In a celebration fulfilling the meaning of the generosity,Alexandria University Council, honored, on Thursday 10/12/2015, headed by Prof. Dr. RoushdyZahran, the University President,  Prof. Dr. HendHanafi, former President of the University. That is in recognition of her outstanding role during the period she occupied as the first woman to hold this position at the level of Egypt and the Middle East in the period from 2009- 2011, during which she has been able to make the University reachan advanced international level to be for the first time in the world rankings of universities.

In his speech on this occasion, Prof. Zahran praised the efforts of Prof. HendHanafi, starting from her role in the development of medical education and as the deputy of the Faculty of Medicine, then, occupying the position of Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, to the president of the University and what sheremarkably provided during this period to the University.

The members of the Board expressed their recognition of the role played by Prof. Dr. HendHanafi to serve the University of Alexandria and that the University was ranked 147 among the top 200 universities in the world for 2010, during her period.In addition, she waschosen head of the Office of Francophone universities in the Middle East.They also talked about her personal kindness and situations with the faculty, staff members, worker and students that reflects her kind personality.

For her side, Dr. HendHanafi expressed appreciation to the University of Alexandria and pride that the university honored her.In addition, wished success for the current management of the University headed by Prof. Dr. RoshdyZahran in achieving progress and prosperity for the University.