attended the university-wide celebration held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, commemorating the 53rd Anniversary of the Glorious October War Victories.
The celebration was held under the auspices of Prof Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawlad (, President of the University, and in the presence of Major General Mohamed Alwan, Governor of Assiut, alongside executive, military, religious, and academic leaders.
The event commenced with a minute of silence to honor the souls of the Armed Forces martyrs and the nation's heroes. The program featured a keynote session titled «The October 6th Victory: Lessons and Insights», which highlighted the national and spiritual lessons of the victory, the profound values of sacrifice and Egyptian resolve it embodied, and the vital necessity of drawing upon the October spirit to face contemporary challenges, drive development, and shape the future.
Prof Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, President of the University, affirmed that the October Victory will forever stand as a testament to the Egyptian capability to overcome adversity and achieve greatness. He emphasized the pivotal role of educational institutions in preparing conscious, qualified generations to actively contribute to the nation’s building and development journey.
The celebration concluded with patriotic musical performances presented by the University Choir, featuring the participation of students with special needs (people of determination). The performances inspired profound national pride, honoring the sacrifices of national heroes while reinforcing values of loyalty and belonging among students.
For her part, Prof. Dr. Fatima Roshdy Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, emphasized that organizing such national commemorations serves as a vital pillar in fostering national consciousness and cementing values of loyalty and allegiance among university students. She noted that educating new generations about the heroics and sacrifices written by the Armed Forces to reclaim land and safeguard national dignity instills a spirit of responsibility, dedication, and unity among youth, motivating their active engagement in building Egypt’s future and achieving its developmental goals.
