Dr. David A. Schmidt Appointed President of AURAK

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has appointed Dr. David A. Schmidt, who as its new President, brings to AURAK 33 years of broad-based experience as an executive academic leader and faculty member, spanning a wide range of institutions – public, private, and international, including the University of Wisconsin System. Prior to joining AURAK, Dr. Schmidt served as the President of the American University in Dubai, where he led the university through the COVID pandemic, successfully directed the university’s SACSCOC re-accreditation, and initiated new enrollment strategies that resulted in enrollment growth. Click here for additional information.