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18/06/2026
Congratulations to AUB alumnus Dr. Abdelkader Husrieh (BBA ’84, EMBA ’06) on his appointment as Ambassador of Syria to Canada.
We are proud to see AUB alumni making meaningful contributions on the international stage. His achievement reflects a distinguished career in public service and diplomacy.
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17/06/2026
We’re proud to announce the results of the Worldwide Alumni Association of AUB (WAAAUB) 2026 elections.
Please join us in congratulating the four newly elected members of the WAAAUB Advisory Board:
Yehia El Oueini (BBA ’10) - MENA
Esther Kamugo (MA Education ’21) - Rest of the World
Tala Mahfouz (BBA ’04, MBA ’11) - Lebanon
Nahla Merhi (BS Biology ’92, MD ’96) - North America
They will be joined by five newly appointed members:
Salim Chahine (BA Economics ’11) - North America
Georges El Nachef (BE Civil Engineering ’10) - Europe
Anthony Hasham (former student 1987–89) - Rest of the World
Waddah Olabi (BBA ’94, MBA ’96) - North America
Malak Yacout (BBA ’18) - Young Alumni and MENA
The nine members will begin their four-year terms on July 1, 2026.
27/05/2026
Eid Mubarak ✨ Wishing you happiness, peace, and endless blessings.
We are excited to introduce the newly established Scholars in HeAlth Research Program (SHARP) Chapter!
Meet the committee members leading this exciting new chapter and helping to shape its vision and impact. We look forward to seeing the SHARP community grow and thrive!
19/05/2026
Class of 2026 – this is for you!! 👩🎓 🧑🎓
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!
What better way to mark this milestone than with an AUB ring 💍 ?
Check your inbox for an email from us and complete the form!
We can’t wait to see you at the Ring Ceremony:
🗓️ Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ At 6:30 pm
📍 On the AUB Green Oval
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The City of Angels is calling! Meet the members of the WAAAUB Greater Los Angeles Chapter. If you’re an AUB alumnus/a living in the greater Los Angeles area, your Los Angeles chapter is here to help you connect, network, and celebrate the AUB spirit. Tag an AUB alumnus/a who needs to see this! AUB Alumni Los Angeles Chapter
15/05/2026
Calling all AUB alumni! Your last chance to vote for the 2026 WAAAUB Advisory Board elections is Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM Beirut time. The ballot for the elections has been emailed by Simply Voting, an independent service administering the vote. Vote now to elect 4 Advisory Board members representing Lebanon, MENA, North America, and the “Rest of the World.”
14/05/2026
During our 157th commencement on June 5, 2026, we will celebrate three individuals whose work has shaped how we understand, document, and engage with the world around us: journalist Christiane Amanpour, architect and author Suad Amiry, and physician-scientist M. Amin Arnaout.
https://www.aub.edu.lb/doctorates/Pages/recipients.aspx
13/05/2026
We are proud to celebrate AUB alumna Nancy Zakhour (BE Electrical and Computer Engineering ’11), recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc., a global leader in pre-insulated piping and leak detection systems. Nancy currently serves as chief commercial officer at Clean Energy Services where she continues to shape the future of the global energy sector through innovation and leadership.
12/05/2026
Congratulations to AUB alumnus Wael K. Abdallah (BBA ’01) on his appointment as CEO of Cambridge Health Group.
This exciting achievement reflects his leadership, vision, and years of dedication in the healthcare sector.
Wishing him continued success and an inspiring journey ahead in this new role!