Antonine University (UA)

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A heartfelt message from Ms. Mireille Hayek, Founder of Em Sherif and a distinguished figure in the hospitality and culinary world, to UA’s Class of 2026.

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الأب الرئيس ميشال السغبيني: أيُّها الخِرّيجاتُ والخِرّيجونَ، إنّ البِذْرةَ الطَّيِّبةَ لا تَخْشى الرِّياحَ، والتَعليمَ الذي نِلْتُمُوهُ في الجامِعةِ الأنطونيّةِ لم يَكُنْ يَومًا تَلقينًا جامِدًا، بل كانَ تَسليحًا بالقِيَمِ، بالمُرونَةِ الفِكريَّةِ، وبالمُواطَنَةِ العالَمِيّةْ. لَقَدْ تَعلَّمْنا مَعًا كيفَ نُحَوِّلُ التَحَدِّياتِ إلى فُرَصٍ، وكيفَ نَجعَلُ الأزَماتِ وَقودًا للابتِكارْ. واليَومَ، نَطِيرُ بِكُمْ بُذورًا صالِحةً، واثِقِينَ بأنَّكُم أينَما حَلَلْتُم، سَتَترُكونَ بَصْمةً منَ التَّمَيُّزِ والمِهْنِيّةِ والأخلاقِ، عابِرينَ كلَّ الحُدودِ التَقليدِيَّة.

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Graduates' Speech: Before we became graduates, we became resilient.
We broke every limit we thought we had.
Because yes, we are graduating after months of war. Would you believe that?
So where’s the limit now?
Maybe the reason we were challenged so much was because we were meant to grow beyond limits.

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We’re thrilled to announce that Ms. Mireille Hayek, Founder of Em Sherif and a distinguished figure in the hospitality and culinary world, will be the Guest of Honor at the Commencement Ceremony for the #UA_Classof2026!

Through vision, perseverance, and a strong sense of identity, Ms. Hayek has built a journey that reflects creativity, leadership, and the power of turning passion into lasting impact.

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Bridging research, pedagogy, and international collaboration 🌍

Ms. Rita Jabbour, part-time instructor and researcher at the L3S of UA’s Faculty of Sport Sciences, recently completed an Erasmus+ training mobility at Université Marie et Louis Pasteur (UMLP) in Besançon, France.

As part of her PhD co-supervision between UA and UMLP, Ms. Jabbour explored research and teaching perspectives related to co-education in Physical Education, while engaging with academic teams, students, and specialists in the field.

This mobility reflects UA’s continued commitment to international collaboration and research that responds to real educational challenges.

Read the full news on https://t.co/Rad9pgmA4E

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Shaping the future of higher education through dialogue and collaboration 🌍

Antonine University participated in the FUCE Annual Conference 2026 and General Assembly in Zagreb, Croatia, joining Catholic university leaders from across Europe, Lebanon, and Ukraine to reflect on the future of higher education in a rapidly changing world.

Representing UA, Rector Fr. Michel Saghbiny and Vice Rector for Cooperation and Internationalization Prof. Rony Darazi contributed to discussions on sustainability, digital transformation, academic cooperation, and the evolving mission of Catholic universities.

On the sidelines of the conference, UA also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Catholic University of Croatia, further strengthening its international partnerships.

Read the full news on: https://t.co/tAU0gQCTjd

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As part of Antonine University’s (UA) ongoing commitment to international academic exchange, Dr. Tania Abdallah, Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Human Resource Management at the Antonine School of Business (ASB), recently completed a teaching mobility at Université Catholique de Lille (UCLille), France, supported by the Erasmus+ programme funded by the European Union.

During her visit, Dr. Abdallah engaged with a dynamic and diverse group of international master’s students, delivering two enriching courses in Human Resource Management and Change Management at the Faculty of Management, Economics & Sciences (FGES).

This valuable experience reflects UA’s continued dedication to academic excellence, international collaboration, and global engagement.

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As Eid Al-Adha begins, Antonine University extends its warmest wishes to all those celebrating.

Marked by faith, sacrifice, and generosity, this occasion invites reflection on what we carry for one another, especially in times that ask for patience, solidarity, and care.

May this Eid bring peace to your homes, comfort to your families, and moments of quiet reassurance in the days ahead.

Eid Mubarak.

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Pentecost came to people who were afraid, exhausted, and unsure of what came next.

And still, something reached them. Something gathered them again, gave them courage again, and sent them back into the world differently.
Perhaps every generation recognizes something of itself there.

Blessed Pentecost.

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Dr Joseph Asmar, Maître de conférences à la Faculté d’ingénierie et de technologie de l’Université Antonine (UA), a achevé avec succès une mission de mobilité d’enseignement d’une semaine à JUNIA, en France, réalisée dans le cadre des partenariats internationaux de l’UA et soutenue par le programme Erasmus+ de l’Union européenne.

Au-delà des enseignements dispensés, cette mobilité a permis des échanges approfondis sur les pratiques pédagogiques dans les domaines de l’ingénierie, ainsi que sur les perspectives de collaboration en matière de recherche et de formation.

Plusieurs réunions de travail, visites d’infrastructures et rencontres avec les équipes académiques et administratives de JUNIA ont été organisées. Ces activités ont permis d’identifier des opportunités concrètes de projets conjoints, notamment dans les domaines de l’ingénierie, de l’innovation et du renforcement des partenariats institutionnels.

Elles contribueront ainsi à enrichir la mobilité internationale des étudiants et des enseignants de l’UA, tout en consolidant la coopération académique et institutionnelle entre les deux universités.

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Antonine University celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of the Seeds and the 30th anniversary of its foundation, in a moment marked by prayer, reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to its educational and human mission.

“The value of peace cannot justify violence and killing,” affirmed UA Rector Fr. Michel Saghbiny.

“We are here to listen, grow, and walk together,” reflected Rev. Abbot Joseph Bou Raad.

The celebration gathered the University community around values of truth, openness, responsibility, solidarity, and hope, while reaffirming UA’s enduring role in serving both society and future generations.

Read the full news on https://t.co/42LddG5aFO

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For 30 years, Antonine University has carried a mission rooted in knowledge, faith, and service.

On the Feast of Our Lady of the Seeds, Patroness of the University, we celebrate a journey shaped by generations of students, faculty members, staff, alumni, partners, and friends who continue to nurture this community with purpose and hope.

May this occasion remain a moment of gratitude for the past, strength for the present, and blessing for the years to come.

Happy Feast of Our Lady of the Seeds!

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On Ascension Day, we reflect on a message of hope, renewal, and faith lifted beyond earthly bounds. This sacred occasion reminds us to look upward with trust, move forward with purpose, and remain anchored in the values that unite our community.

Antonine University wishes its community a blessed Ascension Day.

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Jean Paul Hamalaya, étudiant à la Faculté des sciences du sport de l’Université Antonine (UA), effectue actuellement une mobilité d’études internationale à l’École Supérieure de Sport de Rio Maior de l’Institut Polytechnique de Santarém (IPS), au Portugal.

Cette mobilité, mise en place dans le cadre des partenariats internationaux de l’UA et soutenue par le programme Erasmus+ de l’Union européenne, s’inscrit dans la dynamique d’internationalisation des programmes de formation. Elle vise également à renforcer les compétences internationales et interculturelles des étudiants de l’UA, afin de mieux les préparer à intégrer les marchés de l’emploi, tant au niveau national qu’international.

À travers ce type d’expérience, l’Université Antonine continue de promouvoir la mobilité étudiante et de favoriser des parcours académiques enrichissants, fondés sur l’échange, l’ouverture et la découverte de nouveaux contextes d’apprentissage.

L’Université souhaite à Jean Paul plein succès dans cette expérience internationale.

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Join us in welcoming Dr. Roula Douglas, newly appointed Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication at Antonine University!

With a distinguished profile bridging academia, research, and journalism, Dr. Douglas brings a vision and experience that will contribute to shaping the future of communication studies at UA and strengthening the Faculty’s role in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

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Work takes many forms at UA.

Across classrooms, offices, labs, and campus services, student jobs are part of the experiences: from administrative support to academic assistance and operational roles.

Through these roles, students learn by doing, contributing, and growing.

This Labor Day, we celebrate every effort that shapes experience into purpose, and every role that helps build the professionals of tomorrow.

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A renewed mark of excellence!

Antonine University proudly celebrates the renewal of the Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy accreditation by World Physiotherapy for the next five years. This distinction reflects a rigorous international evaluation of the program’s curriculum, faculty, clinical training, and outcomes—confirming its alignment with the highest professional standards.

Beyond recognition, this milestone affirms a deeper commitment: preparing future practitioners whose training directly impacts patient care, grounded in quality, responsibility, and ethical practice.

Congratulations to the Department of Physical Therapy, its leadership, faculty, staff, and students for this collective achievement.

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في زمنٍ تُختبر فيه القيم وتُعاد مساءلتها، وجّه رئيس الجامعة الأنطونيّة، الأب ميشال السغبيني، رسالةً مفتوحةً إلى الأسرة الجامعيّة، وإلى كلّ مقرّبٍ منها.

وبينما تخفت أصداء القصف حينًا وتبقى الجراح حيّة، تأتي كلماته لتضيء ما لا يسقط مع السقوط: الأخوّة، والمسؤوليّة، والحوار، والإيمان بأنّ الجامعة لم توجَد لتلوذ بالعالم أو تنأى عنه، بل لتكون شريكة فيه وفاعلة في مسيرته.

ندعوكم لقراءة هذه الرسالة، لمشاركتها، وربما لتركها تلامس شيئًا في داخلكم.
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In a time when values are being put to the test, the Rector of Antonine University, Fr. Michel Saghbiny, has addressed an open letter to the University community, as well as to all those who are close to it.

As the bombings subside intermittently yet the wounds remain, Fr. Saghbiny invites us to reflect on what endures when all else gives way: fraternity, responsibility, dialogue, and the conviction that the University does not exist to seek refuge from the world, but to take part in it.

We invite you to read this letter, to share it, and perhaps to let it resonate within you.

Read the full letter here: https://t.co/Xg6sftthqP.

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From research to PhD pathways: new opportunities are taking shape!

Antonine University signs a research track agreement with JUNIA, the French Graduate School of Science and Engineering, enabling students to engage in international research and pursue co-supervised doctoral programs.

Read the full news on https://t.co/VgWxyI73OJ

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“He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:6)

Happy Easter.

And yet, something refuses to end here:
Not a denial of what has been lived, but a response to it. In a time that continues to test our country, Easter does not erase hardship, it speaks of a life that persists beyond it.

May this day bring light that does not fade, and a hope that holds; even now.

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