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First Class Graduates From American University of Baghdad, Once Saddam's Palace
- The American University of Baghdad graduated its first class of 38 students on May 24, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, on a campus that was once Saddam Hussein’s al-Faw Palace.
- The university, established in 2021, occupies the former location of al-Faw Palace—a grand residence constructed by Saddam Hussein in the 1990s that was subsequently converted into the U.S. coalition’s headquarters following the 2003 invasion.
- This nonprofit organization evolved into a university modeled on the American education system, featuring a foundational liberal arts curriculum and supported financially by businessman Saadi Saihood, offering degrees across business, science, and humanities disciplines.
- University President Michael Mulnix noted the campus’s transformation since 2018, and Saihood called the graduation "a symbolic moment," emphasizing the institution’s lasting impact despite economic challenges for graduates.
- Officials hope this graduation marks a new era in Iraqi higher education grounded in modernity and international standards, while graduates face a tough job market requiring adaptability and initiative.
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First class graduates from American University of Baghdad, once Saddam’s palace
BAGHDAD: The American University of Baghdad celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students Saturday at a campus that was once a palace built by Saddam Hussein. Officials said they hope the graduation will mark the beginning of a new era in higher education in Iraq rooted in modernity, openness and international academic standards. The university was inaugurated in
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First class graduates from American University of Baghdad, once Saddam's palace
The American University of Baghdad has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students at a campus that was once a palace built by Saddam Hussein.
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The U.S. University of Baghdad celebrated Saturday the graduation of its first generation of students on a campus that was once a palace built by Saddam Hussein.
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