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MEPI TLS Program Holds a Town Hall Meeting

On January 14, 2025, the Tomorrow’s Leaders Gender Scholars (TLS) program held its Town Hall on Byblos campus. The event featured discussions on gender advocacy, leadership, and academic achievements. Dr. Lina Kreidie, TLS Academic Director, opened the session, followed by presentations on gender mainstreaming by Dr. Jennifer Skulte-Ouaiss and an overview of the Arab Institute for Women by Ms. Myriam Sfeir. TLS alumnus, Mr. Hasan Diab, shared his experience publishing a policy paper in Al-Raida. The program also included success stories, as well as an introduction to the TLS Alumni Advisory Board by Ms. Assma Awkal. Afternoon sessions featured debates and a Qatar debate-style workshop led by Dr. Reine Azzi.

Special Issue of Al-Raida, Vol. 48, 2024 Released

Ten promising scholars from our Tomorrow’s Leaders Gender Scholars program got their research papers published in this prestigious journal, Al-Raida, by The Arab Institute for Women.
 
“In the face of global backlash to gender rights, we at LAU are proud to announce that we are producing a new generation of change-makers: interdisciplinary leaders who are empowered and well-equipped to make the necessary changes for a better tomorrow. They represent the new generation of Inclusive Leaders!” said Ms. Dina AbdulRahman, Executive Director of MEPI-TL.

New Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholars Welcomed at LAU

A total of 62 new scholars from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, the West Bank/Gaza and Yemen have settled into the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative Tomorrow’s Leaders Program (MEPI-TL) at LAU. Comprising undergraduates (TLU), graduates (TLG) and gender scholars (TLS), the new cohort was introduced to the specific requirements of the scholarship and the means of supporting them to maximize their university experience.

MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders TLU and TLG Programs Held Their Fifth and Final Retreat

MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders TLU and TLG programs held their fifth and final retreat, which included engaging sessions and valuable insights. The retreat featured thought-provoking sessions on “How do We Teach AI?” and an exploration of AI as a mirror. Additionally, the concept of Listening 4.0 and MTI Sloan’s Thinking Systematically Framework added depth to the discussions. Participants also benefited from sessions on conflict resolution, systems thinking, and an interesting case study on OpenAI as an Adaptive Leadership case. In the end, participants received certificates of participation, in recognition of their active involvement.

MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Retreat IV: Exploring Beliefs & Encouraging Self-Reflection

MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders TLU and TLG programs held their fourth retreats, which included both informative and reflective workshops and activities. Led by experienced facilitators from Harvard University, the retreats aimed to encourage self-reflection and explore the impact of core beliefs on personal well-being. The schedule included sessions on case analysis, reflection exercises, and plenary discussions. The retreats concluded with a focus on repair, laying the past to rest, non-defensive defenses, and anchors. Overall, the retreats provided TLU and TLG students with an enriching experience, deepening their understanding, and strengthening their connections with each other.

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