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Providing news and interesting insight about Lebanese American University, the Middle East, and the world.

Beirut and Byblos, Lebanon
Joined October 2009
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With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of Mohamed Nasrallah, described by a faculty member as a “brilliant, kind, and compassionate young man.” Our thoughts are with his family. We pray for peace and for our country to overcome this violent war.
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With a heavy heart, we inform you that one of our dear students Carole Hoteit passed away. Our sincere condolences to her family and friends in their time of grief. May her soul rest in peace.
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Our Byblos campus dressed in a snow wonderland ❄️
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Stellar future careers are already manifest in “Rise,” this year's captivating show by our fashion design graduating students. We look forward to their future contributions to the world of art & design as they embark on their professional journeys. #LAURise
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Our medical student, Laeticia Aoun, has just secured her second victory in Taekwondo at the #Olympics , advancing to the semifinals! One more win and she brings home a medal! 🙌🇱🇧 Lebanon is closer than ever to winning its first Olympic medal in 44 years—let’s cheer Laeticia on!
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Congratulations to Maya Reaidy, LAU’s School of Pharmacy student crowned the new Miss Lebanon! #MissLebanon2018
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In light of continuing developments in the country, LAU will be closed tomorrow, Thursday October 24, and until further notice. Updates will follow through subsequent postings on the webpage.
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Meet LAU’s Fulbright Scholar Nagham Abou Zeid (BA’21) who is getting ready to start her MS in Child and Family Studies (Research Track) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville! #LAUpride
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LAU is not the same without you. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙤 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨?
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Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, In the midst of the trying times that our beloved country is going through, I wanted to write you and tell you that you're all in my thoughts, each and every one of you. I pray for your safety, and the safety of your families and loved ones.
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Joseph G. Jabbra
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In compliance with the decision of the Minister of Education and Higher Education, LAU will be closed tomorrow Tuesday November 12.
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Our thoughts & prayers are with the LAU family in these trying times during which you made our beloved university a beacon of hope for the rest of the country. As safety is our foremost concern & in light of prevailing conditions, LAU will close tomorrow Thursday Nov. 14.
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𝗟𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻, 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀.
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With regards to some fake news/pranks circulating on social media, concerning an LAU student, LAU confirms there are no cases whatsoever of students who caught the virus. We invite all to avoid spreading false rumors.
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Safety being our utmost priority, LAU will close tomorrow, November 13th, in compliance with the decision of the Minister of Education and Higher Education.
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In light of continuing developments in the country, LAU will be closed on Friday, October 25, and until further notice. Further updates will be posted on the university’s website.
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LAU was ranked second in Lebanon overall in the QS World University Rankings for the Arab Region with two high scores particularly standing out: its Employer Reputation, and the increased number of Citations per Paper.
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Full house at LAU Spring Beats tonight! Special guest @HichamHaddad57
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Congrats to LAU alumnus and Anghami Co-Founder Elie Habib @elie_h as his company becomes the first Arab tech company approved by Nasdaq.
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#Anghami made it to @Nasdaq Our founders @EddyMaroun @elie_h in a very special moment ringing the bell. #AnghamiCelebratesNASDAQ #FirstArabtechonNASDAQ
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Extreme social distancing should continue for several more weeks to save over 150,000 lives, according to LAU GSR يجب أن يستمر التباعد الاجتماعي الشديد لعدة أسابيع أخرى لإنقاذ أكثر من 150,000 شخص @sarelwa2et #COVID19 #coronavirus #كورونا_لبنان
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LAU will be closed tomorrow Wednesday October 23, but intends to resume operations on Thursday October 24. Subsequent updates will follow.
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𝗟𝗔𝗨 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 Beautiful performance by singer @CAROLE_SAMAHA at LAU’s 7th Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner #LAUGala2018 #happeningnow #fundraisingdinner #LAUpride
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LAU President Dr. Joseph Jabbra; No matter where you are, no matter where you go, LAU will never forget you. You've given so much to LAU. Soon, everyone will be watching a documentary that attempts to document the legacy of the genuine leader you are. @mtvlebanon
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In accordance with the decision made by the Minister of Education and Higher Education announcing closure of all educational institutions including universities until March 8, LAU will suspend all classes, exams, student activities etc ... during the coming week.
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“الحملة قد تلقت أول تبرع بقيمة مليون دولار من السيد بهاء الحريري.كل الشكر والتقدير للسيد @bahaa_hariri_ على هذا التبرع الكبير الذي يأتي في الوقت المناسب لدعم هذه الحملة الوطنية. ستلبي هذه الهبة حوالي 40٪ من إحتياجاتنا". @presidentmawad
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تقدم LAU اكثر من 50 مليون دولار مساعدات مالية للطلاب للعامين 2019-2020 وتحرص على رفع نسبة الطلاب المستفيدين من برنامج المنح الجامعية الى حوالي 60% من طلابها. للتبرع والمساعدة زيارة الرابط @jgjabbra @sarelwa2et @Marcel_Ghanem @mtvlebanon #صار_الوقت
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بعد ١٦ عاماً من القيادة والعطاء ، سيشاهد العالم قريباُ وثائقي يحاول ان يختصر مسيرة رئيس الجامعة اللبنانية الاميركية د. جوزف جبرا الطويلة والمتألقة. مسيرة تضاهي ارثاً قيّماً لا بد من حفظه كتاريخ يغني الحاضر والمستقبل. @mtvlebanon
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أعلنت الجامعة اللبنانية الاميركية عن تقديم 150 منحة كاملة الى طلاب السنة الاخيرة والخريجين ممن يرغبون في متابعة دراساتهم العليا – درجة الماستر في 13 اختصاصًا اعتبارًا من فصل خريف 2020.لقراءة المقال: للتسجيل :
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H.E. @rayaelhassan : It’s my duty & responsibility to work hard to safeguard educational institutions that are providing academic excellence & that are promoting moderation and modernism, openness & progressiveness, liberal thinking & the respect for the freedom of expression.
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Happy Independence Day Lebanon! 🇱🇧
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LAU unequivocally rejects any form of discrimination, whether on religion, gender or any other basis. Inclusiveness, respect, and providing equal opportunities to all are core values enshrined in LAU’s mission, in our policies, and our conduct.
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يستضيف الاعلامي @Marcel_Ghanem عبر شاشة @mtvlebanon ، في برنامجه @sarelwa2et مساء اليوم الخميس 12 كانون الأول رئيس الجامعة الدكتور @jgjabbra ليتحدث عن "خطة الطوارئ" التي اعتمدتها LAU للتعامل مع الأزمة.
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بعرق الجبين تروي حياتنا #عيدالعمال @jgjabbra
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In this day of mourning we extend our condolences to those among us who have lost relatives and friends and wish a full recovery to those who have been injured.
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Happy Lebanese Army Day! We are so proud of you! #عيد_الجيش_اللبناني
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𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 #LAUers ! 𝙷𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚊 𝚠𝚘𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚞𝚕 𝚂𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟶 𝚜𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚍❤️
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جورج خبّاز @georgeskhabbaz يُـــمَـــسْـــرِحُ كوميدِيًّا فصول "الأُمّ" في الجامعة اللبنانية الاميركية
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افتتح وزير البيئة فادي جريصاتي أعمال منتدى "الطريق نحو تنمية مستدامة وآمنة مع السيارات الكهربائية مستقبلا"، الذي نظمته كلية الهندسة، بالتعاون مع وزارتي البيئة والطاقة والمياه و @UNDP_Lebanon وشركات مهتمة بقطاع السيارات الكهربائية والمعدلة. لقراءة المقال:
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While LAU remains open today, the university fully understands the difficult conditions facing the country. The campuses are not accessible to everyone, so please exercise caution if deciding to go out and know that safety is key.
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بيان من الجامعة اللبنانية الأميركية LAU تداولت وسائل الإعلام والتواصل الاجتماعي اخبارا وأفلاماً مصورة عما قالت إنه أشكال في حرم بيروت الجامعي، ويهم الجامعة أن توضح الاتي:
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تسعى LAU بقدر المستطاع لتأمين ومنح مساعدات مالية لطلابها من كافة الفئات والمناطق وقد فاقت المساعدات هذا العام 50 مليون دولار. كذلك وضعت خطة طوارئ لجمع التبرعات عبر LAU Emergency Financial Aid Fund @jgjabbra @AlArabiya @rimamaktabi
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LAU is planning on resuming classes and normal working hours on Monday November 4. Further information will follow during the weekend.
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We have been following closely what our country and all of you are going through. It is our sincere hope that you, your families, and your loved ones are safe. Our university and hospital are always ready to ensure your protection and well-being.
@jgjabbra
Joseph G. Jabbra
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In view of the continuing uncertainty, LAU classes will also be suspended tomorrow Friday November 1. For faculty and staff, it will be normal working hours till 2:00 pm, with each member of the university family giving primary importance to personal safety.
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A review article by natural sciences graduate students Elie Abi Khalil, Mohammad Farran & Nada El Baba under the supervision of Associate Prof. Mirvat El-Sibai & Head of Infectious Diseases Rola Husni-Samaha debunks the rhetoric against #COVID19 vaccines.
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بعرق الجبين تروي حياتنا #عيدالعمال @jgjabbra
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Congratulations to our own @JennaChami , one of the #LAUStudents who submitted a cover design to @CampaignME Magazine. Chami’s design was chosen as the cover for their Youth and Graduate issue.
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#LAUpresident Dr. @jgjabbra invites you to the inauguration of the LAU Fouad Makhzoumi Innovation Center on April 16, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Irwin Hall - Beirut Campus. For more information and to RSVP:
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Don’t forget to tune in tonight, at 9:30 pm on @mtvlebanon , for a special documentary about the life and achievements of Dr. @jgjabbra , a transformative leader.
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LAU President @jgjabbra declared this the year of truimph over adversity thanks to the solidarity of the LAU family, the support of our community, students' resilience, alumni loyalty & the resourcefulness and dedication of faculty and staff.
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H.E. @rayaelhassan , Minister of Interior and Municipalities, receives an Honorary Degree in Humane Letters at #LAUBeirut during the #LAUgrad2019 .
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LAU has landed on two high-profile university rankings thanks to its faculty-to-student ratio, quality of teaching, research output and diversity. #LAUPride
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As we resume classes and normal operations on Monday, November 4, 2019, I would like to extend my profound gratitude for the impressive LAU spirit that you always exhibit, and particularly that you demonstrated during the challenges that our beloved country has experienced.
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أعلنت LAU عن بدئها حملة التلقيح لطلابها وأساتذتها وموظفيها وذلك بعد نجاح حملة التبرع التي قامت بها الجامعة لتأمين مساعدات مادية لشراء 80,000 لقاح Pfizer-BioNTech.
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LAU first-year biology student Banan Sultan Nassereddine became the first person to earn the “Fastest time to identify all human bones” Guinness World Record by naming them all in five minutes and 37 seconds.
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Dean Costantine Daher presents MP @PaulaYacoubian with a trophy of appreciation at #LAUBeirut
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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐫𝐚 @jgjabbra I am writing to inform you that, following a meeting of the President’s Cabinet, LAU has decided to go back to normal working hours with full resumption of classes as of tomorrow October 31, 2019.
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🇱🇧 🇱🇧 🇱🇧 Congrats to the Lebanese National Basketball Team, and to LAU's own Wael Arakji, Ali Mansour, Karim Zeinoun, and Aziz Abdel Massih. 📸 Arab Basketball Confederation
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𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙨?
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First and only woman to work on the Tungsten Explorer, the drill rig off the coast of Beirut, petroleum engineer Sara El Boustany (BE ‘19) got the Operation Engineer position right after graduation! #LAUprid @LAUengineering
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اطلقت LAU خطة طوارئ للتعامل مع الظروف الاستثنائية التي يمر فيها لبنان لمساعدة طلابها على اتمام دروسهم الاكاديمية ومساندة الشباب اللبناني على تحمل اعباء التعليم الجامعي @jgjabbra @sarelwa2et @Marcel_Ghanem @mtvlebanon #صار_الوقت
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Celebrating the Lebanese Independence Day at #LAUBeirut 🇱🇧
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"سرّني الاعلان عن افتتاح المركز الطبي – مستشفى St John’s في جونية خلال شهر آذار 2021 وتخصيصه في المرحلة الأولى لاستقبال مرضى كوفيد-19، ويمكن ان يعتمد المستشفى كمركز للتلقيح اذا سمحت الحكومة اللبنانية بذلك".
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LAU Students joined @pierrerabbat this morning at Spinneys, Beirut Souks, cooking and packaging 400 meals that will be distributed later on today.
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Welcome back #LAUers You bring life to your campus
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#LAUtrireme sails to Beirut Zaitunay Bay.
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LAU President Michel E. Mawad has been listed among the top 2% scientists worldwide in his field, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging, in a study conducted by Stanford researchers. #LAUpride
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“I vow to practice my profession with conscience and dignity,” repeated the graduates at the first pledge ceremony of the MS in Molecular Biology program, which took place in the presence of MP @PaulaYacoubian .
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President Mawad was awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Award in NYC, on May, 13, 2023. The medal is presented each year to a select group of individuals whose accomplishments in their fields and inspired service to the US are worthy of commendation.
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In accordance with the Government’s decision, all University offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019 on the occasion of the Prophet’s Birthday. We wish you all a peaceful holiday!
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LAU will be closed on Tuesday, October 22. Further announcements will be communicated in due course.
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LAU proudly congratulates Alumna Valerie Abou Chakra, elected Miss Lebanon 2015 👑👑👑👑👑 http://t.co/FRTteqk1I7
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LAU Fouad Makhzoumi @fmakhzoumi Innovation Center will be a hub for #innovation , #enterpreneurship , #startups , and academic advancement.
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Stay tuned this evening to an interview with LAU President @jgjabbra , during @Marcel_Ghanem 's @sarelwa2et program on @mtvlebanon starting 9 pm. A delegation of faculty and students from LAU will also participate in the episode.
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For the first time ever, @LAU_AKSOB 's Business & Economics programs placed at No. 1 in Lebanon according to the @timeshighered (THE) Subject Rankings, reflecting the quality & impact of its research, & caliber of its academic staff. #LAUpride
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In view of continuing developments in the country, LAU will be closed on Monday, October 21. We will keep you posted through further announcements as to subsequent days.
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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐫𝐚 @jgjabbra In view of the unfortunate reversal in road conditions tonight and in keeping with our principle of student safety first, LAU classes will continue to be suspended on Thursday October 31st.
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In light of the tragic explosion that shook our capital and our people, we are renewing our promise to rise again, only stronger, more focused, and with a bigger heart. Yesterday we healed, today we mourn, tomorrow we build. For donations, please visit:
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لمناسبة انتهاء مهامه في رئاسة LAU زار رئيس بلدية بلاط وتوابعها عبدو بطرس العتيق @jgjabbra لشكره على التعاون المثمر بين الجامعة والبلدية في ظل توليه رئاستها. وقلد رئيس البلدية وشاح التقدير الرئاسي للدكتور جوزف جبرا عربون تقدير من أهالي بلاط وقرطبون ومستيتا له وللجامعة.
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For any questions or concerns you might have, WhatsApp us on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on 71-500646.
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Following devastating forest fires that swept across Lebanon mid-October, students from the #SocialWork Club raised a substantial sum for @CivilDefenseLB and donated essential equipment such as vests and helmets, in appreciation of their heroic work. #LAUpride
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Dear student/parents, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and cancellation of SAT exams, SAT is no longer required for this year. An English language exam is still needed. For more:
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تكريم ريما مكتبي في اللبنانية الأميركية: اعلامية شجاعة تتمتّع بشخصية قوية via @Annahar
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مجلس أمناء الجامعة اللبنانية الاميركية (LAU) انتخب البروفسور ميشال معوض رئيساً @petelx60 أعلنت (LAU) عن انتخاب البروفسور ميشال معوض عميد كلية جيلبير وروز ماري شاغوري للطب رئيسًا جديدًا لها خلفًا للرئيس الحالي الدكتور جوزف جبرا @jgjabbra @NNALeb
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In partnership with the Human Rights Club at #LAU , @IWSAW hosted Breaking Down Barriers, a panel discussion that brought together MP @PaulaYacoubian , activist @JHaddadOfficial & Director of the Arab Institute for Human Rights in Lebanon @joumanaMerhy .
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Keynote speaker, MP @PaulaYacoubian addresses the Molecular Biology graduates at #LAUBeirut .
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Chair & Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at LAU Caesar Abi Shdid (BE ’99), has been elected fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – an honor held by less than 3% of its members, who exceed 150,000 from 177 countries. #LAUpride
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LAU Students vocal during @sarelwa2et on @mtvlebanon : Rand Edilbi: صرختكم هي صرخة كل مواطن عربي من العراق إلى سوريا إلى فلسطين وإلى الأردن #صار_الوقت
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Our graduates ♥️🥳
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As the economic crisis threatens to prevent an unprecedented number of students from completing their studies, LAU has launched a series of measures to help relieve the financial pressure on their families.
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الجامعة اللبنانية الأميركية تتصدر مراكز متقدمة في أبحاثها وتوظيف خريجيها. #LAUPride @NNALeb
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Congratulations to @LinaAbirafeh director of @IWSAW at LAU who has been named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Gender Policy in 2018 by @apoliticalco #GenderPolicyInfluencers
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Chairman of LAU’s Board of Trustees Peter Tanous @petelx60 announced that Dr. Michel E. Mawad, dean of the Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, will take over the reins from LAU President Joseph G. Jabbra @jgjabbra effective October 1, 2020.
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نادي حقوق الإنسان في الجامعة اللّبنانية الأميركية - بيروت، يقدّم الإعلامية ديما صادق في لقاء تحت عنوان "الإعلام وحماية حقوق الإنسان"
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The university has launched the LAU Emergency Financial Aid Fund. Additional funding is urgently needed to take LAU's efforts to completion. We count on your support to aid as many families and students as possible. For support and donations visit the link
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LAU took the opportunity to share once again its code of conduct with its students and shed light on specific ethical and moral standards it works by, which cover “the values of truthfulness, human dignity, gender equality, inclusion, and respect.”
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