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LAU Pharmacy Students Maintain Perfect NAPLEX Pass Rate

LAU’s School of Pharmacy continues to demonstrate the strength of its academic and clinical training, with students from the Class of 2025 achieving a 100 percent first-attempt pass rate on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination for the second year in a row. Out of 142 ACPE-accredited programs, just four American universities, including LAU, attained this distinction. This reflects a curriculum aligned with international standards and the sustained commitment of the school’s faculty and staff to preparing practice-ready graduates.

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The IEEE Student Branch at LAU Keeps the Crown

Comprising six student clubs, the IEEE Student Branch at LAU has been awarded the Exemplary Student Branch Award in Europe and the MENA region, for the second-year running, marking the third time this branch has received a prestigious award during the past year. This attests to the students’ prowess, leadership and dedication to the mission and values of the IEEE, especially in one of the network’s most competitive regions.

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Abou El Zeus Returns to LAU

Due to popular demand, the major production directed by Assistant Professor of Practice Lina Khoury Abou El Zeus—an adaptation of Woody Allen’s 1975 play God—will return to the Gulbenkian Amphitheater on the Beirut campus for three additional performances on January 16, 17, and 18. Featuring more than 40 alumni, the play moves between Athens and Beirut, past and present, blending drama, comedy, satire, and epic theater realism to explore enduring philosophical questions. To reserve your tickets, click here. 

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Together for LAU: A GivingTuesday Success

LAU’s second Together for LAU GivingTuesday campaign united 509 donors in support of the university’s mission. Their generous contributions to the schools’ impact funds are helping empower students to pursue their dreams, advance research and enrich student life. Every gift made affirms a shared belief that education is the cornerstone of rebuilding Lebanon and shaping ethical, compassionate and innovative leaders. Through this collective effort, the LAU community invests in the country’s talent, fostering hope, resilience, and a brighter future for all.

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Alumnus Is the New President of the Order of Pharmacists

LAU alumnus Abdulrahman Merkbawi (BS ’06) has been elected President of the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists, succeeding fellow LAU graduate Joe Salloum (BS ’03). Previously serving as the syndicate’s vice president, Merkbawi brings continuity and leadership experience to the role. Joining him on the new council are four more LAU alumni: Elsie Nassar (BS ’03), Christian Khoury (BS ’10), Simona Sabat (BS ’01) and Fadi Hodeib (BS ’98; PharmD ’99), reflecting the university’s ongoing impact on Lebanon’s pharmacy profession.

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LAU Designers Earn Top Regional Honors

LAU’s creative talent took center stage at the Arab StarPack Pro Awards, where graphic design alumnae Lamice Olleik (BA ’25) and Jana Jab (BA ’25) snatched the First and Third Prize in Structural Package Design under the mentorship of Associate Professor Randa Abdel Baki. Their achievement highlights the strength of LAU’s design program and the impact its graduates are making in the region’s industrial sector. Held under the patronage of Minister of Industry Joe Issa El Khoury, the ceremony took place during the Lebanese Industry Expo 2026,  organized by LibanPack along with the Association of Lebanese Industrialists.

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Award-Winning Author Hemley Boum at LAU

On October 22, the LAU School of Arts and Sciences hosted Cameroonian-French writer Hemley Boum as part of the “Beirut Books 2025” festival, organized by the French Institute in Lebanon with the International Organization of La Francophonie and the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie. Boum discussed her award-winning novel The Hunter’s Dream, which explores themes of exile, memory, and dual identities, reflecting her own move from Douala to Paris. The session was moderated by journalist Nanette Ziade and featured an engaging Q&A with the audience. 

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Spirited Showdown Between Alumni and Varsity

An LAU alumni team faced off against a mixed varsity and junior varsity squad in a friendly co-ed basketball game at the Beirut campus on November 6, where at least two women had to be on the court at all times. The varsity team started strong, but the alumni rallied in the second half to close the gap and secure a thrilling 82-80 victory in a spirited and entertaining matchup.

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LAU Staff Advance Digital Skills through AI Training

As part of the university-wide AI Training Program that targeted more than 531 staff members, the Human Resources Department continued its efforts to engage additional Operational staff from various levels through a new series of AI Awareness Trainings in September on both campuses. A total of 91 staff members from various schools and entities attended workshops designed to help them embrace the AI wave and develop a future-ready mindset. The training also highlighted ethical, privacy, and security considerations for the responsible use of AI at work.

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“Reinventing Government 2030” Town Hall Engages Byblos Community

On October 3, the “Reinventing Government 2030” town hall, presented by Minister of State for Administrative Reform Fadi Makki at the LAU Byblos campus, gathered local municipalities, community members, faculty, and students. Dr. Makki outlined the roadmap for administrative reform, while interactive polls and discussions encouraged participants to share ideas on transparency, accountability, and sustainable governance. “Real reform requires the voices of youth and communities working together for Lebanon,” noted AKSOB Dean Dima Jamali.

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