Front Page Magazine of February 2 reported that Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, the Saudi Arabian royal billionaire, “has become a major player in Saudi Arabia’s propaganda campaign, which is aimed at providing it’s archaic, Wahabbi-funding regime with a humane face.” In an expensive (approximately $295K) full-page advertisement published in the Wall Street Journal, Alwaleed Bin Talal stated: “We are dedicated to build a bridge of communication between East and West to achieve a comprehensive tolerance beyond geographical boundaries.” The paper said that among the American research centers which he founded for this purpose is at the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://frontpagemag.com/2011/02/02/saudi-billionaire-buys-pieces-of-america-2/

Voice of America of February 3 reported that Lebanon’s economy is likely to remain unaffected with the formation of a new government. AUB professor Samir Makdisi said that Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati “is a moderate in both his economic and political thinking.”
Full article available at:
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/Lebanons-Economic-Path-Likely-to-Remain-Unchanged-in-New-Government-115192409.html

Portland Tribune of February 3 published an article reflecting on ten years of coverage of big and little sports. Among the sad stories it encountered was that of Blazer guard Steve Kerr, the son of Malcolm Kerr, president of American University of Beirut, who was assassinated by a terrorist group in Lebanon.
Full article available at:
http://portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=129668439476926900

KUAR of February 3 reported that Cory Ellis, an Arkansas graduate student, was trying to escape Cairo given the eruption of anti-regime protests. Ellis is planning to transfer to the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.kuar.org/kuarnews/13087-arkansas-grad-student-escapes-cairo-chaos.html

Inside Higher Ed of February 4 published an article commenting on the fact that many American students studying in Egypt did not want to leave the country despite the increasing violence during the anti-regime protests. The paper said that Lebanon witnessed periods of unrest from 2006 to 2008 that limited enrollments. Ahmad Dallal, provost of the American University of Beirut, said, “Uncertainty is simply a reality... We already communicate with the students, we already developed our own emergency programs that we communicate... Historically, [our campus] has been one of the safest areas. So this is what we tell the parents: 'We are hopeful that things will continue to be resolved politically. We don’t control the political situation, and we closely monitor it as quickly as we can.' ”
Full article available at:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/02/04/future_of_study_abroad_in_middle_east

Harvard Crimson of February 4 reported that Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, participated in a panel discussion at the Harvard Institute of Politics to discuss how the United States should approach the situation in Egypt.
Full article available at:
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2011/2/4/panelists-egypt-protests-people-harvard/

Minneapolis Star Tribune of February 4 published a political editorial arguing that the American presence and influence in the Middle East is diminishing. Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, said, “That the Egyptians are now at the forefront of the region's long-suppressed demand for democratization comes in spite of, not because of, the United States.”
Full article available at:
http://www.startribune.com/world/115244469.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUvDEhiaE3miUsZ

Pan Armenian of February 5 reported that German-Armenian biologist Garabed Antranikian has become President of Technical University Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH). Antranikian studied biology at the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/world/news/60867/GermanArmenian_biologist_becomes_TUHH_President

Asian Tribune of February 5 published a political editorial on the recent uprising in Egypt. Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, stated, “Egyptians are now at the head of the region's long-suppressed demand for democratization comes in spite of, not because of, the United States is the reality the Obama administration faced on Friday when Egyptians stormed the streets and opposition spokesman former International Atomic Energy Agency head Dr. ElBaradei declared that Mubarak should hand over power to a ‘Council’ echoed in the Obama administration for the change of stance.”
Full article available at:
http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2011/02/05/us-position-egyptian-transition-should-be-effective-lasting-and-legitimate-%E2%80%93-us-move

The Spokesman Review of February 5 published a political editorial commenting on the recent uprising in Egypt written by Raja Tanas who is a professor of sociology at Whitworth University, where he teaches courses on Islam and the Middle East. Tanas is an AUB alumnus.
Full article available at:
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/feb/05/many-factors-underlie-turbulence-in-egypt/

Salem News of February 6 published an article commenting on the recent uprising in Egypt. Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, said, “The process at hand now in Tunisia and Egypt will continue to ripple throughout the entire Arab world.”
Full article available at:
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/february052011/arab-fire-jw.php

One Point Radio of February 7 published the proceedings of a roundtable discussion on the spreading of protests in the Arab world. Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, was one of the guests on the show.
Full article available at:
http://www.onpointradio.org/2011/02/spreading-protests-arab

The Dartmouth of February 9 reported on a lecture given by Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, entitled, “Routine Turmoil or Historic Transformation? Understanding the Changes Underway around the Arab World.” The lecture was sponsored by the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding.
Full article available at:
http://thedartmouth.com/2011/02/09/news/khouri

Benzinga and Trading Markets of February 9 reported on Hrayr Agnerian’s appointment as director and technical consultant to Ansell. The paper said that Agnerian has a BS in geology from the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/11/02/c847917/ansell-appoints-director-and-technical-consultant
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/acp_anccf_ansell-appoints-director-and-technical-consultant-1480337.html

Art Voice of February 10 published a political editorial by Behjat Henderson on the recent crisis in Egypt. The paper said that Henderson studied at the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://artvoice.com/issues/v10n6/letters

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and Sarasota Herald Tribune of February 12 published a political editorial commenting on the recent uprisings in the Arab world. AUB professor of political studies Hilal Khashan said, “Indeed, it might be too late to quell the clamor for change gathering momentum across the Arab world.”
Full article available at:
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110212/NEWS04/302129990
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110212/ARTICLE/102121054/2055/NEWS?Title=Historic-moment-stirs-hope-elsewhere

PBS News Hour of February 12 published its radio broadcast on “After Egypt's 'Cosmic' Day, Will Army Usher in Democratic, Civilian Government?” in which Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, participated.
Full article available at:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june11/egypt2_02-11.html

WUBR of February 12 published its radio broadcast on “’Egypt is Free!’: The Post-Mubarak Future,” in which Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, participated.
Full article available at:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2011/02/11/egypt-mubarak-future

WFPL of February 11 published its radio broadcast on the Egyptian revolution. Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, participated in the talk show.
Full article available at:
http://www.wfpl.org/2011/02/11/special-edition-of-on-point-tonight/

The Independent of February 12 published an article describing the scene in Egypt following Hosni Mubarak’s relinquishing of power. Egyptian AUB student Zaina Hassan said, “We just didn't expect this today. I was in the crowd outside the television station and actually I was pretty down after Mubarak's speech and all this tit for tat involving the government and the army.”
Full article available at:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/nobody-will-be-able-to-exploit-the-system-here-ever-again-2212490.html

The Winfield Daily Courier of February 16 reported that South Central Kansas Medical Center has partnered with two additional physicians’ groups to provide neurosurgery and urology services through its Specialty Clinic. Chris Lothes, MD, of Abay Neuroscience Center and A.J. Farha, MD, of Wichita Urology Group, will now see patients at the Arkansas City hospital. The paper said that Dr. Farha received his MD from the American University of Beirut.

Voice of American of February 16 published an article discussing the economic future of Egypt following the fall of the Mubarak regime. AUB professor of economics, Marcus Marktanner, whose research focuses on the role of the state in economic development, said, “Any new Egyptian government must address problems, including wide-scale inefficiency.”
Full article available at:
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/The-Egyptian-Economy-Facing-the-Unknown-116320589.html

The Kenyon Collegian of February 17 published an interview with Helen Zuckerman, a religious studies major with a focus on Islam, who had been studying abroad at Alexandria University since the fall semester. The revolution in Egypt forced Zuckerman to relocate to Lebanon where she is studying at the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.kenyoncollegian.com/features/egyptian-revolution-prevents-student-from-continuing-abroad-program-1.1997874

Al-Shorfa of February 17 published an article on the Cedar Revolution in Lebanon. AUB professor of political studies Hilal Khashan said, “The phenomenon of popular movements is a world phenomenon which started in Europe. It is reaching the Arab world a little late.”
Full article available at:
http://al-shorfa.com/cocoon/meii/xhtml/ar/features/meii/features/main/2011/02/16/feature-01

Red Orbit of February 19 and Eureka! Science news of February 21 reported that  Jason Wiles, assistant professor of biology in Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences, will present "Teaching and Learning about Biological Evolution in the Muslim World," during the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C. held on February 17-21. Wiles will present preliminary results from a four-year study of five, predominately Muslim countries regarding Islamic understandings of evolution and attitudes toward teaching the subject. The study was conducted by Wiles, Brian Alters and Anila Asghar of McGill University, and Saouma BouJaoude of the American University of Beirut.

Arab American News of February 19 reported that the Lebanese Foreign Ministry appointed Houssam Assad Diab as acting consul general to head its Consulate General office in Detroit. The paper said that Diab is an AUB alumnus.
Full article available at:
http://www.arabamericannews.com/news/index.php?mod=article&cat=Community&article=3930

Miami Daily Business News of February 22 reported that Emile Haddad, chief executive officer of FivePoint Communities Inc., is developing four new master-planned communities with a combined 45,000 residences, two in the Los Angeles area and two in San Francisco. The paper said that Haddad has a BE from the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/PubArticleDBR.jsp?id=1202482854508&hbxlogin=1

Harvard Crimson of February 23 reported that AUB alumna Leila Fawaz was elected director of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers for 2011-12.
Full article available at:
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2011/2/23/fawaz-university-overseers-shapiro/

Toronto Star of February 23 published a political piece by Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, entitled, “Raising the Stakes.”
Full article available at:
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/article/943259--raising-the-stakes

The New York Times of February 24 published a political piece commenting on the recent protests across the Middle East and their effect on Israel. Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs said, “The widespread indignity felt by Egyptians who see themselves as the jailers of Gaza on behalf of Israel and Washington will give way to a realistic policy by which Egyptians use their ties with Israel to push the latter to adopt a more law-abiding stance towards the Palestinians, Syrians, and Lebanese.”
Full article available at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/world/middleeast/24arabs.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&partner=rss&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1298570498-J81MA32HN+U3923GtPIWjw

CNN Blog of February 25 published an interview with Mansour al-Kikhia on the recent crisis in Libya. The paper said that he is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography at the University of Texas, San Antonio, and has a BA from the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://inthearena.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/25/mansour-el-kikhia-gadhafi-will-stop-at-nothing-to-remain-in-power-obama-needs-to-do-more/

Sydney Morning Herald of February 25 published a political editorial entitled, “A Region Reborn After the Dictators.” Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, said, “Sovereign and wealthy Arab states that think for themselves [and not as client states of the West] are likely to make major adjustments in their relations with the three major non-Arab regional powers - Israel, Turkey and Iran.”
Full article available at:
http://www.smh.com.au/world/a-region-reborn-after-the-dictators-20110225-1b8kp.html

PR of February 26 reported on a two-day leadership camp on academic integrity organized by Bicharaf. The event hosted more than 60 students from over 25 local high schools throughout Lebanon. AUB professor Tony Feghali participated in the camp.
Full article available at:
http://www.pr.com/press-release/301246

Press TV of February 27 published a political editorial arguing that the Arab League is useless when it comes to resolving the crisis in Libya. AUB professor of political studies Ahmad Moussali said of Arab leaders who are still in power, “I do not think that they are going to have any impact whatever their decision is.”
Full article available at:
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/167326.html

Press TV of February 27 reported on the recent political crises hitting the Arab world. AUB professor of political studies Ahmad Moussali said, “It is the West and these regimes that prevented the development of these people and took away their wealth.”
Full article available at:
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/167277.html