Alexandria University and Louisville University Commemorate Success of First 2+2 Program Graduates
Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development, witnessed today, Thursday, 18 July 2024, the celebration of Alexandria University and Louisville University of the graduation of the first batch of the 2+2 program in Biomedical Engineering, based on the cooperation agreement signed between the two parties. The event was attended by Dr. Essam El-Kurdi, President of El Alamein International University, Dr. Rushdi Zahran, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of El Alamein International University, Dr. Essam Wahba, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Dr. Ayman El-Baz, Head of the Department of Bioengineering and Member of the Board of Trustees of El Alamein International University, Dr. Mustafa El-Naanaei, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering at El Alamein International University, Dr. Emmanuel Colin, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Louisville University, and Dr. Paul Hoffman, Assistant President of Louisville University for International Affairs.
In his speech, Dr. Saeed Allam confirmed that the meeting included celebrating the graduation of five students from Alexandria University from the Biomedical Engineering Program, based on the cooperation agreement signed between the two universities, noting that the expansion of cooperation between Alexandria University and Louisville University was discussed to include cooperation in other engineering programs to include civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical, civil, environmental and industrial engineering, in addition to discussing the signing of a joint master’s degree between the two parties with a 1+1 system in various engineering specializations, and discussing ways of joint cooperation in student exchange and various research projects between the two parties.
Dr. Essam El-Kordy stressed the rules and foundations for acceptance into the 2+2 program, which will result in students receiving two bachelor’s degrees from the two universities at the end of the study program, in addition to providing job opportunities after completing their studies in the United States of America for students.
Dr. Essam Wahba welcomed the delegation from Louisville University to the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University. He gave a presentation on the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, its programs, laboratories, and departments, and the joint international agreements concluded by the faculty with similar international colleges. Wahba stressed that this meeting is an exceptional opportunity for students from the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, to benefit from the international programs that will be announced during the meeting.
Dr. Rushdi Zahran stressed that the meeting is a good opportunity for students to benefit from this agreement, expressing his hopes that more students will join this agreement, especially since it allows them to learn about different cultures.
The delegation from Louisville University expressed their pleasure for cooperating with Alexandria University, especially since it is one of the oldest universities in the Middle East. The delegation provided an overview of the summer research internship program opportunities in the United States of America.
At the end of the graduation ceremony, Dr. Saeed Allam, Dr. Essam El Kurdi, and Dr. Essam Wahba answered all students’ inquiries regarding admission to the 2+2 program signed between Alexandria University, Louisville University, and El Alamein International University.