"For 160 years, AUB has sought to do something quite simple but simultaneously difficult: to take knowledge and put it to work in service of people and society. That mission has taken many forms over the decades. And today, it is taking another exciting new step with the School of Computing and Data Sciences." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at the AUB and CMA CGM Group Signing Ceremony of a Strategic Partnership to create the CMA CGM Artificial Intelligence and Insights Institute

"Lebanon's greatest national treasure, its greatest hope for the future, is our youth. We must nurture and protect them, prepare them to succeed, and work together to build a more sustainable and inclusive nation-state." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at Jana Second Annual Conference: Lebanon and Beyond

"Living together is not simply a matter of sharing a map or a history. It also depends on whether people feel that institutions treat them fairly, that their voices matter, and that they have a place in the country’s future." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri, MD at the Fouad Chehab Foundation and Good Governance and Citizenship Observatory Award Ceremony for the English 203 Essay on Citizenship and Nation Building

"Professor Helene Sader is the consummate citizen leader, a role model in scholarship, teaching, and service for generations to follow." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at the presentation of Phoenicia and Beyond: Studies in Honor of Helene Sader

"Women's health cannot be understood in isolation. From childhood and adolescence through pregnancy, menopause, and aging, every stage of life is connected and calls for continuous, evidence-based care that recognizes the whole person." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri, MD, at the opening of the 52nd Middle East Medical Assembly (MEMA), Women's Health Across the Life Course: Redesigning Future Care

"The greatest measure of Dr. Nabil Mounla's contributions is not only the infants whose lives he has saved, but also the generations of physicians he has educated and mentored, and the lives that would not have been possible without his care." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri

"Working with the Ministry of Economy is critical in setting a plan for the future and giving agency back to this generation." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri, at the signing of the MOU between AUB and the Ministry of Economy

"Economic recovery cannot be measured by growth alone. We also have to consider the environmental cost of that growth, and whether today's choices leave more, not less, problems for future generations to solve." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at the Driving Sustainability in Lebanon through Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Product Declarations Conference

"The university remains one of those rare institutions globally where free speech and a diversity of opinion can both flourish peacefully and thoughtfully. Long may that continue." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at AUB Student Elections

"If we can help a generation of young people see citizenship as a value they live by, we will make a lasting contribution to the future of a secure, harmonious, abundant, and pluralistic Lebanon." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at the National Citizenship Education Conference

"We formally welcome the children, grandchildren, and, in a few cases, great-grandchildren of our alumni to our university and to our global AUB community." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at the 2026 Legacy Ceremony

"Our duty, our privilege, our honor is to discharge care to everyone who asks for it. That's the AUB way. That's the Adel Berbari way." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at an event honoring Dr. Adel Berbari for his lifelong dedication to AUB

"Helping prepare the next generation of aviation professionals and leaders is an investment in Lebanon and its people." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at the signing of the AUB MEA strategic partnership MOU

"The most meaningful innovations emerge when we bring our expertise together in service of patients and communities." AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at Hack for Health Lebanon 2026

Honoring Hutham S. Olayan with AUB's University Medal is a tribute to a remarkable legacy of leadership, service, and generosity. As an alumna, former trustee, and steadfast champion of AUB, Hutham has played an instrumental role in advancing our mission and shaping our future, including through her contributions to the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business. Her enduring commitment to AUB and her belief in its role in Lebanon and the region are an inspiration to our entire community. We are deeply grateful to Hutham and the Olayan family for their lasting partnership and support.

As Dr. Fadlo R. Khuri reminds us, so many have stepped up to support classmates, care for those less fortunate and help others through difficult moments. These acts of kindness, solidarity and compassion are among the lessons we carry with us—and a reminder of the strength of our AUB community.

In his latest President's Perspective, President Fadlo R. Khuri reflects on how these qualities can shape the way we explore ideas, challenge assumptions, and create what comes next. Read the full President's Perspective: aub.edu.lb/President/Preside…