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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
November 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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 🏺
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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
October 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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
October 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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
What is TrEd?
YouTube video by Bilal R. Kaafarani
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October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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!
October 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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
October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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.
October 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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 🛟
October 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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
October 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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 🧪🛟
October 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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 🏺
October 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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
October 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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
October 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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
October 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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
September 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
September 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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
September 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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 🧪🌎
September 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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
September 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM