Assiut University, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, the university president, announces the participation of an official delegation of university leaders, faculty members, and staff in the funeral procession of Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, the former university president and Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, and to offer condolences in appreciation of his scientific and academic career and his contributions to serving the university.

In this context, university buses will be dispatched today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM to transport the delegation, with the gathering scheduled at 11:30 AM in front of the university administrative building, in preparation to move to New Minya City to participate in the funeral and offer condolences.

The funeral prayer for the deceased is scheduled to be performed after the Asr prayer at Uthman bin Affan Mosque in New Minya City.

The university invites faculty members and staff who wish to participate to be in front of the administrative building at 11:30 AM and to adhere to the scheduled departure time.

With hearts full of faith in God's will and decree, and with profound sorrow and grief, the family of the Faculty of Specific Education, headed by Professor Dr. Yasmin Al-Kahki – Dean of the Faculty, along with the faculty's vice deans, heads of academic departments, faculty members and their assistants, and the administrative staff of the faculty, extend their heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy on the passing of the late Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Menshawy – former President of Assiut University, who passed away this evening, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after a distinguished scientific and professional journey filled with giving and achievements.

We ask Almighty God to envelop the deceased in His vast mercy, grant him a place in His spacious paradise, reward him for all his contributions, and grant patience and solace to his honorable family, colleagues, students, and loved ones.
Ameen, O Lord of the worlds.

As part of the board meeting of the Nile Center for Enlightenment and Cultural Radiance, held by Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla – President of Assiut University, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with the attendance of Professor Dr. Yasmin Ahmed El-Kahky – Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education, to follow up on the center's work, discuss its activities and events, and review several proposed cultural and awareness initiatives for the upcoming period.

The meeting included honoring Professor Dr. Yasmin Ahmed El-Kahky – Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education, Dr. Hind Hassan El-Sharif – Sculpture Instructor, and Dr. Hanan Abdelrahman – Arts and Crafts Instructor, in the Department of Art Education at the college, in recognition of their efforts and outstanding contributions to the success of the Nile Center for Enlightenment and Cultural Radiance's events, and for supporting its cultural, intellectual, and awareness activities.

This recognition comes as an appreciation for their exceptional dedication and efforts in serving the center's mission and enhancing its role in spreading awareness, fostering thought, and promoting positive values within the university community.

Under the care of:
His Excellency Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla – President of Assiut University and Vice President for Education and Student Affairs
Professor Dr. Gamal Badr – Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research
Professor Dr. Yasmin El-Kahky – Dean of the Faculty
Professor Dr. Nariman Ishaq – Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
And Professor Dr. Hala Salah El-Din – Head of the Department of Art Education

The Master’s thesis in the Department of Art Education, specializing in (Sculpture), submitted by the researcher / Eman Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Ammar, was discussed.
The thesis is titled: "Mythical Children’s Literature as an Approach to Sculptural Formations in the Light of Postmodernism."

This took place today, Tuesday, 10/11/2026, at 11:00 AM in the conference hall of the Faculty of Specific Education – Assiut University.

The Dean of the faculty extends sincere thanks and appreciation to the discussion and evaluation committee:
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Galal Ali – Professor of Sculpture and Former Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Specific Education – Assiut University (Supervisor and Rapporteur)
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Abdel Hakim – Distinguished Professor of Sculpture and Medalist, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts for Education and Student Affairs – Faculty of Fine Arts ...