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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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NASA Hackathon Lands at LAU

To enhance Lebanon’s presence in global STEM and space innovation, LAU has partnered with NASA Space Apps Beirut to serve as the main hub for the 2025 International Space Apps Challenge in Beirut, Lebanon. The collaboration, coordinated with the Local Lead Antoine Tannous aims to bring together coders, scientists, and innovators to LAU’s Byblos campus for dynamic scientific events and a hackathon that promote space exploration and tech innovation, and build critical skills in data science, robotics, and space systems engineering, leveraging NASA’s cutting-edge resources.

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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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LAU’s IEEE Student Branch Ranked First in Lebanon

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Lebanon Section has awarded the LAU Student Branch first place for 2024 out of 22 national IEEE student branches. The branch’s record membership of 113 students and more than 25 events held throughout the year set a standard of excellence that resonated across the IEEE community in Lebanon. Members Taline Saad, Elian Rezk, Ghadi Eid, and Elissa Diab received the award from IEEE Lebanon Section Chair Nazih Moubayed during its General Assembly on June 14, 2025.

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LAU and LCPS Sign MOU to Advance Policy Research and Education

In a step to provide policymakers with evidence-based insights, LAU and the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS), an independent non-profit think tank, signed an MOU to advance research, education and policy development via the university’s Department of Economics. The agreement will focus on innovation, capacity building and practical applications of policy and governance studies through joint research projects, hosting events and workshops, and developing educational material in public policy, among others.

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LAU Launches New AIChE Student Chapter

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), a global leader in the profession, approved the LAU School of Engineering’s request to establish a new student chapter on May 25, 2025, which adds to other LAU chapters affiliated with major engineering societies such as the IEEE, ASCE and ASME. The AIChE chapter will enhance student engagement in chemical engineering and pave the way for a new campus club, offering undergraduates valuable leadership and project management opportunities through competitions, conferences, and networking. 

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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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LAU Athletics Honors Its Own

Energy ran high across LAU’s Beirut campus on May 22 as more than 350 athletes and coaches from the Beirut and Byblos athletics offices gathered for the annual Athletics Dinner. For the first time, both LAU Sailors and Captains came together to celebrate a year of impressive achievements. Awards were presented to standout performers, with special recognition for injured and graduating athletes. LAU President Chaouki T. Abdallah, VP Elise Salem, Deans of Students, and Athletics Lead Director Joe Moujaes were on hand to mark the occasion.

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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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