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Beirut Arab University Welcomes New Academic Year with Determination and Resilience

14 September 2026

The new academic year has started across all campuses of Beirut Arab University including Beirut, Debbieh, Tripoli, and Bekaa amid a vibrant academic atmosphere, as students return to their classrooms and academic programs and activities resume for the new year."

Looking ahead with clear vision and determination, Beirut Arab University continues to accelerate its efforts in renewable energy and sustainability. The university is focusing its research on pressing human and societal needs to deliver practical solutions that benefit the community, while further strengthening its civic engagement and expanding initiatives designed to support the surrounding society.

University President Professor Wael Nabil Abdel Salam welcomed the BAU community, addressing new students who are taking their first steps in their higher education journey. He emphasized that embarking on university life requires ambition and courage, noting that the university takes immense pride in welcoming them to the BAU family. Addressing the broader student body, he expressed that their resilience in the face of challenges serves as an inspiration to the entire academic community, calling on everyone to launch the new year with hope, compassion, and unity toward a year filled with learning, achievement, and service.

Reflecting on the nation's difficult circumstances marked by war, anxiety, and instability, Professor Abdel Salam acknowledged the profound challenges faced by all. He highlighted that overcoming such adversity demands steadfastness, confidence, and faith in recovery, values that have driven the institution to persevere through every hardship.

Concluding his message, Professor Abdel Salam extended his deep appreciation to the faculty and administrative staff for their dedication in maintaining institutional stability and ensuring the continuity of the university’s mission during turbulent times, reaffirming that Beirut Arab University will remain an active and steadfast partner to its community.