The official account of the American University of Beirut
#AUB
. Follow for campus news, events, and more. الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت
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#AUBProud
AUBMC is in need of many types of blood. Please donate to the blood bank.
#Beirut
المركز الطبي بحاجة ماسة للتبرع بالدم من جميع الفئات. الرجاء التوجه إلى بنك الدم - المبنى الرئيسي. #بيروت
To honor the memory of the iconic Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the Board of Trustees of AUB in full partnership with the Yafa Foundation announce the establishment of the Shireen Abu Akleh Endowed Memorial Scholarship.
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President
@DrFadloKhuri
in dialogue with students on Bliss Street. “We want you to have a choice that we didn’t have.”
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of our engaged students.
RIP Abou Naji
A beautiful soul whose smile was the first sight for
#AUB
students, faculty, and staff in their day. A Bliss Street fixture, his shop was small but his heart was so big.
You will be missed.
#AUBFamily
"Thank you to this special university in this special city for honoring me with a doctorate; today, I must speak about Gaza, emphasizing the words Apartheid, Occupation, and Genocide, as Israel is guilty of all three, and those who support it are complicit."
Indian author and
It is our sincere pleasure to share the revamped logo of the American University of Beirut. This new look reaffirms our identity as one of the most prestigious universities of the Global South, firmly rooted in Beirut, yet with a robust global presence.
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medical students & residents (doctors, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists) in a tent in Martyr Square facing Al Amine Mosque are providing 1st aid services around the clock
مجموعة من مقدمي الرعاية الصحية متواجدون في خيمة في ساحة الشهداء مقابل جامع الأمين. نقدم خدمات طبية أولية.
#AUBProud
to have Ardem Sarkis Patapoutian
@ardemp
, former student and
#AUB
alumnus, receive the 2021 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.
Patapoutian was a chemistry major at AUB 1985-86 & was placed on the dean’s honor list before he was compelled to leave because of the war.
BREAKING NEWS:
The 2021
#NobelPrize
in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian “for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.”
We are delighted to announce that at the March Meeting of the
#AUB
’s Board of Trustees, held in New York City today (March 15, 2019), the Board voted unanimously to renew Dr. Fadlo R. Khuri for a second five-year term as AUB President, effective September 1, 2020.
@DrFadloKhuri
#AUBProud
to be the ONLY university in the Arab world to rank in the top 100 universities for graduate employability on QS World University Rankings 2022! AUB is also
#73
in the entire world!
The Arab Region is home to one top-100 institution:
@AUB_Lebanon
(73rd).
Find the full results of the QS World University Rankings: Graduate Employability 2022 at
#QSWUR
#RankingsHighlights
It is a distinct honor to announce the distinguished recipients of the AUB Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for this year, our university’s highest form of recognition. As we prepare for our 155th commencement on June 7 and 8, we eagerly anticipate celebrating three
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ranked 87th university in the world in the
@timeshighered
(THE) Impact Rankings 2021!
Jumping from the “201-300" ranking range in last edition, AUB's overall score of 86.9 positions it this year 1st in Lebanon & 3rd in the region.
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Beirut is in our name.
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We will stand tall… our city will shine again.
Join us today for a better Beirut tomorrow through the AUB4Beirut Disaster Response:
In honor of Tarek Ahmar, a dedicated AUB Security Guard who tragically lost his life in a car accident. His watchful presence will be deeply cherished. May he rest in peace.
Our enduring commitment to the people of Lebanon, the region, & beyond will not change – not now, not ever. We need your help though.
#AUB
Emergency Fund proceeds will support the most vulnerable members of our community
#AUBStrong
#ForAUB
Contribute now:
The revamped and uplifted logo of the American University of Beirut (
#AUB
):
A new Arabic typeface is being created that is far more modern and agile than the calligraphy that had been used before.
#AUBNews
:
#AUB
moves up by 24 points to
#220
in the world in 2021 QS World University Rankings, scoring highly in employer reputation (
#108
in the world) and improving by 36 points in academic reputation.
#AUBProud
Remembering August 4th and the lives we lost on this tragic day. Four years later, we stand united in pursuing truth, justice, and answers for Beirut. 🕊️
#AUBProud
of
@AUBAlumni
Ardem Patapoutian
@ardemp
& molecular biologist David Julius for being awarded the
@NobelPrize
for their discoveries of receptors for temperature & touch.
Patapoutian is the 1st
#AUB
alumnus to win a Nobel Prize!
AUB making history
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joseph Bahout as Director of the
#AUB
Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI) starting September 1, 2020.
@jobahout
@ifi_aub
Based upon consultations with several experts in the field of infectious diseases,
#AUB
shall remain open until indicated otherwise. All exams scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, February 29, 2020 will be held as planned.
We are calling on our worldwide family to come together in support of AUB and our abiding commitment to Lebanon. Your donation to the AUBMC Emergency Response will be used to support the care of patients (AUBMC Needy Patients Fund) and for urgently needed medical supplies and
🌳♟️ Exciting news! Bliss Street gets a makeover with 'Raseef' – public seating areas replacing parking spots thanks to AUB Neighborhood Initiative, PROCOL Lebanon & Beirut Municipality. Designed by Modon, it's time to prioritize pedestrians and beautify our city!
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on track to return to campus in fall 2021!
@drfadlokhuri
announces agreement with MOPH & consortium of universities to obtain 320,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to be administered to students, faculty, & staff of the universities & their medical centers.
Pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Abla Mehio Sibai as dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences (
@FHS_AUB
) at the American University of Beirut. Professor
@abla_sibai
brings to the position a remarkable record of scholarship, service, & leadership.
Announcement from
#AUB
Office of Communications
In light of the prevailing situation in Lebanon, all AUB classes are suspended until further notice.
Please follow us on social media and visit the AUB homepage for latest announcements and updates.
Our highest priority is and will always remain the safety of our AUB community. Therefore,
#AUB
will be closed on November 13, 2019 with the exception of the Medical Center and essential services.
#AUB
will cancel classes for tomorrow (Wednesday) while keeping AUB open for all members of our community who need to work or study on campus at their convenience.
The streets of Corniche Ain El Mreisseh, Manara are lit up once again! Thanks to a collaboration between AUB, Rebirth Beirut and MEDCO, the sidewalks and streets are now bright, for the safety and enjoyment of our community.
Our longest serving dean, Iman Nuwayhid, MD, DrPH, ends his tenure today at the Faculty of Health Sciences after 12 years of outstanding service in the role.
@FHS_AUB
Read full message here:
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of former student leader, 2x USFC rep, Hussein Khachfe
@HusseinHKhachfe
for being the sole representative of Lebanon (and AUB) in the new Arab Youth Research Council among 12 top Arab youth researchers.
Your leadership skills, honed at AUB, are shining through!
Commemorating August 4 and all the lost lives on this tragic day.
Never forgetting, seeking justice, healing together, rebuilding together, and standing together.
#AUB
- always for Beirut
Congratulations to
@FHS_AUB
Prof. Abla Mehio Sibai
@abla_sibai
for this honor, recognizing her as a world-renowned researcher, educator, activist, and advocate for healthy aging and the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases
#AUBProud
@Loreal
-
@UNESCO
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Abla Sibai
@abla_sibai
as interim dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) effective today.
@FHS_AUB
Read full President
@DrFadloKhuri
message here:
Congrats!
Dr. Joseph Constantine
@costantinejoe
@MSFEA_AUB
and Dr. Joanna Doummar
@AubFas
- the only young scientists from the Middle East - have been honored by the World Economic Forum
@wef
for their cutting edge research as part of the top 25 Young Scientists worldwide.
#AUB
Congrats to
#AUB
students Vahe Panossian and Nareg Panossian who successfully climbed Mount Ararat (5137 meters) and made it to the summit on July 22, 2019 to raise the Lebanese and Armenian flags!
We are
#AUBProud
#AUBNews
: The
#AUB
community mourns the loss of Dr. Alexander Abdel Noor, a prominent immunologist with a great impact locally, regionally, and globally.
#AUBNews
: Dr. Souha Kanj has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Radboud University Medical Centre, the top-ranked university in Netherlands, for her achievements in the field of infection control & prevention
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@radboudumc
@AUBMC_Official
دخلت الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت AUB "غينيس" للأرقام القياسية عبر صناعة أكبر علم بدفاتر مدرسية على الملعب الأخضر في حرم الجامعة، ممثلا العلم اللبناني
@Annahar
1st-of-its-kind research from
#AUB
research team could bring relief to millions suffering from
#diabetes
: eDiamond, wearable devices that provide painless, needle-free, continuous glucose level monitoring.
@costantinejoe
Pursue a master's degree in media studies at
#AUB
!
Are you a Palestinian woman living in Palestine?
Apply to the Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Scholarship before March 16, 2023!
Questions? Email Dr. Greg Burris: gb25
@aub
.edu.lb
Apply here:
CDC USA, announced in a press release its selection of
#AUB
as part of the newly established Global Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory and Response Network.
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AUB is one of nearly 30 organizations around the world to benefit from the awards.
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mourns the loss of Etel Adnan, who received the
University Medal in 2017 in recognition of her extraordinary achievements as a writer and visual artist.
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President
@DrFadloKhuri
announces university will remain closed on Monday, exams postponed for one week.
Please follow us on Twitter for more updates.
تحمل الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت التزاماً طويل الأمد بالمرأة وبتمكينها وبدراسات الجندر. وهي أول جامعة في العالم العربي خرّجت نساءً. وتقوم الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت بتخريج قيادات نسائية من المنطقة منذ ما يقارب القرن.
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invention gets US patent!
Pioneering medical research done at AUB has uncovered a novel clinical marker which predicts the development of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, which could save many lives.
@kfbadr
@assaad_eid
@YousifAsfour
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: Congratulations to
#AUB
Professor Saouma BouJaoude for receiving the
@NARSTorg
2020 Distinguished Contributions to Science Education through Research Award (DCRA).
#AUBProud
Thanks to the committed efforts of the dedicated
#AUBMC
staff, the Pandemic Evaluation Clinic and Center (PECC) has been completed in just under 10 days.
The PECC is housed in Building 56 between Maamari & Clemenceau streets.
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We are pleased to announce that our
#AUB
alumnus Joseph Otayek has been appointed as Medical Center Director at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, effective June 1, 2020.
@AUBMC_Official
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Commemorating August 4 and all the lost lives on this tragic day.
Never forgetting, seeking justice, healing together, rebuilding together, and standing together.
#AUB
- always for Beirut
As seen in CDG Paris...
Proud of our Professor Najat Aoun Saliba for her contributions to the advancement of science.
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#AUBProud
"The world needs science. Science needs women."
The American University of Beirut is in the process of completing the acquisition of the Keserwan Medical Center, the largest medical center in the Keserwan area with a prominent history of providing medical services to the area.
100 days since Beirut’s agony
A piece of the puzzle is restored
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Assembly Hall’s iconic rose window made whole again
Stained glass was blown out in Aug 4 explosion
Many thanks to EBCO (BITAR) and alumni
@Waelbitar9
&
@nourbitarhajj
for generously donating the restoration!
It's A Match!
A thrilling and heartwarming Match Day saw 74 fresh
#AUB
MD grads find their dream match to residency programs at major US hospitals.
@AUBMC_Official
@leilakhauli
@kfbadr
Read
#AUB
President
@drfadlokhuri
message to AUB community on how AUB is planning to address the challenging situation to secure the region's finest seat of higher learning so it may continue playing its transformative role in society.
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Japanese Ambassador in Lebanon
@TakeshiOkubo3
visited the American University of Beirut campus earlier today for a courtesy visit and to meet with
@drfadlokhuri
to discuss higher education.