The official ceremony marking the inauguration of the 15th president of AUB on May 4 was all about embracing a liberal education, freedom of thought, and tolerance—the University’s recipe for living life more abundantly.
The inauguration ceremony of President Peter F. Dorman, merging tradition with forward thinking, was the first inauguration ceremony held at the University in 25 years. It also proved to be a forum for celebrating both AUB’s legacy and impact on liberal arts education in the Middle East, while simultaneously setting the stage for some exciting developments in academic scholarship through the empowerment of research, enhancing student diversity through financial aid and international recruitment, and promoting a dynamic work culture to allow for greater interaction with Lebanese society.
“As we acknowledge the past—both distant and recent—we resolutely look ahead to the future, pursuing what we believe to be AUB’s destiny and its mission—to be a beacon of higher education that lights the way for the leaders of Lebanon and the region,” said Dorman in his inaugural speech.