On May 28, 2026, the American University of Cyprus (AUCY) and Alpha Cyprus Media Group officially signed a Joint Venture Agreement, marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration for the year 2026.

The agreement was signed in the presence of representatives from both organizations. Alpha Cyprus Media Group CEO Mr. Petros Petrou, Ms. Irene Christoforou (Marketing Manager), and Ms. Maria Sofocleous (Sales Manager), AUCY was represented by its Board: Dr. Marc-Antoine Zabbal, Mr. Christos Karas, Mr. Joe Ibrahim, Mr. Farid Haikal. This milestone partnership establishes a broad framework for cooperation between higher education and mass media. It aims to combine AUCY’s academic expertise with Alpha Cyprus Media Group’s extensive television, radio, and digital networks to develop impactful educational, communication, and promotional initiatives across Cyprus.

Through this collaboration, both institutions seek to strengthen engagement with students and the wider public, enhance visibility of academic programs, and create innovative media-driven educational content that supports learning and institutional outreach.