In Brief
Invaluable Tips for Dealing with Uncertainty
Addressing the current situation’s repercussions on mental health, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Wael Salame and Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology Pia Tohme provided timely advice to the community at large through sessions on managing children’s panic and anxiety and dealing with uncertainty (links lead to the recordings). A third session by Dr. Myriam El Khoury Malhame and Dr. Sahar Obeid also offered a safe space for faculty and staff to share their worries and concerns.
Dr. Elie Bouri Ranked No.1 in Lebanon by Research.com
The prestigious 2024 Rising Stars of Science Ranking by Research.com has placed LAU Professor of Finance Elie Bouri in the top position nationally among “young, successful researchers who are just starting their academic career and have already made a huge impact with their work,” according to the ranking body. This latest accolade, one of many for Dr. Bouri, brings great pride to LAU and its vibrant research community.
LAU Becomes an Official SAT Test Center
The LAU Testing Center, distinguished by its technological readiness, accessibility and highly trained staff in digital testing, has now become an official SAT test center. Having met all College Board requirements, the center will be open at the LAU Beirut campus starting this October to students nationwide wishing to sit for the standardized test. Additionally, it will continue to serve as an IDP-IELTS exam venue.
New Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholars Welcomed at LAU
A total of 62 new scholars from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, the West Bank/Gaza and Yemen have settled into the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative Tomorrow’s Leaders Program (MEPI-TL) at LAU. Comprising undergraduates (TLU), graduates (TLG) and gender scholars (TLS), the new cohort was introduced to the specific requirements of the scholarship and the means of supporting them to maximize their university experience.
Dr. Elie Bouri Receives the Shoman Award
Professor of Finance Elie Bouri has received the 2024 Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation Award for Arab Researchers—LAU’s fourth—in recognition of his contribution to the field of Business and Economics, specifically in cryptocurrency. Dr. Bouri has also been listed as a Highly Cited Researcher on Clarivate for three years and was one of 17 LAU faculty members to be ranked among the world’s top two percent scientists by Scopus Elsevier.
HES Scholars Start a New Chapter at LAU
A new cohort of 86 Higher Education Scholars (HES) have settled into an exciting new academic phase at LAU, where they were greeted on August 13 with a warm welcome at orientation. Following the first week of classes, on September 7, the scholars were briefed on the specific requirements of the scholarship, dedicated to helping them make the most of their university experience.
LAU Partners with Colombia to Promote Mental Wellness
On August 29, LAU’s Department of Psychology and Education signed an MOU with the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia to advance initiatives in psychology that benefit the Colombian community. Through this partnership, the department will organize educational activities to raise awareness about the importance of psychology, mental health and healthy living habits, in addition to psychological counseling and emotional support sessions for Colombian nationals.
LAU Welcomes Back Continuing and New Students
On August 29 and 30, the Beirut and Byblos campuses teemed with returning and incoming students eager to start the new academic year. Welcoming them in a buzz of activities, helpful staff guided the newcomers around the campus and held information booths, while talented LAUers entertained them all with games, athletic challenges and musical performances.
Alumnus Yasser Abdul Malak Makes Forbes MENA List
Yasser Abdul Malak, a Business Management alumnus (BS ’97), is among the top-ranking executives featured in Forbes’ Global Meets Local list for 2024. Since 2022, Abdul Malak has served as Nestlé’s Chairman and CEO for the MENA region overseeing 13,000 people in 19 countries and 24 factories. His 25-year career at Nestlé has included leading roles as CEO for Nestlé’s Northeast Africa Region and as Dairy Category Head for the EMENA zone at Nestlé’s headquarters in Vevey.
Alumnus Hussein Freijeh Ranked by Forbes MENA
Computer Science graduate Hussein Freijeh (BS ’03), vice president and general manager of Snap Inc. MENA, has been ranked in Forbes’ Global Meets Local list for 2024. Freijeh has held key managerial roles at Yahoo and Maktoob Group, focusing on advertising sales and revenue operations, and plays a key role in shaping Snap’s strategic direction and growth. His significant contributions to digital media and technology have made him a prominent figure in the evolving social media landscape.
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