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At a gala dinner in Beirut on October 31, with Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora in attendance, Lebanese American University (LAU) launched the first comprehensive public fundraising campaign in its long history. The university conceived of the campaign, known as 'The Legacy and the Promise,' as part of its five-year strategic plan, which was developed under the leadership of LAU's president Dr. Joseph Jabbra. The campaign seeks to raise $65m to enhance three areas of the university: student support, focused primarily on financial aid and merit scholarships; academic support, which will encourage professional development and establish endowed chairs; and facilities development, aimed at campus expansion and the improvement of existing facilities. LAU begins this public phase of the campaign after having successfully... [read full story]
