Public Lecture on the Manuscript Heritage of Our Lady of Balamand

Public Lecture on the Manuscript Heritage of Our Lady of Balamand
On the occasion of the feast of Saint- Joseph of Damascus, the patron saint of the Saint- Joseph of Damascus Center for Manuscripts' Conservation and Restoration at the Patriarchal Monastery of Our Lady of Balamand, Professor Marlène Kanaan delivered a distinguished public lecture entitled The Treasury of Manuscript Heritage at the Monastery of Our Lady of Balamand.
Dr. Elias El Halabi Participates in NCCMR Symposium in Cairo

Dr. Elias El Halabi Participates in NCCMR Symposium in Cairo
Dr. Elias El Halabi, Director of the Christian-Muslim Studies Center at the University of Balamand (UOB), participated in the Network of Centers for Christian-Muslim Relations (NCCMR) Symposium, held in Cairo, Egypt, on 6–7 July 2026.
UOB Hosts Youth Consultation Session on the National Anti-Corruption Strategy

UOB Hosts Youth Consultation Session on the National Anti-Corruption Strategy
The Department of Political Science and International Affairs (PSIA) at the University of Balamand (UOB) hosted a youth consultation session on June 30, 2026, in collaboration with the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR).
Dr. Dima Issa Appointed to the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS-L)

Dr. Dima Issa Appointed to the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS-L)
The University of Balamand congratulates Dr. Dima Issa, Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the Mass Media and Communication Department at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, on her appointment as a member of the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS-L), as approved by the Lebanese Council of Ministers.
Dr. Elias Halabi Presents Paper at International Conference in Greece

Dr. Elias Halabi Presents Paper at International Conference in Greece
Dr. Elias Halabi, Director of the Christian Muslim Studies Center at the University of Balamand (UOB), participated in the International Conference “Christians in the Middle East: Challenges and Prospects,” organized by the MA Program “Religion, Geopolitics and International Security” at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 15–16 May 2026.
Book Signing of “Coexistence and Solidarity in Times of War” at UOB

Book Signing of “Coexistence and Solidarity in Times of War” at UOB
On May 12, 2026, the University of Balamand (UOB) organized a book signing ceremony for the book titled “Coexistence and Solidarity in Times of War: The Dynamics of Rapprochement and Nonviolence in Lebanon During the Civil War (1975–1990)”, edited by Dr. Souad Slim and Dr. Assaad Kattan.
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