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 🏺

From collapse to collaboration: can civil society rebuild the state? In fragile Arab states, citizens are reclaiming governance through participation, transparency, and trust. Part 3 of our op-ed series explores how rebuilding can begin from below. Read: tr.ee/oped3 #PoliSciSky #AcademicSky

Congratulations to AUB alumnus Yusuf Hannun, Professor in Cancer Research at Stony Brook University, on receiving an $11M NIH grant supporting his team’s groundbreaking research on sphingolipids—fat molecules key to cancer development, treatment response, and therapy-related toxicity. #OncoSky

How can fragile objects tell stories of resilience? Join us at The Met on November 19 to hear AUB's Dr. Nadine Panayot explore how heritage can endure through conflict, and how innovation, conservation, and digitalization safeguard memory for generations to come. Register: tr.ee/themet 🏺

What happens when citizens stop believing their governments can deliver? Part 2 of our op-ed series explores the Middle East’s deep crisis of trust—and what it will take to rebuild it. Read: tr.ee/oped2 @abouassi.bsky.social #AcademicSky #PoliSciSky

This week’s Student Spotlight features Sima Mirza — a Business Administration student whose journey at AUB is defined by leadership, learning, and global engagement. #EduSky

How are shifting alliances and power dynamics reshaping governance in the MENA region? Join our webinar with Chatham House this Thursday at 10am ET / 5pm Beirut to explore how states are adapting to change — and what it means for the region’s future. Register: tr.ee/ifiweb #AcademicSky

Have you caught up on this month’s AUB@Work? Visit tr.ee/oct25 to explore: 📌 AI “fact-checker” protecting self-driving cars 📌 AI uncovering daily life in ancient Egypt 📌 Lebanese soil revealing new antibiotics 📌 Diesel pollution tied to rising cancer risk

What happens when trust in government is lost—and how can it be rebuilt? Our new four-part op-ed series explores why restoring public trust is key to the Middle East’s future. Read part one: tr.ee/oped1 #AcademicSky #PoliSciSky

At AUB, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. The Transformative Education (TrEd) Program gives students the tools to think creatively, lead confidently, and explore new ways to learn. Hear from the students themselves: youtube.com/watch?v=D4fTF4YESZY #EduSky

For this week’s #MedMondays, we’re proud to spotlight AUB’s Dr. Salah Zein-El-Dine, recipient of the ACGME-I Physician Leader International Award! A leader in medical education, he’s strengthened training, promoted wellness, & advanced standards at AUB and beyond. Congratulations, Dr. Zein-El-Dine!

A tiny sticker could trick a self-driving car—and AUB’s Prof. Ali Chehab is working to stop that. His new AI safeguard protects autonomous vehicles from visual deception. Read: tr.ee/hacked #AI #AcademicSky

For today’s Student Spotlight, meet Melanie—a second-year AUB Mediterraneo Philosophy, Politics & Economics student. Rooted in faith and driven by curiosity, she’s embracing every opportunity—from the Pafos marathon to Pafos FC and EU youth dialogue—to build community and turn dreams into action.

Happening tomorrow! Join AUB's Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah and Princeton's Eliza Griswold for Conversations from Beirut: “The Biosphere of War,” hosted by the Princeton Bobst Center–AUB Collaborative Initiative. Wednesday, October 22, 4:30 pm Beirut / 9:30 am EST. Join: tr.ee/biosphere

Lebanon runs on generators—but that dependence may be quietly fueling a public health crisis. New research from AUB's Dr. Hassan Dhaini links toxic diesel emissions to one of the world’s highest bladder cancer rates, revealing a warning that could reach far beyond Lebanon. Read: tr.ee/generator 🛟

Missed yesterday’s webinar on Lebanon–Mexico relations? Watch Migration, Integration, and Diplomacy to learn why Lebanese migrants chose Mexico more than a century ago, how they helped shape its history, and how AUB’s ties with the country continue to grow. Watch: tr.ee/oct16 #AcademicSky

What if the cure for tomorrow’s infections is hiding beneath our feet? AUB's Antoine Abou Fayad just discovered four new bacterial species in Lebanese soil—three never seen before. Read more: tr.ee/allies 🧪🛟

How did ancient Egyptians live—and eat—thousands of years ago? AUB’s Dr. Claire Malleson is using AI to uncover remarkable details from preserved plant remains on Elephantine Island, revealing daily habits and lessons for sustainability today. Read more: tr.ee/archAI 🏺

56 current faculty members of the American University of Beirut have been recognized among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in the updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators, further marking AUB research excellence and global visibility. Read: tr.ee/topcited

What drew Lebanese migrants to Mexico 150 years ago, & how did they build new lives there? In honor of 80 years of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Lebanon, join us October 16 for a webinar on how early Lebanese communities adapted to their new home—& helped shape it. RSVP: tr.ee/octwebinar

Congratulations to architect and AUB alumna Lina Ghotmeh (BArch ’03 with distinction) on being named to the TIME100 Next 2025 list! This honor celebrates leaders shaping the future—redefining influence, breaking paths, and inspiring transformation across generations. #Architecture

From student-led recitals in Assembly Hall to stages across Lebanon & Cyprus, the AUB Classical Music Club has become a cultural force redefining how classical music is experienced. Since 2019, the club has built on AUB’s long tradition of classical music to keep the art alive. Read: tr.ee/classical

We’re proud to share that Dr. Faysal El Kak has received the prestigious Honoris Causa Fellowship from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists! This honor celebrates his global impact in advancing women’s healthcare & reflects AUBMC’s mission to lead w/ excellence & compassion. 🛟 #MedSky

Have you caught up on this month’s AUB@Work? Visit tr.ee/sept25 for: 📌 Rebuilding trust in Middle Eastern institutions through reform 📌 Silica nanoparticles capturing & recycling toxic pollutants 📌 AI models making fracking less harmful to aquifers 📌 Geothermal simulations advancing clean energy

This week’s Student Spotlight features Roy, a senior Mechanical Engineering student minoring in Economics, whose leadership, research, and global engagement have left a lasting impact on campus and beyond. #AcademicSky #EduSky

What if clean energy was right beneath our feet? AUB Professor Elsa Maalouf and her team have developed a faster, more affordable way to design geothermal systems—bringing this hidden power source within reach for more communities. Read: tr.ee/geothermal #AcademicSky 🧪🌎

Thank you to everyone who joined us at yesterday’s panel! Our panelists explored the roots of public distrust, the risks of failing to restore it, and the vital role of civic engagement, empowerment, and the rule of law in rebuilding legitimacy and social cohesion. Watch: tr.ee/sept18 #AcademicSky

When crises hit, how do communities step up? As governments transform, what role do citizens play? These are just some of the big questions Dr. Tania Haddad explores—and now it’s your turn to ask her! 👉 Reply with your questions for Dr. Haddad! #AcademicSky #PoliSciSky

Last chance to sign up! Will you be in NYC for UNGA? Join us on September 18 at AUB’s New York office for a timely panel discussion on restoring stable statehood in the Middle East. Reserve your spot: tr.ee/statehood #NYC #UNGA

This week’s Student Spotlight features Dana, a senior in Political Studies whose leadership, research, and achievements in international affairs reflect her commitment to women’s rights and inclusive public policy. #AcademicSky #EduSky

Congratulations to our AUB alumnus Jad Mohammad el-Dana (BA Economics ’16) on his spectacular $61,000 win at the Florida Coast Equipment CSI4* Grand Prix! Riding his champion horse Itchcock des Dames, he delivered two flawless rounds and a lightning-fast 39.56-second jump-off. #Equestrian

From algorithms to architecture, Arab scholars helped shape the foundations of modern science, medicine, and culture—yet their legacy is too often overlooked. Learn more: tr.ee/ifiblog #AcademicSky #MENA

Welcome back! New and returning students filled our campus with energy and excitement this week as we kicked off the new academic year, as captured by our Office of Student Affairs. Here’s to a year of learning, growth, and connection! #AcademicSky #EduSky

Don't miss this insightful conversation on rebuilding a stable statehood in the Middle East, co-hosted by SPA and @DiscoveringAUB.bsky.social. Panelists: SPA Prof. @AbouAssi.bsky.social, AUB Profs. Tania Haddad and Simon Neaime. 🗓️9/18 🕑 12-1 PM📍New York City 👉 bit.ly/4oX9rQs

Registration is open! Join us on September 18th at our New York office for a timely panel discussion on restoring stable statehood in the Middle East. Reserve your spot here: tr.ee/statehood #AcademicSky #EduSky #UNGA

For this week's Student Spotlight, we’re welcoming our new cohort of Mastercard Foundation Scholars! They’ve been busy with orientation activities on campus as they prepare to kick off the academic year. Learn more about AUB's MCF program: tr.ee/mcf #AcademicSky #EduSky