Lebanese American University - LAU

06/08/2026

How the “Kafala” system shapes the mental health of migrant domestic workers in Lebanon is the focus of a new LAU study by Dr. Jasmin Lilian Diab and Rhea Al Riachi (MA ’23). The system makes foreign workers extremely dependent on their local sponsors. Published in “Migration Studies,” the research highlights how legal dependency, isolation, and discrimination, compounded by crises like the Beirut port explosion, shape psychological distress, and calls for migrant domestic workers' full inclusion under Lebanon's labor law.

A recent LAU study highlights how the Kafala system affects not only workers’ legal and economic security, but also their mental wellbeing.

05/08/2026

Watch MTV Lebanon's report on LAU's global recognition for expanding access to education. More than 80% of students receive financial aid, with some scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition. These efforts contributed to LAU's #3 global ranking in SDG 1: No Poverty in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

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04/08/2026

A day engraved in our memory
On August 4, we pause in solemn remembrance of this tragic day that forever changed our city and our people.
At LAU, we mourn those we have lost and stand in solidarity with those whose lives will never be the same. In their honor, we remain committed to shaping a more compassionate tomorrow through education, service, and care.

03/08/2026

احتلت الجامعة اللبنانية الأميركية (LAU) المرتبة الثالثة عالمياً في الهدف الأول(SDG 1) من أهداف التنمية المستدامة للأمم المتحدة، والذي يتلخص في “القضاء على الفقر بجميع أشكاله في كل مكان”، وفق تصنيف “تايمز للتعليم العالي للتأثير 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings، وحازت الجامعة على المركز 55 عالمياً مدعومةً بأداء متميز في عدد من الأهداف، أبرزها الهدف الثامن “العمل اللائق والنمو الاقتصادي”(SDG 8) والهدف السابع عشر (SDG 17) “عقد الشراكات لتحقيق الأهداف”.

LAU الثالثة عالمياً في مواجهة الفقر حسب THE ٢٧ تموز ٢٠٢٦ احتلت الجامعة اللبنانية الأميركية (LAU) المرتبة الثالثة عالمياً في الهدف الأول(SDG 1) من أهداف التنمية المستدامة لل...

30/07/2026

Multiple sclerosis symptoms often mimic other conditions, making diagnosis a complex process that demands expertise across specialties. At a recent grand round, experts in neurology, ophthalmology, and pharmacy explored how imaging, biological markers, updated diagnostic criteria, and eye examinations each contribute to earlier and more accurate diagnosis. Organized by the LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine's Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development, the session highlighted the power of multidisciplinary collaboration in improving patient care.

From ophthalmic clues to updated diagnosis criteria, a multidisciplinary Grand Round on Multiple Sclerosis shows how data-driven, collaborative care is transforming diagnosis.

30/07/2026

LAU celebrated the graduation of the fifth cohort of its Clinical Simulation Diploma at the Byblos campus on June 27, 2026. 31 graduates from professionals from across the healthcare field, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and residents, completed six months of training united by one goal: strengthening how simulation in healthcare education is taught and practiced. The cohort built confidence, sharpened clinical skills, and created safe environments for hands-on learning.
Congratulations to our graduates!
Read more: https://news.lau.edu.lb/2026/lau-graduates-a-new-batch-of-simulation-ambassadors.php

Through immersive workshops and AI-integrated learning modules, the fifth edition of LAU’s Clinical Simulation Diploma advances simulation-based training for healthcare professionals.

30/07/2026

The fifth edition of LAU's Clinical Simulation Diploma brought together participants from different healthcare backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, and pharmacy, across Lebanon for months of hands-on training at the LAU Clinical Simulation Center.
Through immersive workshops and AI-integrated learning experiences, participants developed skills in instructional design, assessment, crisis management, and interprofessional collaboration, while gaining new perspectives on how simulation can enhance learning and improve patient care.

Through immersive workshops and AI-integrated learning modules, the fifth edition of LAU’s Clinical Simulation Diploma advances simulation-based training for healthcare professionals.

29/07/2026

Strengthening the connection between the Lebanese diaspora and their ancestral homeland.
In partnership with Lebanon and Beyond, LAU welcomed participants in the Jouzour Program for a week of campus visits, academic discussions, and cultural immersion experiences designed to deepen their connection with Lebanon.
Bringing together university students and fresh graduates from across the Americas, Europe, and South Africa, the program offered participants the opportunity to explore Lebanon’s history, culture, politics, and society through conversations with experts, institutional visits, and experiences at LAU’s Beirut and Byblos campuses.

Through campus visits, expert discussions, and cultural-immersion experiences, participants explored Lebanon with rich insights from LAUers.

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29/07/2026