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100/100: The Full Grade (Audio)
by Lebanese American University
100/100: The Full Grade is a show launched in 2024 during LAU’s centennial anniversary. Renowned talk show host Zaven (BA ’92) interviews distinguished LAU alumni including stars, public figures, notable personalities and achievers in various fields. They discuss their accomplishments, career paths, and how their education and experiences at LAU have influenced their lives.
Episodes
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Yasser Abdul Malak
From Abou Ibrahim’s Nescafé van at LAU’s Upper Gate to leading Nestlé across 19 countries, Yasser Abdul Malak’s journey is one of determination, resilience, and gratitude. Nearly three decades after graduation, the Chairman and CEO of Nestlé in the Middle East and North Africa returns to LAU for…
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Sheikha Hissah
In this episode, Sheikha Hissah shares vivid memories of her years at Beirut College for Women and of the Lebanon she still considers home. Encouraged by her father, HH Sheikh Saad Abdulah Salem Al-Sabah, to pursue her education in Beirut, she experienced student life without royal privilege. She...
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Hady Sy
In this episode, Zaven sits down with Hady Sy, a multicultural artist born in Beirut and raised between Lebanon, Senegal, and France. Having studied Communication Arts at LAU, Hady reflects on a rich and formative experience shaped by photography, theater, and inspiring mentors, despite the...
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Zak Kassas
Zak Kassas (BE Electrical Engineering ’01), aka “Mr. GPS,” joins us to share how he changed the way the world views navigation, and why he’s now building what comes next. In this episode, he introduces alternative navigation systems powered by signals from Starlink and other opportunistic…
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President Joseph Aoun
LAU’s alumni podcast launches its second season with a special episode featuring Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (BA ’07), an alumnus of the Political Science and International Affairs program. In this episode, President Aoun reflects on his childhood, values, career journey, and years at LAU, and...
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Mayssoun Azzam
Mayssoun Azzam, a distinguished journalist and media personality, holds her university days close to her heart. The vibrant student movement and rich culture of free speech at the Lebanese American University profoundly shaped her character and professional outlook, especially amidst the intense...
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Octavia Nasr
Octavia Nasr, an LAU Communication Arts graduate of 1987, is a Lebanese-American and a multiple award-winning journalist. She began her career as a war correspondent in Lebanon before moving to CNN, where she became the network’s senior editor for Middle East affairs. She emphasizes that LAU…
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Joe Farah
Joe Farah, a 1993 Interior Design graduate of LAU, is renowned for designing the Virgin Megastore, MEA buildings, airplanes, and private jets. At his company, he employs only women, emphasizing his commitment to female empowerment and their excellence. Farah values LAU’s mandatory public speaking...
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Tania Kassis
Tania Kassis, a 2003 Business (Marketing) LAU graduate, is a renowned pop-opera French-Lebanese singer and internationally acclaimed soprano. She self-deprecates that her graduation with honors doesn’t show, but she was indeed an honors student. Kassis fondly recalls the university’s cultural...
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Elie Habib
Elie Habib, a trailblazer in technology from SMS innovations to Anghami Music, embodies the belief that work becomes one’s identity. He takes immense pride in his achievements with Anghami and OSN. From a young age, he was captivated by computers and programming, building and selling his first...
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Rima Karaki
Rima Karaki, a business computer graduate turned media personality, reflects fondly on her university days, where she balanced witty mischief with character development. With a degree in finance and a secure job at the Central Bank, she made the bold choice to leave the stability of her career to...
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Petra Khoury
Dr. Petra Khoury, an LAU Pharmacy graduate of 2004 and Pharm.D. graduate of 2005, is the Global Health and Care Director at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – IFRC. She advised and led the fight against COVID-19 in one of the most resource-depleted countries in...
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Nada Ghazal
Nada Ghazal, a 1992 Advertising Design graduate of LAU, is an award-winning jewelry designer whose creations are known for their timeless beauty and soulful essence. LAU instilled in her a profound sense of freedom in expression, which became the heart and soul of her brand. The memory of walking...
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Talal Jurdi
Talal Jurdi is a well-known Lebanese actor by profession, not by major. LAU is deeply embedded in his soul, remaining a cherished part of his life long after his graduation in 1994, as he stayed there until 2000. To him, it will always be BUC (Beirut University College), the name it held during…
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Zeina Yazigi
Zeina Yazigi is a renowned Syrian journalist and television news anchor. Inspired by a deep passion for amplifying voices and engaging in meaningful conversations about daily people matters and societal issues, she pursued journalism at LAU. She credits her LAU education for preparing her so well...
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Hassan Kabbani
Hassan Kabbani, an LAU Business (Marketing) graduate of 1993, is a seasoned executive in the telecom and technology industry with over 30 years of experience in strategic planning, operations management, business development, and transformation. He predicts that by 2025, new technology will…
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Aziza Sbaity
Aziza Sbaity, a 2012 Business (Management) graduate of LAU, is a celebrated Lebanese athlete and track star, specializing as a sprinter. Despite facing physical and psychological obstacles, Sbaity persevered, drawing on her inner strength. Her achievements have sparked hope and inspiration in the...
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Rima Maktabi
Rima Maktabi, an LAU Communication Arts graduate of 2000 and International Affairs graduate of 2003, is a Lebanese TV presenter and award-winning journalist. In this episode, she proudly shares how her LAU education has taken her around the world, including lecturing at Yale. She highlights the...
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Carmen Bsaibes
Carmen Bsaibes, an LAU Communication Arts graduate of 2011, is a Lebanese actress and director known for “Bride of Beirut” (2019), “Eugenie Nights” (2018), and “Morine” (2018). She highlights her favorite building — Safadi Fine Arts — and cherishes the strong preparation she received thanks to…
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Bassel Jalaleddine
Bassel Jalaleddine, an LAU Computer Engineering graduate of the class of 2017, is an ambitious entrepreneur who rose “from zero to here” and made the 2023 Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 list. He is passionate about leveraging technology and AI to revolutionize education. In this episode, Bassel...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
100/100: The Full Grade is a show launched in 2024 during LAU’s centennial anniversary. Renowned talk show host Zaven (BA ’92) interviews distinguished LAU alumni including stars, public figures, notable personalities and achievers in various fields. They discuss their accomplishments, career paths, and how their education and experiences at LAU have influenced their lives.
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Lebanese American University
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100/100: The Full Grade is a show launched in 2024 during LAU’s centennial anniversary. Renowned talk show host Zaven (BA ’92) interviews distinguished LAU alumni including stars, public figures, notable personalities and achievers in various fields. They discuss their accomplishments, career...
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