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The IEEE Student Branch at LAU Keeps the Crown

Comprising six student clubs, the IEEE Student Branch at LAU has been awarded the Exemplary Student Branch Award in Europe and the MENA region, for the second-year running, marking the third time this branch has received a prestigious award during the past year. This attests to the students’ prowess, leadership and dedication to the mission and values of the IEEE, especially in one of the network’s most competitive regions.

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Spirited Showdown Between Alumni and Varsity

An LAU alumni team faced off against a mixed varsity and junior varsity squad in a friendly co-ed basketball game at the Beirut campus on November 6, where at least two women had to be on the court at all times. The varsity team started strong, but the alumni rallied in the second half to close the gap and secure a thrilling 82-80 victory in a spirited and entertaining matchup.

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Consulting Week Draws Over 200 Students

More than 200 students took part in LAU’s annual Consulting Week from September 22 to 26, organized by Career Development Services and the LAU Consulting Community. The event featured workshops, CV and cover-letter writing sessions, company recruitment presentations on both campuses and online, and registration in the consulting community. While most participants were from the schools of engineering and business, students from other disciplines also attended, creating a dynamic, multidisciplinary audience eager to explore careers, internships, and networking opportunities in consulting.

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LAU Seeks Out International Students and Partnerships

Exhibiting alongside other universities from Lebanon, LAU led on telling the story of Lebanon’s excellence in higher education on the international stage, by taking part in the European Association for International Education conference and exhibit, held in Gothenburg, Sweden last week. The “Study in Lebanon” booth, featuring LAU, Beirut Arab University, Notre Dame University and Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik, opened doors for advancing partnerships, joint academic programs and exchange initiatives that expand the country’s academic footprint.

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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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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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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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