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The AUB campus in Beirut. (Illustration photo taken from the university's website) Add as preferred on Google Traditional parties have consolidated their position following this year's student elections at private universities in Lebanon. While the results confirm the resurgence of established political parties after the rise of independent movements in the wake of the 2019 popular uprising, they also appear to reflect the country’s growing polarization.These elections were marked by a remarkable victory for the Amal Movement, primarily at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Lebanese American University (LAU) Beirut campus, bolstering the standing of Hezbollah’s ally on the student councils of the capital's two most prestigious American universities. For their part, the Lebanese Forces (LF) achieved broad successes at the LAU Jbeil campus, Notre Dame University (NDU), and Saint Joseph University (USJ). At the latter,... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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