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Beirut's American University Faces Uncertain Future
The American University of Beirut, a landmark institution for over a century, survived Lebanon’s civil war but faces a 19 million dollar deficit and thin endowment. With postwar inflation at 30 percent and 31 million dollar budget for school and hospital, AUB seeks aid from oil-rich Arab states and Europe while maintaining American character amid regional politics and shifting enrollment.
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Beirut, Lebanon
American University of Beirut
Mediterranean
Lebanon
AUB
Mideast
James W. Cowan
Middle East
Samir “‘Thabet
George Habash
University
Thabet
Beirut
American University
Radwan Maulawi