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Dr. Khayrallah signed a landmark gift agreement with the university to establish the “Dr. Moise Khayrallah Endowed Fund,” ensuring sustained support for the Pharmaceutical and Medical Research Center at LAU’s Byblos campus, which was named after him.
 

LAU trustee and pharmaceutical entrepreneur Dr. Moise Khayrallah has signed a landmark gift agreement with the university in support of the LAU Pharmaceutical and Medical Research Center (PMRC) at the Byblos campus.

 
  
 
 

Possibilities Inspire Hope

 
   
   
   
 
 
Job fair with multiple white exhibition booths and tents, numerous people walking and interacting, and buildings in the background.
 
 
 

Talent and opportunity at LAU’s Career Fair, held on the Byblos campus, sparked hope in a brighter future for students as they explored potential prospects with alumni and employers. 

 
 
 

Powering Startups

 
   
   
   
 
 
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The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) has launched the SYMZ CAPITAL Venture Lab Ignition Program – Powered by AKSOB, a six-week pre-incubation program designed to transform student and alumni ideas into investor-ready ventures.

 
 
 

Two Wins on the Global Stage

 
   
   
 
 
 
 
 

LAU students defied the odds, uncertainty, and flight cancellations to participate in and secure two wins at the 2026 edition of the Harvard World Model United Nations conference in Lima, Peru.

 
 
 

Incoming Provost and EVP for Academic Affairs

 
   
 
 
Dr. Gregory Heileman
 
 
 

LAU looks forward to welcoming Dr. Gregory Heileman from the University of Arizona into its fold as its new Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs in September 2026.

 
 
 

Continued NECHE Accreditation 

 
   
 
 
Group of professionals standing indoors next to a digital screen welcoming the NECHE team at Lebanese American University
 
 
 

The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) has reaffirmed LAU’s standing and compliance with its standards through continued accreditation, commending its resilience and strategic agility.

 
 
 

Student-Led Grassroots Charities

 
   
 
 
Alumnus Adam Abou Zeid (BS’ 25)
 
 
 

In response to the humanitarian crisis in the country, two initiatives, Laba3ed and One People, were launched by an alumnus and students, respectively, to deliver vital support and relief to families affected by the recent conflict.

 
 
 

Paying it Forward

 
   
 
 
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Having built a career across the Middle East’s cultural sector, alumna Nisrine Mehdi (BA ’93) is now creating opportunities for the next generation of designers through mentorship and exposure to industry.

 
 
 

Research Informs National Control Strategy

 
   
 
 
Scientist wearing blue gloves and a face mask holding a petri dish with red and beige bacterial colonies.
 
 
 

A new study into microbial resistance in Lebanese hospitals, led by faculty at the Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, provides evidence-based insights for developing a national control strategy.

 
 
 

Streamlining Governmental Procedures

 
   
 
 
A computer science student giving a presentation in a conference room with a laptop and a screen displaying system architecture.
 
 
 

A computer science student presented senior civil servants at the Ministry of Interior with a fully operational digital platform he had developed to streamline the workflow inside the ministry.

 
 
 


 
 

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Save the Date

 
   
 
 
 

From Idea to Investor-Ready Venture: The SYMZ Capital Venture Lab Ignition Program

May 15–18, 2026

LAU Beirut and Byblos campuses

 
 
 
 

Beyond Blood Pressure: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Hypertension Management and Risk Reduction

May 21, 2026
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital and via WebEx

 
 
 
 

LAU Summer Camps 2026

June 29–July 10, 2026

LAU Beirut and Byblos campuses

 
 
 


 
 

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