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Residency Programs Earn ACGME-I Accreditation

Following its institutional accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–International (ACGME-I) this March, the LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine has obtained accreditation for six residencies. This achievement, said Dean Sola Aoun Bahous, represents a defining milestone for the school and medical centers. “It places us among the few institutions in the region that meet ACGME-I’s rigorous standards, enhances our global visibility, and reinforces the high-quality education and clinical training we provide our residents,” she added.

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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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Exciting Pitch Approaches for Entrepreneurs

On July 10, the LAU Fouad Makhzoumi Innovation Center held a pitch simulation for the fifth cohort of the LAU Innovate Spark Program. This year, out of about 100 applicant startups, 36 were handpicked for a five-month incubation program, guided by the center’s leadership and industry professionals. On July 29 and 30, the 24 semi-finalists who had pitched their ideas for feedback will present their finished concepts to an investment committee, with each of the winning teams receiving $10,000 to develop their innovative ideas into viable businesses.

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Tomooh Scholarship Students Spotlighted at LAU

Recipients of PepsiCo’s Tomooh Scholarship, in partnership with Ajialouna Organization, (L to R) Sahar Moussaoui (BS ’24) and Noha Sidani (BS ’25) were spotlighted on the Beirut campus for their outstanding academic achievements. The initiative underscores the collaboration between the university and key philanthropic and corporate partners to empower deserving, financially challenged students and advance higher education in Lebanon. PepsiCo’s Tomooh scholarship program was launched in 2006 and has supported more than 4,600 students to date.

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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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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 Engineers Pitch their Projects

Multidisciplinary senior engineering students showcased their final-year projects at the annual Engineering Capstone Design Project Poster Competition on April 29, 2025. This annual tradition sheds light on the students’ designs and acquired knowledge, as they pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. The students were evaluated on the quality of their projects and posters, and their presentation skills. The top winners will receive cash prizes in recognition of their work at a later stage.

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Prototypes Reflect Students’ Innovative Ideas

On April 28, 2025, 46 teams comprising more than 200 engineering students took part in the annual Engineering Projects Day, held on the Byblos campus. Guided by faculty advisors, the students had researched and developed practical, innovative prototypes that address real-world challenges. The event featured an array of projects—capstone, undergraduate research, and VIP—in addition to various course projects by students in multiple engineering disciplines.

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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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