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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 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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LAU Is Among the Top 100 Universities in THE Asia Rankings

The Times Higher Education Asia Universities Rankings 2025 has ranked LAU at No. 92, up from 176 last year, out of 853 universities from 35 countries and territories. This year, LAU’s standout performance was driven by substantial improvement in the Teaching indicator, reflecting the institution’s commitment to developing future academics and its high standards that attract graduates and foster their growth.

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The 2025 Cohort of Graduating Fashion Designers Gain Insights from Elie Saab

As they prepare for their graduate fashion show, this year titled Panorama, 15 senior fashion design students presented their collections to a closed jury headed by Honorary Chair of the LAU Fashion Design Program Elie Saab on April 17, 2025, on the Beirut campus. The jurors included Senior Collection Instructors Jurgi Persoons, Jalal Moghraby and Ana Har, as well as Interim Fashion Program Director Silia Abou Arbid and Fashion Faculty Elie Baroud.

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Introducing the Office of Professionalism and Ethics at LAU

In line with its academic mission and commitment to its core ethical values, LAU has launched the Office of Professionalism and Ethics (OPE), under the direction of Dr. Emily Gafney. The OPE provides guidance, education and support to faculty and staff and promotes a culture of accountability. Its services cover confidential assistance in resolving concerns, training on professional standards and offering direction on university policies.

 

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International Mentors Convene at LAU Innovate

The Fouad Makhzoumi Innovation Center hosted a panel discussion on April 5 on the Beirut campus to provide this year’s startups with insights into entrepreneurship and how to avoid the typical Startup-life pitfalls. The Director, Annie Seferian moderated the panel where the TechWomen speakers Rekha Pai—a tech innovator and impact investor with Capria and Partner at Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund, US—and Jill Finlayson, an innovation leader and DEI advocate at the University of California, Berkeley, US, helped refine participants’ ideas, and offered guidance on advancing their ventures. 

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LAU Libraries Champion Social Responsibility Through AI Outreach

Along with TechWomen and key partners, LAU Libraries led two events on April 2 and 7 on the ethical use of AI in education and healthcare. The sessions in Batroun and Notre Dame des Secours University Hospital featured international and local experts, including University of California’s Jill Finlayson and LAU’s Ibrahim Farah and Diala Al Samarani. The initiatives reflect the libraries’ active role in advancing community outreach, digital literacy, and the UN SDGs through socially responsible engagement aligned with their strategic plan.

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Dr. Abi Raad Honored by the Académie Nationale de Chirurgie

Dr. Vanda Abi Raad, clinical professor of anesthesiology and associate dean for Faculty Affairs and Development at the Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, has been elected as an associate member of the Académie Nationale de Chirurgie, France’s oldest and most prestigious surgical institution. She is the first anesthesiologist from outside France and one of only four worldwide to receive this honor—a testament to her pioneering role in simulation-based education in Lebanon and her contribution to her field.

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Entrepreneurs Gear Up to Innovate

The Fouad Makhzoumi Innovation Center launched the fifth LAU SPARK Program on March 21 at the Beirut campus, bringing together students, alumni and staff entrepreneurs selected from more than 100 applicants. Attendees explored the program’s roadmap, learned about success stories and networked with industry experts. Over five months, participants will benefit from intensive workshops and professional mentorship to refine their pitches before presenting to the LAU investment committee, where 10 startups will each receive $10,000 to help turn their ideas into thriving enterprises.

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