For donating the land that made its Byblos campus possible, LAU recently honored the family of Salim Zakhem. At a ceremony on May 11 attended by ambassadors, politicians, dignitaries and LAU alum, President Dr. Joseph G. Jabbra presented Salim’s son, George, with a shield “in recognition of what [his] family has done for LAU.”
The life and works of the late poet Jawdat Haydar were the subject of a day-long international conference at LAU on April 24. Scholars from as far afield as the U.S., India and Africa came together for the first annual international conference on his legacy.
A pioneering center for early childhood education opens its doors on LAU’s Beirut campus on May 2.
Gala dinners by three alumni chapters in the Gulf have raised $750,000 to assist needy and deserving students at LAU.
The annual events organized by the Oman, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai and Northern Emirates alumni chapters in February and March brought together several hundred LAU alumni and friends.
LAU has had a campus in the Byblos hills since 1991. Thanks to a recent donation, it now has a presence in Byblos’ historical city - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - too.
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Campaign News
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Researching Arab Research
February 21, 2013LAU has joined hands with the Lebanese Association for Educational Studies (LAES) and the Arab Educational Information Network (SHAMAA) to host a conference on Arab graduate programs in November 20
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A World of Possibilities
February 12, 2013“Most of my friends view Lebanon as a country of never-ending conflict,” says Anna Kokko, a student at France’s Sciences Po university.
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Taking LAU expertise beyond the classroom
February 4, 2013In line with its commitment to advancing education beyond the campus walls, LAU recently signed a one-year agreement with executive education training company Universal Training (UT).
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A Growing Family
November 12, 2012As the Ghanaian proverb “Obi do wo a na oba wo fi” goes, a person keeps the company of the one they love.