On April 28, 2025, 46 teams comprising more than 200 engineering students took part in the annual Engineering Projects Day, held on the Byblos campus. Guided by faculty advisors, the students had researched and developed practical, innovative prototypes that address real-world challenges. The event featured an array of projects—capstone, undergraduate research, and VIP—in addition to various course projects by students in multiple engineering disciplines.
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), a global leader in the profession, approved the LAU School of Engineering’s request to establish a new student chapter on May 25, 2025, which adds to other LAU chapters affiliated with major engineering societies such as the IEEE, ASCE and ASME. The AIChE chapter will enhance student engagement in chemical engineering and pave the way for a new campus club, offering undergraduates valuable leadership and project management opportunities through competitions, conferences, and networking.
Thousands of high schoolers got a taste of the university experience during YOU@LAU, a series of full-day events showcasing the richness of academic and campus life at the LAU Beirut and Byblos campuses on May 17 and 24. Current LAU students, faculty and staff guided the young students through their fields of interest, gave them tours of the innovative learning spaces, acquainted them with the myriad possibilities for professional and personal development, and introduced them to campus activities through fun challenges.
Energy ran high across LAU’s Beirut campus on May 22 as more than 350 athletes and coaches from the Beirut and Byblos athletics offices gathered for the annual Athletics Dinner. For the first time, both LAU Sailors and Captains came together to celebrate a year of impressive achievements. Awards were presented to standout performers, with special recognition for injured and graduating athletes. LAU President Chaouki T. Abdallah, VP Elise Salem, Deans of Students, and Athletics Lead Director Joe Moujaes were on hand to mark the occasion.
This summer, LAU will host the latest edition of its SINARC Arabic Language and Culture program from June 9 to July 4. Led by expert faculty, the four-week intensive experience offers personalized instruction, authentic materials, and dynamic extracurriculars designed to deepen Arabic skills through practical learning. By blending language instruction with cultural immersion, the program connects students to Lebanon’s vibrant linguistic, historical, and social traditions. Applications are open until May 20.
LAU held a heartfelt Staff Service Recognition and Farewell Gathering on May 13 at the Beirut campus and May 14 at the Byblos campus to celebrate staff members marking 10, 20, and 30 years of service, and to bid farewell to this year’s retirees. LAU President Chaouki T. Abdallah acknowledged their lasting contributions, stating, “Universities are institutions that endure, but they endure because of the work of the unsung heroes.” He emphasized that LAU’s future depends on the continued unity, purpose, and excellence of its entire community.
Adding to LAU’s expanding roster of international partnerships, the School of Engineering has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with RIT Dubai, a non-profit global campus of the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York, one of the leading tech-focused universities worldwide with over 185 years of history. The MOU paves the way for joint research projects, student exchanges, co-developed online courses, training programs, and collaborative funding and graduate assistantship opportunities to promote academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement.
The LAU School of Engineering hosted an insightful talk by representatives from Siliconcedars on April 28, 2025. At the event, students explored industry trends, potential career paths, and key skills needed to thrive in the evolving field of Agentic AI, a form of AI that can operate with autonomy and adaptability. The session highlighted the growing impact of this type of AI systems, offering students a glimpse into the future of intelligent technology.
Multidisciplinary senior engineering students showcased their final-year projects at the annual Engineering Capstone Design Project Poster Competition on April 29, 2025. This annual tradition sheds light on the students’ designs and acquired knowledge, as they pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. The students were evaluated on the quality of their projects and posters, and their presentation skills. The top winners will receive cash prizes in recognition of their work at a later stage.
Joining forces in the fight against corruption, LAU and the National Anti-Corruption Commission signed an MOU on April 29, 2025, to promote a culture of integrity and advance knowledge in corruption prevention through scientific cooperation, curriculum development, capacity building, research, and student engagement. The MOU will be implemented in coordination with regional and international organizations, particularly the UNDP, through information exchange, expert support, and joint events.
On April 28, 2025, 46 teams comprising more than 200 engineering students took part in the annual Engineering Projects Day, held on the Byblos campus. Guided by faculty advisors, the students had researched and developed practical, innovative prototypes that address real-world challenges. The event featured an array of projects—capstone, undergraduate research, and VIP—in addition to various course projects by students in multiple engineering disciplines.
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), a global leader in the profession, approved the LAU School of Engineering’s request to establish a new student chapter on May 25, 2025, which adds to other LAU chapters affiliated with major engineering societies such as the IEEE, ASCE and ASME. The AIChE chapter will enhance student engagement in chemical engineering and pave the way for a new campus club, offering undergraduates valuable leadership and project management opportunities through competitions, conferences, and networking.
Thousands of high schoolers got a taste of the university experience during YOU@LAU, a series of full-day events showcasing the richness of academic and campus life at the LAU Beirut and Byblos campuses on May 17 and 24. Current LAU students, faculty and staff guided the young students through their fields of interest, gave them tours of the innovative learning spaces, acquainted them with the myriad possibilities for professional and personal development, and introduced them to campus activities through fun challenges.
Energy ran high across LAU’s Beirut campus on May 22 as more than 350 athletes and coaches from the Beirut and Byblos athletics offices gathered for the annual Athletics Dinner. For the first time, both LAU Sailors and Captains came together to celebrate a year of impressive achievements. Awards were presented to standout performers, with special recognition for injured and graduating athletes. LAU President Chaouki T. Abdallah, VP Elise Salem, Deans of Students, and Athletics Lead Director Joe Moujaes were on hand to mark the occasion.
This summer, LAU will host the latest edition of its SINARC Arabic Language and Culture program from June 9 to July 4. Led by expert faculty, the four-week intensive experience offers personalized instruction, authentic materials, and dynamic extracurriculars designed to deepen Arabic skills through practical learning. By blending language instruction with cultural immersion, the program connects students to Lebanon’s vibrant linguistic, historical, and social traditions. Applications are open until May 20.
LAU held a heartfelt Staff Service Recognition and Farewell Gathering on May 13 at the Beirut campus and May 14 at the Byblos campus to celebrate staff members marking 10, 20, and 30 years of service, and to bid farewell to this year’s retirees. LAU President Chaouki T. Abdallah acknowledged their lasting contributions, stating, “Universities are institutions that endure, but they endure because of the work of the unsung heroes.” He emphasized that LAU’s future depends on the continued unity, purpose, and excellence of its entire community.
Adding to LAU’s expanding roster of international partnerships, the School of Engineering has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with RIT Dubai, a non-profit global campus of the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York, one of the leading tech-focused universities worldwide with over 185 years of history. The MOU paves the way for joint research projects, student exchanges, co-developed online courses, training programs, and collaborative funding and graduate assistantship opportunities to promote academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement.
The LAU School of Engineering hosted an insightful talk by representatives from Siliconcedars on April 28, 2025. At the event, students explored industry trends, potential career paths, and key skills needed to thrive in the evolving field of Agentic AI, a form of AI that can operate with autonomy and adaptability. The session highlighted the growing impact of this type of AI systems, offering students a glimpse into the future of intelligent technology.
Multidisciplinary senior engineering students showcased their final-year projects at the annual Engineering Capstone Design Project Poster Competition on April 29, 2025. This annual tradition sheds light on the students’ designs and acquired knowledge, as they pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. The students were evaluated on the quality of their projects and posters, and their presentation skills. The top winners will receive cash prizes in recognition of their work at a later stage.
Joining forces in the fight against corruption, LAU and the National Anti-Corruption Commission signed an MOU on April 29, 2025, to promote a culture of integrity and advance knowledge in corruption prevention through scientific cooperation, curriculum development, capacity building, research, and student engagement. The MOU will be implemented in coordination with regional and international organizations, particularly the UNDP, through information exchange, expert support, and joint events.
On April 28, 2025, 46 teams comprising more than 200 engineering students took part in the annual Engineering Projects Day, held on the Byblos campus. Guided by faculty advisors, the students had researched and developed practical, innovative prototypes that address real-world challenges. The event featured an array of projects—capstone, undergraduate research, and VIP—in addition to various course projects by students in multiple engineering disciplines.
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