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Promotional graphic for “Executive Talks: In Times of Turbulence,” a series of live-streamed one-on-one discussions with leaders in economic, social, and policy fields. It features a portrait of Dr. Fadlo R. Khuri, President of the American University of Beirut. The session will address the impact of the security situation on higher education in Lebanon and is scheduled for Friday, April 17 at 2 PM Beirut time.
Minimalist graphic showing yellow gel capsules spilled from a white bottle on a light background, with some capsules arranged in a circular pattern resembling a sun. Below, text reads “Check Up: The Science of Strength” followed by “Read all about it in The MainGate,” alongside the American University of Beirut seal.
Graphic titled “Conflict Contagion: Superbugs on the Move.” A quote explains that antimicrobial resistance found in conflict zones like Lebanon, Gaza, and Ukraine will soon spread to countries such as the UK, Germany, and the US. A portrait of Dr. Antoine Abou Fayad appears on the right. The text notes he spoke to BBC Health Check about the global spread of antimicrobial resistance due to conflict. A “Listen Now” section at the bottom promotes the podcast, available on major platforms, alongside the BBC World Service Health Check logo.
Graphic with bold headline reading “War is engineering superbugs—and they travel.” A quote explains that society is returning to a pre-antibiotic era where minor injuries can become life-threatening due to untreatable infections. A portrait of Dr. Antoine Abou Fayad appears on the right. The text notes he spoke to BBC Inside Health about antimicrobial resistance spreading due to conflict. A “Listen Now” section at the bottom promotes the podcast, available on major platforms.
Promotional webinar graphic from the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut titled Middle East War: Implications and Outlook for Global Energy Markets. The poster lists Marc Ayoub as moderator and features speakers Peter Stevenson, Noam Raydan, and Bachar Halabi. The webinar will take place Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM Beirut time, 1:30 PM GMT, and 9:30 AM EST, and will be held online via Zoom with a register now prompt.
Four-person panel discussion shown in a video-call grid. Clockwise from the top left: Roupen Avsharian, a man in glasses wearing a suit and tie, seated indoors; Ohannes Geukjian, a man in a vest and collared shirt, seated in an office with bookshelves behind him; Tania Haddad, a woman smiling, seated with a university building visible in the background; and Sharan Grewal, a man in a blazer, seated indoors and gesturing near his head. The image captures a webinar-style panel discussion with all speakers visible on screen.
Promotional graphic titled “The Heavy Metal Trap,” subtitled “The genetic evidence and what it means for the future of global health.” Text invites viewers to “Join our conversation at SXSW.” Features a headshot of Dr. Antoine Abou Fayad from the American University of Beirut. Event details read “2026 March 12–18, Austin, TX,” with a large SXSW logo at the bottom.
Graphic showing a bowl filled with colorful capsules and tablets on a dark blue background. Overlaid text reads: “We thought antibiotic resistance was caused by antibiotic misuse. We were only partially right. There’s another driver — and it’s hiding in the soil of conflict zones.”
AUB professor Nadine Panayot delivers a lecture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, standing at a podium in a wood-paneled auditorium. A large screen behind her displays slides about digital heritage and archaeological reconstruction projects. A full audience sits facing the stage, listening attentively.
Event poster from the American University of Beirut featuring two women standing outdoors together, smiling, with one wearing a red scarf. The poster promotes Come with Me from Lebanon: A Conversation with Ann Kerr and Kim Ghattas. It describes a cross-generational discussion about Lebanon, AUB, friendship, war, and shared stories. The event takes place Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:30 pm at Bathish Auditorium, West Hall, AUB, and will also be livestreamed on AUB’s YouTube channel.
Screenshot of an NPR/WNYC article titled “In Beirut, Lebanon's cats of war find peace on university campus.” Below the headline is a photo of a fluffy cat lying stretched out on a stone ledge in the foreground, while a few students walk across a sunny campus in the blurred background.
Graphic titled “Meet Maria” listing achievements: earned the title of UN Youth Voice 2025 at the UN House and winner of the UN80 Youth Voices Competition; represented Lebanon in fully funded Erasmus trainings and exchanges in Poland, Belgium, Romania, and Italy; advocated for youth empowerment on national TV and radio; completed the PwC Elevate Program (Class of 2024) and named a United Nations Academic Impact Student Fellow (Class of 2024); gained research and professional experience through internships and volunteering; balances academics with a black belt in Taekwondo and over 10 years of piano training at the Lebanese National Conservatory.
Promotional graphic inviting viewers to join a conversation at SXSW. The image features an illustrated green virus with an angry expression surrounded by blue-and-white pills, symbolizing antimicrobial resistance. Text reads Conflict Contagion: The New AMR Threat. A circular headshot of Dr. Antoine Abou Fayad from the American University of Beirut appears at the top. SXSW branding is shown at the bottom with event details March 12–18, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled When Democracy Falls Short: What We Can Learn from Lebanon and Tunisia. The image lists the date Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 am ET, with an RSVP deadline of February 9, 2026. Headshots appear for the moderator, Roupen Avsharian, Middle Eastern studies expert, and speakers Dr. Sharan Grewal, Dr. Ohannes Geukjian, and Dr. Tania Haddad. Logos for the American University of Beirut, the Global Engagement Initiative, the Department of Political Studies and Public Administration, and the School of Public Affairs are shown at the bottom.
A researcher wearing a mask, gloves, and lab gown holds a test tube in a laboratory setting, with a stylized DNA double helix in the background. Graphic text highlights AUB at Work and a feature on developing a device to improve global cancer screening.
Event graphic titled When democracy falls short: what we can learn from Lebanon and Tunisia. Save the date for a webinar on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 am ET. Two speaker headshots appear below: Dr. Sharan Grewal, Assistant Professor of Government at American University, and Dr. Ohannes Geukjian, Associate Professor of Politics at the American University of Beirut. Logos for the American University of Beirut, the Global Engagement Initiative, the Department of Political Studies and Public Administration, and the American University School of Public Affairs appear at the bottom.
A researcher wearing a white lab coat and pink gloves holds a breast tissue model and points to it with a pen while medical scans rest on a clipboard below; graphic text promotes AUB at Work January 2026 and new research into metastatic breast cancer by the American University of Beirut.
Portrait of Najla Sadek standing outdoors on campus, wearing glasses and a patterned top, with a small microphone clipped at her collar. The graphic reads Najla Sadek and MSFEA Trailblazer, with the American University of Beirut logo at the bottom.
Portrait of Nooralhuda Saleh with shoulder-length dark hair against a neutral background. The graphic reads Alumni in the News and Nooralhuda Saleh (BE Civil Engineering ’17), with the American University of Beirut logo at the bottom.
Close-up of a premature newborn’s foot inside a neonatal incubator, surrounded by soft medical lighting and tubing, illustrating how crisis conditions affect preterm birth.
Student Spotlight graphic featuring Maria Saad, a BS Industrial Engineering student at AUB Mediterraneo, smiling in a portrait against a light background, with her name and degree displayed.
Collage of contemporary art installations displayed throughout hospital interiors, including audio pieces, wall-mounted artworks, and immersive installations, with text reading Reclaiming Hospitals and prompting readers to learn more in The MainGate, branded with the American University of Beirut logo.
Promotional graphic inviting viewers to join the conversation at SXSW, featuring a portrait of Antoine Abou Fayad, PhD, with SXSW branding and text noting SXSW 2026, March 12–18, in Austin, Texas, alongside American University of Beirut affiliation.
Student Spotlight graphic featuring a portrait of Chris El Daccache standing in front of greenery, with text reading Student Spotlight, Chris El Daccache, and BBA Business Administration.
A promotional graphic featuring Elie Akl standing outdoors in front of leafy greenery, wearing a blue suit and tie and holding a white cloth. Below the photo, text reads: “Ten Years of Influence: Elie Akl’s Global Research Legacy,” along with a “Read the Full Story” button. The American University of Beirut seal appears in the bottom right corner.
A blog graphic from the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Institute featuring an illustration of two overlapping human profiles—one in warm red and orange tones, the other in cool blue and green tones. A maroon label reads “Intern’s Blog.” At the bottom, the title appears: “Healing Beyond the Table: The Role of Trauma and Gender in Mediation,” authored by Sam Chaaban.
Promotional graphic announcing the American University of Beirut’s participation in SXSW 2026. The top section displays the text Join Our Conversation at SXSW with a maroon diagonal banner labeled American University of Beirut. Below is a black silhouette of a person with green horizontal lines across the lower half. The bottom section features the SXSW logo and event details: 2026, March 12–18, Austin, TX.
Mireille Guirguis, a psychology student at AUB Mediterraneo, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of a modern stone and red building. A maroon banner at the top reads Student Spotlight and a yellow ribbon says AUB Mediterraneo. Her name and major appear at the bottom: Mireille Guirguis – BS Psychology.
"Graphic showing wooden letter blocks spelling the word ‘TRUST’ placed over a map of the Middle East. Below, a maroon banner reads ‘OP-ED’ and the title ‘Beyond Economic, Social, and Political Stability: Rebuilding Trust in the Middle East,’ authored by Simon Neaime. Logos of the American University of Beirut and the Global Engagement Initiative appear at the bottom."
Portrait of Reem Aridi standing outdoors on the AUB campus, smiling at the camera. She has long dark hair and is wearing a sleeveless white top. Behind her are students and the modern facade of a campus building. At the top, a maroon banner reads “Student Spotlight,” and at the bottom, text reads “Reem Aridi – BBA Business Administration.”
A promotional graphic featuring ancient glass artifacts displayed in museum cases. The text reads: “HERITAGE DNA — Resilience at the American University of Beirut Archaeological Museum.” Event details below state: “Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 11:00–12:00 PM ET — The Metropolitan Museum of Art.” Logos of the American University of Beirut and The Met are displayed at the bottom.
A construction worker wearing a bright yellow shirt and red gloves places a concrete block labeled “BUILD” on top of another block labeled “RE,” forming the word “REBUILD.” Below the image, text reads: “OP-ED — Rebuilding the State from Below: How Civil Society Restores Governance in Fragile Arab States — Authored by Tania N. Haddad.” The American University of Beirut logo and Global Engagement Initiative branding appear at the bottom.