In its session on Thursday, June 17, the Higher Education Council endorsed the nomination of  Dr. Ma'moun Nadim Akroush as president of the American University of Madaba (AUM) for a 4-year term.

The Catholic Center for Studies and Media in Jordan conveys heartfelt wishes to Dr. Akroush, wishing him success in his new mission.

The AUM, a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Madaba, was founded in 2011. Officially accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan, the AUM is a co-educational higher education institution which offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study.

At the AUM, students are prepared to see beyond what's obvious into the world of what's possible. The university offers degrees in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, biology, and biotechnology, medical laboratories, nutrition and diabetes, pharmacy, computer science, accounting, business administration, banking and finance, marketing, risk management, human resources management, architecture, design and visual communication, interior design, English language  and literature,  translation, in addition to other disciplines.

The AUM was established with the intention of making a difference in higher education at the national and regional levels, placing quality education, multifaceted student growth and faculty excellence at the top of its priorities.  This university is not only meant to be a qualitative addition to institutions of higher learning in this part of the world, but it is meant to serve as a world-class university in the full sense of the word. Toward this end, it capitalizes on the best and up-to-date practices in higher education.

At the AUM, the students are trained to see beyond what's obvious into the world of what's possible. From this premise, the AUM plans to become a highly competitive university that attracts the most accomplished and promising students. Through its outstanding graduates, excelling faculty members, and effective community outreach programs, it aspires to make a difference in the country and the region.