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Decoding Antibiotic-Resistant Infections

In collaboration with colleagues from the Universities of Munich and Dortmund, Dr. Elias Akoury has co-authored a paper in the prestigious Angewandte Chemie, investigating how bacteria utilize a chemical “message,” c-di-AMP (cyclic diadenylate monophosphate), to regulate growth and activate disease-related genes. Using solution NMR spectroscopy and biophysical chemical techniques, the researchers found that when this message binds to its partner protein, PstA, it prompts flexible regions of the protein to change shape. These shifts finetune protein interactions, providing insights into antibiotic-resistant infections.

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Smart Cities, Sustainable Solutions

On July 30-31, 2025, LAU hosted the Sustainable and Smart Cities and Traditional Arab Construction Technology Between Science and Learning workshop, organized by ALECSO and UNESCO Beirut, during which academics, students, and professionals explored how traditional Arab architecture can support modern sustainability goals. The discussions stressed the role of education, digital innovation and community engagement in building smart, environmentally responsible cities, while empowering youth to take part in shaping more sustainable, urban futures.

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LAU-Louis Cardahi Foundation Celebrates National Heritage

On July 29, 2025, the LAU–Louis Cardahi Foundation took part in Lebanon’s La Nuit des Musées, bringing the rich history of Byblos to life. Visitors explored Byblos-themed displays featuring LAU architecture students’ projects, Beatrice Doumit’s exhibition Cadmus: The Birth of a Hero, vintage photographs from the Debbas collection, and rare books and artifacts from the Cardahi collection. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the event returned after a six-year hiatus to honor and celebrate Lebanon’s cultural heritage.

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LAU Athletes Shine at 2025 FISU World University Games

After a 20-year hiatus, Lebanon made a triumphant return to the 2025 FISU World University Games, with LAU athletes at the heart of the action. The Men’s Universities Basketball National Team, featuring LAUers Abbas Chouman, Jad Nasr, Aldo Kouba, Anthony Naba, Elios Saad, Abbas Atwi, and Bryan Mansour, clinched 9th place worldwide with a 4-2 record under LAU’s Director of Athletics Joe Moujaes. In taekwondo, LAU’s Laetitia Aoun came close to a historic medal, reaching the quarterfinals.

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Dr. Mohammad Mroueh to Serve on the Cannabis Regulatory Authority

LAU has welcomed the Lebanese Council of Ministers’ decision to form a Cannabis Regulatory Authority during its session on July 17, 2025, and the selection of Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the School of Pharmacy Mohammad Mroueh as a member. Dr. Mroueh, whose research has long been focused on the medicinal and pharmaceutical benefits of cannabis, particularly in cancer treatment, spearheaded the establishment of the Medicinal Cannabis Research Center at LAU in 2018.

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Dr. Marc Haddad Appointed to the Civil Aviation Authority Board

The Council of Ministers, during its session on July 17, 2025, approved the appointment of Dr. Marc Haddad, associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, to the Board of Directors of the Civil Aviation Authority. Dr. Haddad brings to the role over 25 years of experience in aerospace and transportation systems engineering and technology policy. This appointment is part of the ongoing effort to strengthen institutional oversight and enhance the strategic direction of the civil aviation sector.

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Residency Programs Earn ACGME-I Accreditation

Following its institutional accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–International (ACGME-I) this March, the LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine has obtained accreditation for six residencies. This achievement, said Dean Sola Aoun Bahous, represents a defining milestone for the school and medical centers. “It places us among the few institutions in the region that meet ACGME-I’s rigorous standards, enhances our global visibility, and reinforces the high-quality education and clinical training we provide our residents,” she added.

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Marketing Faculty Nominated for the Prestigious THE Awards Arab World 2025

Two LAU marketing faculty have made the shortlist for the Times Higher Education Awards for the Arab World 2025, surpassing more than 700 submissions to the top eight. For the second year running, Associate Professor Zahy Ramadan was nominated for the Most Innovative Teacher of the Year Award. Additionally, Assistant Professor Lara Khabbaz’s co-authored paper on rural women’s entrepreneurship was shortlisted for the Research Project of the Year in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences category.

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LAU and LMAC Partner on Humanitarian Mine Action Training

On July 15, LAU and the Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC), under the Ministry of National Defense, signed an MOU to launch professional training programs in Humanitarian Mine Action Management. Offered through the LAU Academy of Continuing Education (ACE), the courses will be delivered online and on campus, and at the Regional School for Humanitarian Demining in Lebanon (RSHDL). This collaboration aims to build local leadership in mine action, support career growth, and help protect communities from explosive remnants of war.

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Exciting Pitch Approaches for Entrepreneurs

On July 10, the LAU Fouad Makhzoumi Innovation Center held a pitch simulation for the fifth cohort of the LAU Innovate Spark Program. This year, out of about 100 applicant startups, 36 were handpicked for a five-month incubation program, guided by the center’s leadership and industry professionals. On July 29 and 30, the 24 semi-finalists who had pitched their ideas for feedback will present their finished concepts to an investment committee, with each of the winning teams receiving $10,000 to develop their innovative ideas into viable businesses.

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