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New Partnership to Enhance Healthcare

On July 23, LAU’s Academy of Continuing Education (ACE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Partners and Beyond, a management consulting firm offering a range of professional services, in the presence of Dr. Firass Abiad, caretaker minister of Public Health, on the Beirut campus. Under this agreement, ACE and Partners and Beyond will conduct specialized programs and courses for healthcare professionals on management and leadership development, digital transformation, and project management in healthcare.

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Entrepreneurs Rally for the Centennial Pitch

The LAU Fouad Makhzoumi Innovation Center held a pitch simulation on July 18 for the fourth cohort of the LAU Innovate Spark Program. This year, 30 startups were selected for a five-month incubation program supervised by the center’s leadership and industry experts out of which 20 semi-finalists pitched their ideas for feedback. On August 12, they will present their concepts to an investment committee, with 10 winning teams each receiving $10,000 to help turn their innovative ideas into viable businesses.

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SOE Joins Engineering Schools Network for Sustainability

The LAU School of Engineering has joined the Mediterranean Network of Engineering and Management School, a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to improving engineering and management education and addressing sustainability-related issues in the Mediterranean region. Recognized by UNESCO, the 150+ member network across 23 countries offers a unique forum for information and debate on innovation and best practices. Its activities include workshops and seminars, research programs and projects, and students’ cultural events.

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LAU’s Business School Makes Headlines

The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) was the cover story in the May 2024 edition of Higher Education Digest, a global platform showcasing distinguished universities. The feature highlighted the school’s diverse offerings, commitment to innovation, global impact, industry connections and international accreditations. “Our consistent recognition as a national leader in Business and Economics underscores AKSOB’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and global impact,” commented Dr. Wassim Shahin, dean of AKSOB.

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A New Book by Dr. Yasmine Taan

LAU Director of the Institute of Art in the Arab World Yasmine Taan has launched her fourth book in the Khatt Books Series, Mouna Bassili Sehnaoui: The First Lebanese Woman to Brand Her Nation about the first academically trained female graphic designer to set up a practice in the Arab region. In it, Dr. Taan delves into the cultural challenges that Sehnaoui faced, and how she went on to shape the Lebanese visual identity through her work for the National Council of Tourism.

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LAU’s Own Elected Olympic Ambassador for Lebanon

Mohamad Mawas (BS’16), Lead Athletics Coordinator and Teams Manager of the LAU Athletics Department, has been elected by the Lebanese Olympic Committee as the Olympic Ambassador for Lebanon for the 2024 Paris Olympics year. Last June, Mawas joined his fellow ambassadors from all over the world at the International Olympic Academy in Olympia, Greece, where they exchanged ideas about the legacy of the games and the crucial role sports play in promoting peace and human dignity.

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Fiscal Policy in Lebanon

The Center for Policy Analysis and the IMF co-organized a panel discussion titled Spotlight on Fiscal Policy to address Lebanon’s fiscal challenges and propose sustainable economic recovery strategies. Notable experts examined current fiscal policies and proposed reforms to adopt a medium-term fiscal strategy consistent with debt sustainability, enhance revenue generation, and improve public financial management. Dr. Leila Dagher, assistant to the president for Public Policy, stressed the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve sustainable economic recovery. 

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Alum Simon Doueihy En Route to the Olympics

LAU swimmer Simon Doueihy (BS ’24) has qualified for the 2024 Olympics by achieving the highest World Aquatics Points in Lebanon in the 100m freestyle, clocking in at 49.69 seconds. Last year, he broke 11 national records and represented Lebanon at international championships, after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic that he ended by joining the LAU varsity swimming team in 2022. Ever proud of Doueihy’s and Laetitia Aoun’s outstanding talent, LAU will be cheering them on next month.

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The Intisar Foundation Steps Up for LAU, Again

The Intisar Foundation has made a generous donation to LAU’s Arab Institute for Women (AiW) to address the psychological trauma and violence experienced by Arab women using drama therapy. Founded by Kuwaiti philanthropist and member of the LAU Board of Trustees HE Sheikha Intisar AlSabah, the NGO will collaborate with the AiW on actionable research, advocacy and policy change focusing on women, peace and mental health. 

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LAUIH Partners With Techvitis

The LAU Industrial Hub (LAUIH) and Techvitis, a technology services group, have signed a partnership agreement that aims to offer LAU students professional experience and international exposure while providing state-of-the-art, cost-effective solutions to clients. The initiative underscores LAUIH’s commitment to ensuring valuable, paid learning opportunities for students, and Techvitis’ extensive experience in product advisory, software development, and technology services, to promote innovative projects and excellence in client delivery.

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