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Mr. Debbane, with his wife Carmen, and President Abdallah.
 

A landmark philanthropic commitment from Trustee and global financier Ray Debbane will advance LAU New York and strengthen the university’s role as a bridge between Lebanon, the diaspora, and the world.

 
  
 
 

Regional Research Push

 
   
   
   
 
 
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A new partnership between LAU and Abu Dhabi University is leading the way in applied scientific research as the two institutions join forces to develop three projects spanning food safety, environmental contamination, and renal nutrition.

 
 
 

Genetic Roots of Deafness

 
   
   
   
 
 
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As part of a research effort pioneered by the Department of Human Genetics at the school of medicine, a study co-authored by Dr. Eliane Chouery on family-specific mutations linked to prelingual deafness could improve diagnosis and long-term care.

 
 
 

Improving Bariatric Surgery Outcomes

 
   
 
 
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A team of students, led by Associate Professor of Nutrition Lama Mattar, developed the blueprint for BariatricAI, a platform designed to provide patients with accessible, evidence-based recovery support beyond the clinical setting.

 
 
   
   
   
 
 
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Lifelong Learning

A multidisciplinary panel of clinicians and educators, convened by the Anesthesiology Department at the LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, had the opportunity to deliberate on the critical role of anesthesiologists in times of crisis during a hybrid session organized by the Office of Continuing Medical Education and the Professional Development Office. The discussion explored the evolving scope of anesthesiology in high-risk environments, the challenges faced in mass casualty incidents, and strategies for coordination across hospital departments.

 
   
   
 
 

Inquisitive Minds With Impact

 
   
 
 
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The fourth annual Research Day and the Sixth Annual Graduate Medical Education Research Day showcased the thirst for knowledge and drive to find solutions to real-world problems among students and medical trainees, respectively.

 
 
 

Beyond Academic Excellence

 
   
 
 
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A total of 146 graduates of the Honors Program marked the completion of years of rigorous interdisciplinary work, research, and collaboration, and their readiness to lead and enact much-needed change in the region. 

 
 
 

Our Athletic Spirit 

 
   
 
 
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LAU’s athletic community of more than 400 members, composed of student-athletes, coaches, team managers, and administrative staff, was celebrated at the annual dinner for exemplifying the university’s values on and off the field.

 
 
 


 
 

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Commencement Exercises 2026

June 9, 12 & 13, 2026
8:00 p.m.

Byblos and Beirut campuses and online via live streaming

 
 
 
 

LAUNCH Accelerator Program

June 15–October 5, 2026

Beirut campus

 
 
 
 

LAU Summer Camps 2026

June 29–July 10, 2026

Beirut and Byblos campuses

 
 
 


 
 

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