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LAU alumna takes Hollywood by storm
Back in 1964, Yeprem Chakardemian―inspired by a bracelet his mother had given him―opened a small jewelry store in Beirut to uplift the family’s dire economic situation. Years on, the business now...
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LAU-MEPI TL shapes tomorrow’s leaders
In a tense regional geopolitical context, 67 youngsters from 11 different MENA countries were brought together last weekend with the common goal of becoming community, business and national leaders of...
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Building Capacity Award granted to LAU in the “Unleash Your Creativity”...
The blazing temperatures of Beirut’s summer did not put off the LAU students taking part in the “Unleash Your Creativity” competition, launched by the Fernand Hosri Group. The contestants from six...
View ArticleLAU film alumni shine at film festivals
“LAU taught me to work hard to make my artistic vision a reality, no matter what stands in my way,” says Itany who received the Best Documentary Award at the Lebanese Film Festival in Beirut in June....
View ArticleLAU professor leads groundbreaking neuroscientific research
Sama Sleiman began looking into the benefits of physical exercise back in 2014, while teaching at the NYU Langone Medical Center. Her aim was to synthesize the beneficial neurological effects of the...
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New York Gala Supports Women’s Institute
Alumni and friends of LAU in North America gathered at New York City’s iconic Metropolitan Club on September 9 to enjoy a festive evening in support of LAU’s Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab...
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Music, passion and unity dominate at TEDxLAU
A talk about the impact of unnatural sounds, a harmonious trio and the compositions of a talented teenager were among the acoustic delights presented at TEDxLAU this Saturday.“So many speakers, so...
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The Lebanese diaspora lends a helping hand
Since the second half of the 19th century, the Lebanese have been migrating and settling in various geographic regions of the world. They are known for achieving upward mobility and have become the...
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An eventful day at LAU Byblos
LAU’s Byblos campus opened its doors to old and new faculty members from all departments on Saturday September 26.For the 32 new faculty members joining LAU this year, this was a valuable occasion to...
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Residency systems restrict access to justice for Syrian refugees, study finds
A new system of residency introduced for Syrian refugees in 2014 has resulted in half the Syrian population of Lebanon becoming illegal immigrants with limited or no access to the formal justice...
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LAU among prestigious international universities at QS MBA Tour
Last week, the Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) successfully took part in the prestigious QS World MBA Tour alongside leading international universities such as McGill University, the London...
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Found in translation
Through student eyesMy heart was filled with joy and pride as I witnessed fellow translation students, alumni, professors, publishing houses and translation companies get together in celebration of...
View ArticleLAU ‘moves’ to ‘improve’ gender inequality
“If you’ve seen injustice and you did not move, then through the years, what will improve?” This line is Lina Abirafeh’s favorite from the lyrics of ‘In My Hand’ by LAU student Lynn Jbeily, sung in...
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LAU alumnus announced as head of pan-Arab daily
Four years after relocating to Dubai to join Al-Arabiya as editor in chief of their English language content, LAU alumnus Faisal Abbas has returned to his fatherland, Saudi Arabia, to head the...
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The Natural Sciences Department gets a boost
The School of Arts and Sciences will soon boast a state-of-the-art nutrition lab that will allow for advanced research in the field.Fouad El-Abd, the founder and president of leading canned food...
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Ras Beirut―a treasure trove of nostalgia
An engaged and delighted full house was treated to nostalgic tales about Ras Beirut during the October edition of the monthly series of talks hosted by LAU’s Center for Lebanese Heritage (CLH).The...
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Syria resilient
With the implosion of Syria’s social fabric and near total collapse of its institutions, many question the country’s ability to remain resilient, and its people hopeful.This fall, LAU’s New York...
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What your DNA says about your diet
Eating is not just about satisfying hunger. Food contains a combination of nutrients, some of which may be healthy for our system while others may not. The growing field of nutrigenomics is...
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Commemorating a visionary
On October 12, LAU NY, in partnership with the Consulate General of Lebanon and the New Pen League, hosted a commemoration of Lebanese poet Jawdat R. Haydar, offering a glimpse of his legacy through a...
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Learning while serving the community
For students in the health field, the knowledge gained in the classroom is only a fraction of what they will need to be successful practitioners. Good communication skills and a feel for the...
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