Rafik Hariri University (RHU) held its Fall 2026 Annual Faculty and Staff Meeting to celebrate institutional achievements, reaffirm strategic priorities, and recognize faculty and staff contributions.
Addressing the RHU community, President Dr. Said Ladki commended the university’s resilience and collective efforts over two challenging years marked by regional conflict. He highlighted key milestones, including RHU’s 36th-place global ranking in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), the successful reaccreditation of eligible engineering programs by ABET, expanded international partnerships, student achievements, and continued institutional development.
Looking ahead, Dr. Ladki outlined six strategic priorities focused on enrollment and student retention, academic excellence, financial sustainability, accreditation, student development, and innovation. He emphasized that student success, teamwork, and a shared commitment to RHU’s mission remain central to the university’s progress. He also conveyed the warm wishes and support of Board of Trustees Chairperson Ms. Nazik Rafik Hariri and the entire Board.
The meeting also recognized the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards, which celebrate excellence through a peer-driven process. The awards were presented by RHU President Dr. Said Ladki, in the presence of RHU Provost Dr. Mahmoud Halablab and Vice President for Administration and Finance Mr. Ibrahim Akkawi
The Outstanding Faculty Awards recognized Dr. Lara Abou Orm for Teaching, Dr. Mohamad Diab for Research, and Ms. Serene Srouji for Service. The Outstanding Staff Awards recognized Mr. Wassim Mallah for Student Contact and Mr. Ihsan Dimassi for Service.
RHU congratulates all award recipients and thanks its faculty and staff for their continued dedication, collaboration, and contributions to the university’s mission and student success. Together, the RHU community moves.
