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Causes: Education, Universities
Mission: Aub is an institution of higher learning founded to provide excellence in education, to participate in the advancement of knowledge through research, and to serve the people of the middle east and beyond. Chartered in new york state in 1863, the (continued on schedule o) university bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the american liberal arts model of higher education. The university believes deeply in and encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to foster tolerance and respect for diversity and dialogue. Graduates will be individuals committed to creative and critical thinking, life long learning, personal integrity and civic responsibility, and leadership.
Programs: The university operates six faculties in beirut, lebanon, serving approximately 8,800 students. The university also provides faculty and support through its extension and research programs.
the university operates an approximately 400 bed teaching hospital, clinics, and other out-patient facilities and research laboratories.
the university provides supplemental programs of housing for students, faculty and staff including food services, parking and a farm in support of its activities.