DiscoveringAUB

We’re back! @AUB_NYO is now @DiscoveringAUB. This refreshed account will feature US-based events, groundbreaking research, expert analysis, and insights into the rich culture and history of the MENA region. Follow us for all that a leading global university, AUB, has to offer!

For this week's #MedMondays, we’re proud to spotlight AUB’s @KanjSouha, recently recognized in an international publication as one of the women shaping the global future of antimicrobial stewardship and resistance. Through groundbreaking work in research, policy, and advocacy,…

How is AUB shaping the future of medical education? Dr. Raymond Sawaya shares how innovations like the PRIME program and a new Department of Medical Education are helping @AUB_FM stay ahead.

From heartfelt tributes at the Honoring Ceremony to unforgettable nights of music, laughter, and connection on the Green Oval—including a show-stopping concert by @NancyAjram— the AUB Reunion 2025 united alumni from around the world in celebration and connection. @AUBAlumni

What does the future of healthcare look like—and how are we preparing tomorrow’s leaders to shape it? In part two of our conversation with Dr. Raymond Sawaya, he explores how AUB is advancing medical education through innovation, global leadership in infectious diseases, and a…

Meet Ahmad Safie: AUB student. National athlete. Record-breaker.

This week’s Student Spotlight features Sophia Jalkh, a recent AUB Environmental Health graduate whose leadership, research, and advocacy for climate justice and public health have earned her multiple awards and recognition.

Congratulations to AUB’s Dr. Lilian Ghandour, Chair of Epidemiology and Population Health, on her appointment to the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology. This prestigious role reflects her global leadership in substance use and mental health research,…

Dr. Assaad Eid is transforming how we understand and manage diabetes. At AUB, he leads groundbreaking research—from noninvasive glucose monitoring to the use of AI in diagnostics—while mentoring the next generation of scientists. @AUB_FM

We are proud to recognize AUB alumna Nada Hamadeh (BBA ’95) on her appointment as Lebanon’s Ambassador to the United States! A seasoned economist and leader, Ambassador Hamadeh has had a distinguished career at the World Bank, representing the institution at G20 and G7 summits…

A landmark global trial led by AUB’s Dr. Ali Taher and the Chronic Care Center marks a major breakthrough in thalassaemia care. Published in @TheLancet, the study is the first to show an effective oral therapy for both alpha and beta forms of non–transfusion-dependent…

This week's Student Spotlight features Ahmad Akhdar, a recent AUB graduate with a BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences and a passion for leadership, research, and education. #StudentSpotlight

Congrats to AUB’s Dr. Faysal El Kak on being elected president of @WAS_org for 2025–29! He is the first to hold this position from outside the Americas, Europe, or South Africa. A respected clinician, educator, and policy advisor, Dr. El Kak will help shape a future where sexual…

AUB ranked 204th globally and 1st in the MENA region in sustainability. This outstanding performance underscores the university’s strong commitment to social impact and environmental responsibility. aub.edu.lb/articles/Pages… #AUB #AUBproud @DiscoveringAUB

Every year, AUB hosts the largest student-led festival in the MENA region—AUB Outdoors! This year’s 41st edition brought together 729 student participants, making it another unforgettable success.

AUB’s Dr. Ali Bazarbachi is changing the story for patients with a rare, aggressive cancer once thought untreatable. His groundbreaking therapy is not only extending lives—it may be leading to a cure. aub.edu.lb/communications… #AUB #AUBproud #AUBAtWork @AUB_FM @AUBMC_Official…

In places where healthcare is scarce, she’s becoming the first line of support. Through the Mobile University for Health, @ghiaub trains displaced women to care for their neighbors—putting power and knowledge into the hands of communities. Read more: tr.ee/MUHAUB

In a recent @voxdotcom article, AUB’s Alan Shihadeh weighed in on vapes: they may be less toxic than cigarettes — but that doesn’t make them safe. Read more: tr.ee/vape

In the 22nd edition of the QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2026, #AUB continues to be a regional and international force, now ranked in the top 16 percent globally. AUB secured a tie at #237 out of 1,501 institutions worldwide, advancing 13 places from last year’s rankings—an…

From trash to tech: AUB scientists are transforming everyday waste into high-value materials, including air filters, batteries, and smart sensors. aub.edu.lb/communications… #AUBatwork #AUB #Sustainability #Upcycling #WasteToValue