University Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (FIA) School of Engineering of Beirut (ESIB) usj.edu.lb/fia secretariat.esib@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 316/7/8

The University Diploma in Artificial Intelligence at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ), offered by the School of Engineering of Beirut (ESIB) in collaboration with the Center for Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (CINIA), is designed for professionals and graduates from all disciplines who wish to understand, apply, and integrate AI technologies into their field of expertise. Combining practical learning with expert-led instruction, the program covers key topics such as Generative AI, AI in Industry, AI Ethics, Cloud AI, and Machine Learning applications. Delivered fully online through flexible evening sessions, the diploma enables participants from sectors including education, healthcare, business, law, finance, engineering, and the social sciences to explore how AI can enhance innovation, creativity, decision-making, and learning experiences. The program empowers participants to confidently navigate the digital transformation shaping today’s professional and educational environments. Step into the future — AI for everyone.

To Register: https://enquetes.usj.edu.lb/index.php/573136

Master in Cinema Institute of Theater, Audiovisual and Cinematic Studies usj.edu.lb/iesav iesav@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 530

The Master in Cinema at IESAV combines creative practice with research, giving students the opportunity to deepen their cinematic approach while engaging in an in-depth reflection on creative processes and contemporary issues shaping cinema and the arts today. Spanning four semesters and totaling 120 credits, the program builds on the foundations of undergraduate studies and prepares students for careers in screenwriting, directing, film criticism, research, teaching, and the management of cultural institutions and festivals.

The program is distinguished by its strong international outlook, with partnerships with more than 50 universities and exchange opportunities at over 20 institutions worldwide, particularly through international networks such as CILECT. At the heart of the curriculum is the development of each student’s personal creative voice, supported through close academic and professional mentorship tailored to individual projects.

The program also serves as a space for dynamic and internationally engaged cinematic research, driven by collaborative projects and highlighted through the journal Regards. Students benefit from comprehensive technical and logistical resources, providing them with a professional environment that encourages experimentation, production, and the realization of their projects, whether in the form of a research thesis or a short- or medium-length film.

At USJ, Excellence Celebrated as an Act of Hope

On May 6, 2026, the Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) held the Ceremony for beneficiaries of the Rector's Special Magis Scholarship, and for the certificates from the "USJ Academy Certified Training Sessions Program." These sessions were led by the Student Information and Orientation Office (SIO) and Career and Placement Office (SIP), with the support of the "Haddad Foundation" through the USJ Foundation. The ceremony took place at the Campus of Sciences and Technologies (CST) - Jean Ducruet, S.J.’s Amphitheater, Mar Roukos,

Bringing together 65 students from 20 partner institutions, their families, and several academic officials, the event honored merit, perseverance, and hope.

In her opening remarks, Mrs. Jana Aouad, Director of the Student Information and Orientation Office (SIO), emphasized the importance of continuing to promote education and excellence despite current challenges. Prof. François Boëdec SJ, Rector of USJ, restated that the university remains a place of support and trust for young people, while reflecting on the meaning of the term "Magis", a call to always strive for "better" in learning, commitment, and service to others.

Rev. Fr. Antoine-Pierre Nakad, Superior of Collège Saint-Joseph Antoura, praised the relationship of trust between the partner schools and USJ, noting that this scholarship represents an important encouragement for the country's future leaders. For his part, Mr. Philippe Bidet, Principal of the Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun, stressed the essential role of academic orientation in shaping young people's futures.

Speaking on behalf of the scholarship beneficiaries, Christopher Amine described the Magis Scholarship as a genuine opportunity for personal and academic transformation. He also highlighted the importance of the courses taken through the USJ Academy, particularly in Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Decision Making.

Finally, Ms. Hala Samaha, representing the "Haddad Foundation," reaffirmed the foundation's commitment to education and to a generation of young people capable of turning challenges into opportunities. Thanks to the support of the USJ Foundation, students were able to benefit from supplementary trainings tailored to the demands of the contemporary world.

In a country navigating difficult times, this ceremony stands as a message of hope: a brilliant generation of young people, supported by committed educational institutions and driven by a collective determination to succeed. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates in an atmosphere full of pride, gratitude, and faith in the future.

The SIO in Ivory Coast: When Orientation Becomes a Bridge Between Generations and Borders

From May 11 to 14, the Student Information and Orientation Office of Saint Joseph University of Beirut carried out a mission in Ivory Coast, driven by a deep conviction: university orientation is not limited to choosing a field of study or a career, but it is, above all, about accompanying young people in building their future while preserving their identity, their roots, and their sense of belonging.

Through this visit to Abidjan, the goal was twofold: to offer students and their families clear, personalized information on university pathways, and to strengthen the living bond between Lebanese diaspora and their homeland. In a world where geographical distances can sometimes separate generations from their origins, this encounter served as a reminder that education can become a true cultural and human bridge.

The exchanges with students revealed rich and diverse aspirations: some dream of medicine, engineering, law, or communications; others are looking above all for a university environment capable of offering them a solid education, human values, and international openness. Through presentations and meetings organized by the SIO and the USJ-CI team, students were able to ask their questions, express their concerns, and discover future prospects suited to their ambitions.

School principals, USJ alumni and friends, had the opportunity to meet the Rector of Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Prof. François Boëdec SJ, during a friendly gathering organized on the premises of USJ-CI.

For many young Lebanese living abroad, pursuing studies in Lebanon can become an experience that deepens their attachment to their family history, their language, and their culture.

The Student Information and Orientation Office deeply thanks USJ Vice President for International Relations, the USJ-CI team, the partner schools, the students and their families for their warm welcome and trust. Every exchange emphasized the importance of going out to meet young people wherever they live, in order to guide them in their choices and remind them that they remain deeply connected to their country of origin.

Visits and Presentations Organized in Ivory Coast

• Lycée Blaise Pascal Abidjan
• Lycée Al Ghadir - Abidjan
• Institut Libanais d’Enseignement
• Lycée Al-Ghadir - Marcory - Zone 4
• École Libanaise en Côte d’Ivoire

Sabina Abou Malham: A Champion’s Story! Faculty of Nursing Science (FSI) usj.edu.lb/fsi fsi@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 240

After 13 remarkable years as a faculty member at the USJ School of Midwifery, Sabina Abou Malham went on to shine in Quebec.

Currently a professor-researcher at the University of Sherbrooke and at the University Institute of Primary Care in Health and Social Services (IUPLSSS), Sabina is leading a project on the Integration of teleconsultations in nursing practice during the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec: the experience of frontline nurses. The “From Practice to Governance of Health and Social Services” axis fund - 2020-2021 competition, was awarded to Sabina Abou Malham, who will serve as main researcher for this project. In addition to this project, Sabina Abou Malham co-led the implementation of a multi-country study (52 countries worldwide) in the Arab States, the "Global Maternal Sepsis Study (GLOSS)" in Lebanon in 2018.

In July 2019, she was commissioned by the WHO Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research in Geneva, as a research consultant, to develop a review of pre-implementation considerations for self-care interventions in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in seven countries, to inform WHO guidelines.

Throughout her career at the USJ School of Midwifery, Sabina spearheaded the establishment of the University Diploma in Obstetrical Mechanics and Techniques and the Master's in Advanced Obstetrical Practice. She also introduced neonatal resuscitation for midwives in Lebanon and the partograph in maternity wards.

Sabina Abou Malham holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science and a French State Diploma in Nursing Science from the Faculty of Nursing Science (FSI, 1987). She subsequently obtained her Bachelor in Midwifery from the USJ School of Midwifery in 1988, which she followed with a Masters in Nursing Science (2000) and a Research Masters in Nursing Science (2005). Sabina also holds a doctorate in Public Health - Healthcare Management from the Université de Montréal (2014). She additionally received training on the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for reproductive health in emergency situations from the UNFPA Regional Office for Arab States. Finally, Sabina has more than 17 publications to her name.

Article taken from the website: Alumni USJ

The SIO team and the USJ Rector during the Ceremony for beneficiaries of the Rector's Special Magis Scholarship, and for the certificates from the "USJ Academy Certified Training Sessions Program."

From left to right: Georgette Birak | Hanane Bou Doumit | Omar Chehab| Jana Aouad | Prof. François Boëdec SJ | Farah Eid | Aline Nassr |Jessica Karam | Dalal El Kik

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