As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, take a look back at a memorable moment in AUB history! In April 1975, soccer legend Pelé visited AUB’s campus, where he led a training session for aspiring football players and inspired a generation of fans. Read more about his visit: tr.ee/peleAUB

What makes AUB an institution that resonates far beyond its campus? Christiane Amanpour, one of AUB’s honorary degree recipients this year, reflected on her graduation experience and the value of an AUB education on her podcast. Listen: tr.ee/amanpour @camanpour.bsky.social #EduSky

Thank you to all who joined us at NY Tech Week for Scale Beirut ’26, cohosted by AUB iPark and Impersonas. An evening of entrepreneurship, startup pitches, and a live investor-style grill session showcased the innovation, resilience, and global reach of Lebanon’s startup ecosystem. #NYTechWeek

Join us in NYC for Scale Beirut ’26: Where Capital Meets Impact! Seven iPark startups spotlighted across AI, biotech, fintech, media, cybersecurity, and connectivity. Connect w/ investors, operators, and innovation leaders—and meet a live AI avatar host. Register: tr.ee/scalebeirut #NYTechWeek

Join us at Scale Beirut ’26 during NY Tech Week for an night spotlighting AUB's founder ecosystem & its outsized success rates. Connect w/ founders, investors, & innovation leaders shaping the future across AI, biotech, fintech, cybersecurity, media, & beyond. Register: tr.ee/scalebeirut #NYTechWeek

What does the current security situation mean for the future of higher education in Lebanon? Join Executive Magazine and AUB President Dr. Fadlo R. Khuri for a webinar this Friday at 7 AM NYC / 2 PM Beirut to discuss its immediate and long-term impact. Register: tr.ee/execmag

Bone loss doesn’t have to be silent—AUB’s Dr. Marlene Chakhtoura is changing that. From osteoporosis & vitamin D guidelines to research on rapid weight loss and bone health, her work is reshaping care. Read more: tr.ee/sciofstrength #MedSky

Another chance to hear from AUB’s Dr. Antoine Abou Fayad on the BBC! He spoke to BBC World Service's Health Check about how antimicrobial resistance is spreading through conflict—and why no one is immune. Listen at tr.ee/healthcheck or wherever you get your podcasts. #MedSky 🛟 🧪😷

AUB’s Dr. Antoine Abou Fayad spoke to BBC's Inside Health about how antimicrobial resistance is spreading through conflict—and why no one is immune. Listen at tr.ee/insidehealth or wherever you get your podcasts. #MedSky 🛟 🧪😷

Former U.S. Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen reflects on his long support for AUB and its role in advancing academic excellence, free thinking, and global impact in the Middle East. Watch: youtu.be/84xgtf-iW_Q

The Debs Center Gallery, with AUB’s Jafet Library, presents Voices of Influence. From the 1800s to today, Lebanese women and their international peers have shaped education, culture, & reform. This exhibit highlights their impact as writers, artists, educators, & leaders. See more: tr.ee/influence

Nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply moves through the Strait of Hormuz—now facing unprecedented disruption. As prices surge past $100 per barrel, experts will unpack what this means for oil, LNG, and global energy security. Join us Weds. at 9:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM Beirut. Register: tr.ee/energyweb

Cancelled: Due to conflict in the region, Dr. Antoine Abou Fayad is unfortunately unable to travel from Beirut to Austin for his SXSW session March 16th. For more information, please reach out to [email protected].

What happens when power-sharing is meant to stabilize politics—but ends up slowing reform? In our recent webinar, our panelists unpacked how elite compromises in Lebanon & Tunisia have shaped post-uprising politics, often blurring accountability & deepening public frustration. Watch: tr.ee/febwebvid

What if we’re creating superbugs without using antibiotics at all? In conflict zones, heavy metals released by warfare may be accelerating antimicrobial resistance through a genetic mechanism called co-selection — where metal- & antibiotic-resistance genes travel together on the same plasmid. 🧪

Missed Dr. Nadine Panayot’s November lecture at The Met? Visit tr.ee/heritagedna to hear her powerful account of restoring AUB’s glass vessels shattered in the August 4, 2020 Beirut Port explosion—and the ongoing work to safeguard cultural heritage amid regional crises. #AcademicSky #EduSky 🏺

Did you know AUB alumni had a hand in shaping the United Nations? From classrooms in Beirut to the halls of San Francisco, AUB’s legacy of leadership and diplomacy continues to inspire generations. #AcademicSky #EduSky

Join Trustee Emerita Ann Kerr (AUB junior year abroad, 1954–55) and Kim Ghattas (BA Political Studies ’99) for a cross-generational conversation on Lebanon, AUB, friendship, war, and the stories we carry. Tune in tomorrow at 12:30 PM NYC / 7:30 PM Beirut: tr.ee/aublive #AcademicSky

What does it take to lead a hospital through overlapping crises—and emerge stronger? Joseph Otayek, Medical Center Director of AUBMC, reflects on how strong systems, clear policies, and adaptive leadership position the medical center as a regional healthcare leader. Watch: tr.ee/otayek #MedSky

On the AUB campus, learning comes with a few extra classmates! Featured by @npr.org, AUB has become an unexpected sanctuary for hundreds of cats abandoned during conflict and economic hardship—cared for by a community that believes compassion matters. Read: tr.ee/npr #EduSky

This week’s Student Spotlight features Maria, a student leader and youth advocate whose achievements range from the United Nations to international exchange programs, alongside research and artistic excellence. #AcademicSky #EduSky

War doesn’t end at borders. Neither does disease. Antimicrobial resistance is on the move. AUB’s Dr. Antoine Abou Fayad takes the @sxsw.com stage March 16 at 11:30 AM to examine how conflict accelerates its spread—and why it matters to all of us. Register: tr.ee/sxsw26 #AcademicSky #MedSky 🧪

Last chance to register! Reserve your spot now: tr.ee/febweb #AcademicSky #EduSky #PoliSciSky

From AUB to Harvard to Blackstone—Kamel Wehbe’s journey is just getting started. The alumnus and Trustee reflects on how AUB’s people, leadership opportunities, and global reach shaped his path, and shares advice for students navigating a rapidly changing world. Watch: youtu.be/OMn5FtlMilM #EduSky

One week away! What can post-uprising politics in the Arab world teach us about trust, representation, and the risks of prioritizing elite agreement over citizen confidence—globally? Register: tr.ee/febweb @au-spa.bsky.social #AcademicSky #PoliSciSky

Have you caught up on January’s AUB@Work? Visit tr.ee/jan26 to explore: 📌 A handheld device for affordable cancer screening 📌 Helping stem aggressive breast cancer spread 📌 microRNA biomarkers improving early detection 📌 Tumor organoids guiding treatment decisions #CanSky #OncoSky #AcademicSky

How have power-sharing deals & elite compromises shaped post-uprising politics in the Arab world—and at what cost to public trust? Featuring Dr. Sharan Grewal & Dr. Ohannes Geukjian, this discussion will explore how elite bargains have often stalled reform & deepened public frustration. #AcademicSky

Environmental crises don’t happen in a vacuum—they’re shaped by power and politics. AUB alumna and trustee Sarine Karajerjian reflects on governance, accountability, and AUB’s role in bridging research and policy in the region. Watch: tr.ee/sarine #AcademicSky #EduSky

Stopping cancer where it turns deadly: AUB researcher Rita Hleihel’s groundbreaking work shows that disabling a single protein may halt the spread of triple-negative breast cancer, offering new hope against one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. Read more: tr.ee/Rita #medsky #oncosky 🧪

This week’s Student Spotlight features Najla, a Computer Engineering student at AUB whose journey spans coding and machine learning, classical piano and opera, and research experiences through AUB’s CO-OP Program—including work with BMW and CERN. Read more: tr.ee/najla #EduSky #AcademicSky

Congrats to AUB alumna Nooralhuda Saleh, named to the @forbes.com 30 Under 30 2026 list in Manufacturing & Industry! As cofounder of Continuum Infrastructure Solutions, she’s helping transform US transportation with PavePredict—and credits AUB as the foundation of her engineering journey. #EduSky

Introducing Scholars’ Stories, a new series highlighting students in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB. Meet Alhaji, a Comp. Sci. student from Sierra Leone. From finding community on campus to pursuing cybersecurity, his story reflects opportunity, mentorship, & belonging. #EduSky

When crises shake societies, who shapes the conversation? We spoke with IFI's Joseph Bahout to reflect on how universities & think tanks like IFI translate rigorous, evidence-based research into public debate & real policy impact—building credibility & influence beyond academia. Watch: tr.ee/bahout

Have you caught up on December’s AUB@Work? Visit tr.ee/dec25 to explore: 📌 Low-cost NICU practices supporting preterm births 📌 Waste tires turned into cleaner hydrogen fuel 📌 AI moving medicine toward predictive diagnoses 📌 Grassroots efforts shaping Beirut’s recovery

This week’s Student Spotlight features Maria, a junior Industrial Engineering student at AUB Mediterraneo whose drive, versatility, and competitive spirit shine both in and beyond the classroom. #AcademicSky #EduSky

For today’s #MedMondays, we ask: can a hospital be more than a place of treatment? At AUBMC, a collaboration with TAP (Temporary Art Platform) reimagines clinical spaces through site-specific art and film—fostering reflection, comfort, and human connection. Read: tr.ee/reclaim

We’re thrilled to announce that AUB’s Antoine Abou Fayad, PhD, will be speaking at SXSW this March in Austin, Texas! His talk will tackle one of the most urgent and overlooked global health challenges of our time—stay tuned for more details. #AcademicSky 🛟

This week’s Student Spotlight features Chris, a senior Business Administration student at AUB bringing classroom learning to life through international competitions and industry experience. #AcademicSky #EduSky

This week’s #MedMondays highlights Dr. Elie Akl, AUB professor and vice provost, named to Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list for the 10th year. He’s the only Arab scholar in Clinical Medicine and one of two in Social Sciences, recognized for worldwide influence. Read: tr.ee/akl

If nearly 40% of peace agreements collapse, what are we still getting wrong? This IFI blog post explores how trauma-informed and gender-sensitive mediation can turn fragile ceasefires into pathways for durable and just reconciliation. Read: tr.ee/ifiblog1 #AcademicSky

Did you catch Jeopardy! last week? AUB made an appearance as one of the answers! #AcademicSky #EduSky

We sat down with Ricardo Karam—TV host, media figure, AUB alumnus, and member of the AUB Board of Trustees—to reflect on how AUB shaped his worldview, and to hear his thoughts on the university’s enduring impact on its community and the region. Watch: youtu.be/0XcAZcny9Uk

Are you @sxsw.com bound this March? Watch this space—we’ll be announcing soon which AUB professor is taking the stage! #AcademicSky #EduSky

This week’s Student Spotlight features Mireille—a junior Psychology student at AUB Mediterraneo in Cyprus who’s building community on campus, supporting others through volunteer work, and shaping her future in forensic psychology. #EduSky #AcademicSky

Have you caught up on this month’s AUB@Work? Visit tr.ee/nov25 to explore: 📌 Phone cameras becoming 3D mappers 📌 Native microbes speeding oil-spill cleanup 📌 Regional knowledge powering climate resilience 📌 Algorithms supporting heritage conservation

When trust in institutions collapses, can the state recover? Across the Middle East, crises & corruption have eroded public confidence. Our final op-ed in this series explores why rebuilding trust requires fair economic reform, accountable institutions, & a renewed social contract. Read: tr.ee/oped4

This week, AUB’s Dr. Nadine Panayot delivered an Armand Brunswick Distinguished Lecture at @metmuseum.org on “Heritage DNA,” sharing the powerful story of restoring AUB’s glass vessels shattered in the Aug 4, 2020 Beirut Port explosion & the ongoing work to protect artifacts amid regional crises. 🏺

This week’s Student Spotlight features Reem, a Business Administration student whose involvement across campus showcases her passion for mentorship, advocacy, and community engagement at AUB. #EduSky

For this week’s #MedMondays, we’re looking back at the history of AUB’s Faculty of Medicine, as compiled by the Program on Medical History, Ethics & Policy (MHEP). From bedside to breakthrough, AUB has been shaping medical education and innovation in the region for generations. #MedSky

Last chance! Join us at The Met on November 19 to hear AUB's Dr. Nadine Panayot explore how heritage endures through conflict—and how innovation, conservation, and digital tools help safeguard memory for generations to come. Register: tr.ee/themet 🏺