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Music Composers Face Off with Alumnus-Designed AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction. From autocorrect to self-driving cars, the groundwork for AI has already been laid out, with lots of buzz around what’s coming next:...
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Breaking Stereotypes and Celebrating Diversity
It would take quite a bit of travel for someone to enjoy a dish of sizzling Indian curry, Nabulsi knefeh, Saudi dates, Syrian barazek, Japanese noodles, Armenian sou boreg and Baalbaki sfiha all on...
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Major Nutrition and Food Science Conference
LAU’s Nutrition Program organized its third Nutrition and Food Science Research Conference on April 12 on Beirut campus. Called Advances and Challenges in the Middle East, the conference brought...
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LAU Meets the World
Byblos campus was abuzz with activity, as students mingled with representatives from embassies, consulates and other educational institutions for Global Day, which has become an annual LAU tradition....
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Dance for Hope and Change
LAU is celebrating its 8th Annual International Dance Day Festival in Lebanon (IDDFL) from April 13 to 21 with a special and timely theme – human rights – as citizens across the world try to make...
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Finding “Home” in a Brand
Many consumers prefer certain brands over others when they do their shopping. Marketers know this and work to build a “brand identity” for their products, which drives sales. But what happens when a...
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BMW Group Signs Special Agreement with LAU
One of the world’s largest automotive companies has reached out to LAU to leverage some of the university’s talent.The Bavarian Motor Works (BMW) Group sent representatives to LAU on April 17 to sign...
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“Tomorrow’s Leaders” Take on Pressing Social, Economic and Cultural Issues
Currently in its 10th year, the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program (MEPI-TL) sent off another impressive cohort of 24 new students who presented...
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More Knowledge, Better Decisions
Going through lists of university majors, minors and fields of study can feel like a confusing task for high-school students to tackle.That is why the Career Exploration Day at LAU, which took place...
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Teaching the Next Generations Transformational Technology
In previous generations, or even just a decade ago, much of what is becoming the norm today would have been considered science fiction. Technology is developing so fast, it can sometimes feel like...
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Students Get Creative
Stephen King once said, “When you sit down to write, write. Don’t do anything else except go to the bathroom, and only do that if it absolutely cannot be put off.” Perhaps the winners of LAU’s Sixth...
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Future Leaders Convene for Model UN Champions' League
The Model United Nations (MUN) is known to be a breeding ground for future world leaders, and LAU’s MUN program is among the top in the region. The MUN helps students learn hands-on lessons about...
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LAU’s First Case Competition
Over two intense days on April 21 and 22, 41 teams from universities across Lebanon participated in the LAU Case Competition, a student-led initiative that has succeeded in creating a space for...
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The Golden Age for Young Biologists
LAU’s young biologists made their way to the Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury Health Sciences Auditorium on Byblos campus for two days of research, presentations and discussions on the latest advances...
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Breaking the Silos of Healthcare
Only ten years ago, Interprofessional Education (IPE) and collaboration was a novelty – not just in Lebanon, but also in the region. Today, integrating IPE in health professions curricula has...
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Innovative Approach to the Plight of Syrian Refugees
LAU President Joseph G. Jabbra headed for London for the UK launch of the RELIEF Centre, a research collaboration focused on one of the world's most pressing current challenges: how to build a...
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Nutrition Graduates Gather for Reunion
Year round at LAU, there are a number of events that bring graduates back to campus.On April 23, dozens of former Nutrition Program students gathered at their alma mater to reconnect, network and muse...
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Academic Excellence, Redefined
Just a few years back, LAU embarked on its second strategic plan for academic excellence with the featured highlight of creating an honors program that provides enhanced educational opportunities for...
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Business Students Spread their Wings
A group of LAU business students spread their wings during a very special visit to the Middle East Airlines’ new Aviation Academy in Beirut.The students had the chance to meet MEA Chairman Mohamad...
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LAU Implements Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams in Curriculum
Nutritionists graduating from LAU will now have the skills to perform Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) after a six-module program was incorporated in the curriculum this spring 2018 in a...
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