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Education STEM Day 2026 Inspires Young Minds

On January 31, 2026, the first edition of Education STEM Day—Where Curiosity Meets Creativity—brought together more than 160 school students ages six to 17 for a full day of exploration and discovery at the LAU Beirut campus. Organized by the Education Program at the School of Arts and Sciences, the event was led by LAU Education graduates, undergraduates and faculty, introducing participants to STEM fields and potential career pathways.

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Summer Camp Set to Fan the Flames of Curiosity

The School of Arts and Sciences’ Summer and Boot Camps 2026 promise to turn up the heat in eager and passionate young minds. Featuring an array of interactive experiments, workshops and real-world applications run by leading LAU professors and industry professionals, the camps aim to give participants the opportunity to explore their interests and hone their skills in the arts, sciences, tech and more. Join like-minded students who share your passion for a formative summer that will help you grow into the professional you aspire to be.

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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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Alumnus Mohamad Mortada on Green Buildings in Lebanon

Architect Mohamad Mortada (BArch ’15) visited the Institute for Environmental Studies and Research at the School of Architecture and Design on November 26 to give a talk on Green Buildings in Practice: How Sustainability is Implemented in the Built Environment. The session gathered students, faculty, and industry professionals to explore green building projects in Lebanon. Mortada shared case studies of certified residences, schools and offices, highlighting technical features, sustainability criteria, and differences between major green building certification systems.

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Internship Opportunities for Translation Students

LAU’s School of Arts and Sciences signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Joelle Aziz, a member of the Lebanese Syndicate of Certified Public Translators and owner of the Joelle Aziz Translation Firm, on November 12 at the Beirut campus. The agreement facilitates hands-on internship opportunities for students enrolled in the Translation Program, helping to strengthen their skills and deepen their expertise. This marks another milestone in a four-year collaboration with Aziz to support LAU students through internships and translation workshops.

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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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Building Habitats for Humans and Other Creatures to Thrive

On October 1, 2025, the Institute for Environmental Studies and Research at the School of Architecture and Design hosted architect Adib Dada for a public talk titled Building Habitats for Humans and Other Creatures to Thrive. Speaking before an audience of students, faculty and practitioners, Dada addressed the role of architecture in regenerating ecosystems while simultaneously serving human needs. He also drew on his projects across Lebanon and the Arab world to better illustrate the importance of designing spaces that sustain both people and biodiversity.

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LAU’s Economic Policy Talk Series Delves into Sustainable Water Management

As part of its Economic Policy Talk Series, the Department of Economics hosted Dr. Sami Alawieh, executive general director and chairman of the Litani River Authority. He stressed the importance of effective water management in strengthening the economy, highlighting reforms to reduce waste, pollution and institutional shortcomings. “These enriching discussions between our faculty, students and speakers reinforce AKSOB’s role as a facilitator for innovative and sustainable solutions to national challenges,” said AKSOB Dean Dima Jamali. 

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Libraries Engage Students with Useful AI Tools

Through educational challenges and prize incentives, students discovered and engaged with essential AI tools, designed to help them navigate using AI effectively. The Riyad Nassar Library on the Beirut campus and the Joseph G. Jabbra Library organized special events on September 9 and 10 respectively, that guided students through the capabilities and limitations of AI, ethical considerations of its use, how to evaluate its content and using it responsibly.

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LAU Collaborates with the ICRC to Raise Awareness on Lebanon’s Disappeared

With the aim of keeping the memory of Lebanon’s disappeared alive, LAU will be collaborating with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to select, train, support and supervise LAU graphic design students as they tell the stories of the disappeared over the course of Lebanon’s Civil War and conflicts. Their work will be featured on a public mural—due to be unveiled this fall—that centers the voices of the families of the disappeared, supporting their search for the truth.

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