RHU held its annual faculty and staff meeting today, where RHU President Dr. Said Ladki addressed the community with a powerful and forward-looking message.

Dr. Ladki began by honoring the dedication and resilience of the RHU community throughout the past academic year. He highlighted how the University successfully navigated the challenges of 2024–2025, secured ABET reaccreditation while advancing NECHE preparations, and achieved a global milestone by being included in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), where RHU ranked 36th worldwide in Student Support and Engagement.

He also praised RHU’s progress in curriculum development, noting that the University is actively preparing the official licenses for new programs in Nutrition, Nursing, Hospitality & Tourism, and Artificial Intelligence to be submitted to the Ministry of Higher Education. At the same time, he commended the University’s efforts to integrate AI, digital literacy, and top workforce skills into the curriculum. Dr. Ladki recognized the colleges for embedding artificial intelligence across all disciplines and aligning degree programs with professional certification standards, a move he described as a “career differentiator” that strengthens graduates’ employability and future-readiness.

Among other accomplishments, Dr. Ladki celebrated the launch of the Nazik Rafik Hariri Distinguished Lecture Series, the establishment of the University Partnership Office and the Board of International Advisors, major upgrades to RHU’s labs and IT infrastructure, and the success of numerous campus events and outreach initiatives.

During the meeting, faculty and staff members who received promotions were recognized and applauded, alongside committees whose tireless work brought RHU to new heights in accreditation, rankings, and anniversary celebrations.

Looking ahead, Dr. Ladki emphasized the University’s ambitious goals of doubling enrollment over the next five years, strengthening research and interdisciplinary collaboration, and expanding RHU’s visibility through outreach and partnerships. He also addressed the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education, calling on RHU to embrace it as a tool for creativity, problem-solving, and innovation, while upholding ethical standards and preserving the vital human connection between faculty and students.

In closing, Dr. Ladki reaffirmed his vision for RHU’s future: “At RHU, we rise by lifting each other, and we move forward with purpose. Let’s not just meet the moment—let’s reinvent it. Together, we will turn dreams into reality.”