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Ready to Speak Arabic?

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.

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Staff and Retirees Honored for Decades of Dedication

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.

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LAU Partners with RIT Dubai

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.

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Students Gain Insights on Agentic AI from Industry Experts

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.

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LAU Engineers Pitch their Projects

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.

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LAU Takes on Anti-Corruption Initiatives

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.

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Prototypes Reflect Students’ Innovative Ideas

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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LAU Celebrates Its Unsung Heroes

LAU President Chaouki T. Abdallah was joined by the university’s senior leadership in recognizing and celebrating the people who sustain LAU’s seamless daily rhythm—more than 300 technicians, drivers, security personnel, and custodians. Hosted by the Human Resources Department, the annual Labor Day Lunch reaffirmed LAU’s appreciation of its people and their unwavering service to the institution. 

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A Night of Musical Icons

The Department of English and Creative Arts at the LAU School of Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with the LAU Choir and Qadisha Choir, held a concert celebrating Lebanese musical heritage on April 28 at the Gulbenkian Theater. Conducted by Assistant Professor of Practice Michele El Chemaly, the performance featured works by renowned composers, including the Rahbani Brothers, Mohammed Abdel Wahab and Zaki Nassif, among other prominent names etched in the region’s artistic history.

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SoAS Establishes Awards to Honor Emerging Scholars

The School of Arts and Sciences (SoAS) has launched the Elie Rizk Research Excellence Awards to recognize exceptional student-led research. Supported by a generous donation from the family of the late Mr. Elie Rizk, the awards honor graduate and undergraduate students, including recent alumni, who serve as lead authors on high-impact publications. In light of the school’s dedication to promoting academic achievements, awardees will be recognized during the SoAS Awards Ceremony on May 16, 2025.

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