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Abdallah Takes Over as LAU’s 10th President

The Lebanese American University (LAU) announced in a statement on Tuesday that Dr. Chaouki T. Abdallah, a researcher and educator who held several high-ranking positions in the United States, has assumed his duties as the university’s new and 10th president. The most recent position he held before joining LAU was Executive Vice President ...

Judo: Lebanese Karen Chammas Shines at 2024 Saudi Games

Against a backdrop of conflict in Lebanon, Lebanese judoka Karen Chammas managed to bring a breath of hope and pride to the 2024 Saudi Games. This major sporting event, which took place over two weeks and included 53 disciplines, saw Chammas shine as the only non-Saudi athlete in the women's under 63 kg category. She had the privilege of ...

Chaouki T. Abdallah Appointed as Lebanese American University's 10th President

The Lebanese American University (LAU) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Chaouki T. Abdallah as its 10th president, marking a new chapter in its history. Abdallah, who succeeds Dr. Michel E. Mawad, is currently the Executive Vice President for Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), LAU said in a press release, ...

LAUMC-Rizk Hospital Hosts Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day Event

LAU Medical Center (LAUMC)-Rizk Hospital hosted a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Day event in the hospital garden to mark World MS Day on May 30. The aim of the event, organized by the hospital’s neurology team, was to educate the public about MS, its symptoms and the latest treatments, while also addressing common misconceptions about the ...

LAU's Annual Graduate Fashion Show

Hosted by the Charles Corm Foundation, the LAU School of Architecture and Design organized its annual graduate fashion show titled 'In Sight' in collaboration with Elie Saab.

US State Department Official Visits LAU

The Lebanese American University announced in a press release on Tuesday the visit of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Ethan Goldrich to the university’s Beirut campus on March 27, along with a delegation from the US Embassy in Beirut. Goldrich met with Lebanese American University leaders and a group of US ...

LAU Launches Campus in New York

The Lebanese American University (LAU) announced in a press release on Thursday that it has converted its academic center in New York City into a branch campus. Located in midtown Manhattan, LAU New York will now confer master’s and bachelor’s degrees. Students will be able to register in five remote and in-person programs tailored to the ...

100 Years of LAU: Innovating, Empowering, Ever-Giving

Under the slogan of innovating, empowering and ever-giving, the Lebanese American University (LAU) celebrated a century of academic excellence. Rooted in its storied history since 1924 and reaching back to 1835, LAU embraced its centennial by strategically redefining its future, with a commitment to pioneering education, industry relevance and a ...

Lebanese American University: A Century of Excellence

For 100 years, in the heart of Beirut, LAU has continued to build on the past, embrace the present and promise a future of education and unity. It stands as a testament to enduring commitment and promises yet to unfold.