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Prof. Maya Farah: The Only Female Marketing Scholar in MENA Ranked Among World’s Top 2 Percent Scientists
Dr. Maya Farah (BS ’00; MBA ‘02), chairperson of the Marketing Department at the Adnan Kassar School of Business, is the only female professor not only in Lebanon but also in the MENA region to be listed in the ‘Marketing’ category among the World’s Top 2 percent scientists for 2024 by Stanford University and Scopus Elsevier. Dr. Farah dedicated her success to Lebanon, its most resilient people, her alma mater LAU, and her family for their unwavering support.
Talk It Out: A Psychological Support Group
In the first of many psychological support groups, Dr. Joumana Haddad and Ms. Tala AlNoweisser of Counseling Services created a safe space for students to share their experiences of these challenging times. Talk It Out offered students a comforting and anonymous environment to voice their thoughts and feelings where they felt heard, understood and supported. Based on the participants’ experience, Dr. Haddad and Ms. AlNoweisser explored various strategies to help them manage their emotions.
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.
IEEE Student Branch Officers Meet at LAU
The 2024 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Branch Officers Training Workshop took place on September 14 at LAU’s Byblos campus for the second consecutive year. More than 100 IEEE student members from universities across Lebanon, including LAU, gathered to network and enhance their skills in public speaking, fundraising and event organization through a series of workshops led by IEEE representatives and LAU faculty. The event also showcased national and international opportunities for the IEEE community.
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 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 Marketing 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.
LAU Athletes “Run the City”
The Track and Field varsity team claimed the top three positions in the Beirut Marathon Association’s “Run the City” 10km race at the Beirut Digital District on July 18. Varsity athlete Jihad Tiba was also presented with the Fastest University Runner Award. Coached by alums Karim Ramadan (BA ’16) and Mohamad Mawas (BS ’16), the team has continuously won titles every year since its founding in 2013.
LAU’s Business School Makes Headlines
The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) was the cover story in the May 2024 edition of Higher Education Digest, a global platform showcasing distinguished universities. The feature highlighted the school’s diverse offerings, commitment to innovation, global impact, industry connections and international accreditations. “Our consistent recognition as a national leader in Business and Economics underscores AKSOB’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and global impact,” commented Dr. Wassim Shahin, dean of AKSOB.
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