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Dean Alsharif Recognized for Excellence in Pharmacy Education

Dr. Naser Alsharif, dean of the LAU School of Pharmacy, received the Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) on February 28, in recognition of his outstanding achievements as an educator and mentor, his innovative approaches in the classroom, and his lasting impact on pharmacy education and the profession. He will be formally honored at AACP’s Annual Meeting, scheduled to take place from July 19 to 22 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Co-Financed Scholarship for PhDs in Engineering

Within a framework agreement signed between the French embassy in Lebanon and LAU on February 6, 2025, Lebanese PhD students can now benefit from a scholarship co-funded by the embassy and LAU’s School of Engineering toward their doctoral thesis. The scholarship, offered as part of the embassy’s SAFAR program, allows LAU students to spend 18 months over three academic years at a partner university in France. The SAFAR program was established to promote and strengthen French-Lebanese scientific projects.

 

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Engineering Students Recognized Nationally for Sustainability Efforts

Senior mechanical engineering students Dana Moghrabi, Michael Abou Hamra, Sana Itani, and Amir Sabek won second prize at the Lebanese Solar Energy Society’s (LSES) Engineering Students Final Year Project Renewable Energy Contest 2024 on January 27. Supervised by Assistant Professor Amne El Cheikh, they designed a photovoltaic-thermal system, integrating solar panels and thermal collectors and using machine learning for optimal pump flow and heat dissipation. Their project was LSES-funded for prototype completion and testing.

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LAU Renews Partnership With Makhzoumi Foundation

In an effort to formalize and enhance their long-standing partnership, LAU and the Makhzoumi Foundation signed an MOU to launch an internship and civic engagement program for students of the Adnan Kassar School of Business. The agreement was signed by the President of the Makhzoumi Foundation and LAU Trustee, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, and LAU President Chaouki T. Abdallah on March 5, 2025, on the Beirut campus. This MOU reflects the shared institutional commitment to social impact and educational development. 

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A Pledge for Deserving Students

Another Annual Designated Scholarship Grant will support students in need thanks to an MOU signed on February 27 between LAU President Chaouki T. Abdallah and the Badr Foundation, represented by its President and MP Nabil Badr. The foundation’s new contribution builds on its support for LAU students since November 2023 and will benefit both undergraduate and graduate students. This agreement reinforces the university’s commitment to high-quality education and the creative, industrious spirit that defines our country.

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LAU Collaborates With the Project Management Institute Lebanon Chapter

With the aim of bolstering students’ project-management skills, LAU has strategically partnered with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Lebanon Chapter to offer mentorship, training, networking and internship opportunities to students through connections within the industry. The agreement, signed between the chapter and the university on February 24, will also promote students’ contribution to social impact, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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MOU With Zakat Fund in Lebanon

In line with its ethos, education for all, LAU has partnered with the Zakat Fund in Lebanon to establish the Zakat Fund in Lebanon Annual Designated Scholarship Grant in support of underserved students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. The MOU, signed on February 25 between LAU President Chaouki T. Abdallah and the Fund’s President Mohammad Ibrahim Al Jouzou, will take effect in fall 2025. This partnership furthers LAU’s commitment to providing every deserving student with access to a world-class education.

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LAU Hosts the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon

As part of its guest speaker series, the Department of Political and International Studies hosted the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for a hybrid talk about the role of the UN in Lebanon. The session, moderated by Chair and Associate Professor Imad Salamey, delved into the implementation of resolution 1701 and the key challenges it faces locally, regionally and internationally. The special coordinator engaged in open discussions with students, faculty, and staff, addressing their questions.

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Top-Ranked University of Geneva Becomes an LAU Partner

LAU’s Office of International Services and Programs will be collaborating with the University of Geneva under a new agreement signed between the two universities, adding it to LAU’s long list of international partners. Students, faculty and staff will be able to engage in academic collaborations, exchanges and research endeavors. Founded in 1559, the University of Geneva ranks among the world’s top 100 universities.

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The School of Pharmacy Ranks Among Top 15 ACPE-Accredited Pharmacy Schools for NAPLEX Pass Rate

LAU’s School of Pharmacy has ranked among the top 15 US pharmacy schools accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) in 2024, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. A report by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy confirms that all six of the school’s PharmD graduates who took the exam achieved a 100 percent pass rate.

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