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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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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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Global Recognition for LAU Alumnus Simon Abboud

LAU alumnus Simon Abboud (BArch ’15) has won the prestigious European Talent Award at the 2025 Urban Land Institute (ULI) European Leadership Awards, recognizing his exceptional contributions and professional, personal, and civic commitment to the real estate industry as a young talent under 35. The award is part of a program that annually honors three leaders in the built environment who exemplify ULI’s mission across Europe and marks another milestone in Abboud’s career following his 2020 IE EPIC Award in the Young and Ambitious Minds category.

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Engineering Alumnus’ Eye-Opening Podcast a Hit

Shortly after graduating from LAU, computer engineering alumnus Youssef Abi Aad (BE ’24) launched The Titans Podcast, where he brings fresh and candid insights from leaders in business, technology and academia, including LAU President Chaouki T. Abdallah and Assistant Provost and Associate Professor Joe Tekli. Abi Aad’s platform is already a hit, as his interviewees—entrepreneurs, tech pioneers, venture capitalists, AI experts and the likes—share unfiltered ideas about their respective fields and explore lesser-known angles of the industry.

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LAU Students Cook for Marginalized Groups

Students of LAU’s Combined Program in Nutrition and Dietetics took part in a hands-on food service rotation hosted at La Cuisine de Mariam—a kitchen dedicated to serving marginalized groups—by preparing a Greek-themed meal for inmates at the Roumieh prison. The initiative challenged students to strengthen their skills in cooking, teamwork and time management, while also encouraging their cultural awareness and sensitivity through thoughtful, creative meal planning focused on tangible community service.

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Hyped for University Life

Thousands of high schoolers got a taste of the university experience during YOU@LAU, a series of full-day events showcasing the richness of academic and campus life at the LAU Beirut and Byblos campuses on May 17 and 24. Current LAU students, faculty and staff guided the young students through their fields of interest, gave them tours of the innovative learning spaces, acquainted them with the myriad possibilities for professional and personal development, and introduced them to campus activities through fun challenges.

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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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