’s engagement on a global scale. Other noteworthy programs include Education for Humanity, the McCain Institute for International Leadership, the Thunderbird School of Global Management, and the Leadership, Diplomacy, and National Security Lab. For Crow and his team at ASU, higher education plays a significant role in fostering global relations.
