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USJ Advances Academic Cooperation with Leading French Institutions
Prof. François Boëdec, SJ, Rector of Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) and Vice-Rector for International Relations Prof. Carla Eddé visited Paris from May 25 to 29, 2026, to meet with French academic partners and explore new opportunities in education and research.
The visit included meetings with longstanding academic partners and leading French institutions, including The National Academy of Medicine, Collège de France, INALCO, Catholic University of Paris, Sorbonne Nouvelle, Sorbonne University, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Paris-Saclay University, Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL), and France’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space.
Prof. Boëdec shared USJ’s strategic priorities, innovative projects, and recent achievements, including the unconditional renewal of its ACQUIN accreditation. He highlighted the University’s ability to advance major initiatives, fulfill its mission, and strengthen its international standing despite Lebanon’s ongoing challenges. The discussions reinforced existing partnerships and opened new avenues for cooperation.
The visit also gave USJ’s French partners an opportunity to meet the University’s new Rector and reaffirm their shared commitment to higher education and research, grounded in mutual trust and ongoing dialogue.
