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The American University of Beirut was originally named the Syrian Protestant College from its founding in 1866 until 1920.
Answer: True
The institution commenced operations in 1866 as the Syrian Protestant College and officially adopted the name American University of Beirut in 1920.
The American University of Beirut was established in 1866 and chartered by the Lebanese government.
Answer: False
Established in 1866, the institution received its charter from the State of New York, not the Lebanese government.
W. M. Thomson proposed the establishment of a college in Beirut in 1862, suggesting Daniel Bliss as its first president.
Answer: True
In 1862, W. M. Thomson formally proposed the establishment of the college to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, recommending Dr. Daniel Bliss as its inaugural president.
The institution officially changed its name from Syrian Protestant College to American University of Beirut in 1902.
Answer: False
The official renaming from Syrian Protestant College to American University of Beirut occurred in 1920, not 1902.
Daniel Bliss, the first president, served the institution for over 30 years, from 1866 to 1902.
Answer: True
Daniel Bliss served as the inaugural president from 1866 to 1902, a tenure of 36 years.
What was the original name of the American University of Beirut, and in what year was it renamed?
Answer: The Syrian Protestant College, renamed in 1920
The institution was originally named the Syrian Protestant College and was officially renamed the American University of Beirut in 1920.
By which entity was the American University of Beirut chartered when it was established in 1866?
Answer: The State of New York
The American University of Beirut was chartered by the State of New York upon its establishment in 1866.
Who proposed the establishment of a college in Beirut in 1862, and who was suggested as its first president?
Answer: W. M. Thomson proposed it to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, suggesting Dr. Daniel Bliss
W. M. Thomson proposed the establishment of the college to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, suggesting Dr. Daniel Bliss as its first president.
For how long did Daniel Bliss serve as the first president of the institution?
Answer: 36 years (1866-1902)
Daniel Bliss served as the first president for 36 years, from 1866 to 1902.
The main AUB campus in Beirut comprises over 100 buildings, including multiple libraries and museums.
Answer: False
The main campus in Beirut consists of 64 buildings, which include its libraries and museums.
The primary language of instruction at the American University of Beirut is Arabic, although English is also used.
Answer: False
The primary language of instruction at the American University of Beirut is English.
Initially, English was the language of instruction at the Syrian Protestant College, but it was later changed to Arabic in 1887.
Answer: False
The initial language of instruction was Arabic; it was subsequently changed to English in 1887.
The main AUB campus is situated in the Hamra district of Beirut, covering approximately 250,000 square meters.
Answer: False
The main AUB campus is located in the Ras Beirut district of Beirut and spans approximately 250,000 square meters (61 acres).
AUB's academic structure includes faculties such as Agriculture, Arts & Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Engineering & Architecture, and Business.
Answer: True
The university's academic organization comprises the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS), Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), Faculty of Medicine (FM), Rafic Hariri School of Nursing (HSON), Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA), and Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB).
AUB offers 141 academic programs and reintroduced PhD programs in 2007.
Answer: True
The university offers 141 academic programs and reinstated its PhD programs in 2007.
How many buildings are located on the main AUB campus in Beirut?
Answer: Exactly 64
The main campus in Beirut comprises exactly 64 buildings.
What is the primary language of instruction at the American University of Beirut?
Answer: English
The primary language of instruction at the American University of Beirut is English.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a faculty or school at AUB?
Answer: School of Public Health
While the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is listed, the 'School of Public Health' is not explicitly enumerated as a distinct top-level faculty or school in the provided list.
The Graduate Public Health Program at AUB's Faculty of Health Sciences holds which unique accreditation status?
Answer: It was the first CEPH-accredited program outside North America.
The Graduate Public Health Program at AUB's Faculty of Health Sciences holds the distinction of being the first CEPH-accredited program outside North America.
Which accreditation has the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business earned, signifying its high standing among global business schools?
Answer: AACSB
The Suliman S. Olayan School of Business has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a mark of distinction held by a select percentage of business schools globally.
The official motto of AUB, "Ut vitam abundantius habeant," translates to "To live life more abundantly."
Answer: False
The Latin motto "Ut vitam abundantius habeant" translates more precisely to "That they may have life and have it more abundantly."
In the period covered by the text, AUB had an operating budget of approximately $768 million and an endowment of $423 million.
Answer: False
The provided financial figures indicate an operating budget of approximately $423 million and an endowment of $768 million, contrary to the statement.
Degrees awarded by AUB are officially registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Education.
Answer: False
Degrees awarded by AUB are officially registered with the New York Board of Regents, not the Lebanese Ministry of Education.
According to QS University Rankings 2026, AUB ranked 6th globally and 237th in the Arab world.
Answer: False
The QS University Rankings 2026 placed AUB 237th globally and 6th within the Arab world.
What is the English translation of AUB's official Latin motto, "Ut vitam abundantius habeant"?
Answer: That they may have life and have it more abundantly
The Latin motto "Ut vitam abundantius habeant" translates to "That they may have life and have it more abundantly."
What was the approximate operating budget of AUB mentioned in the text?
Answer: $423 million
The approximate operating budget of AUB mentioned in the text was $423 million.
According to the QS University Rankings 2026, what was AUB's global ranking?
Answer: 237th
According to the QS University Rankings 2026, AUB was ranked 237th globally.
The AUB Medical Center (AUBMC) is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCIA).
Answer: True
The AUB Medical Center (AUBMC) holds accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCIA), signifying adherence to rigorous healthcare standards.
AUBMC has historically provided care only for victims of political conflicts, not health crises like refugee situations.
Answer: False
AUBMC has a history of providing care during both political conflicts and health crises, including serving Syrian refugees.
What accreditation does the AUB Medical Center (AUBMC) hold?
Answer: Joint Commission International (JCIA)
The AUB Medical Center (AUBMC) holds accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCIA).
What historical role has AUBMC played concerning regional health crises?
Answer: It has cared for Syrian refugees.
Historically, AUBMC has provided care during conflicts and health crises, including significant service to Syrian refugees.
The AUB Medical Center (AUBMC) received the prestigious Magnet designation in 2009. What did this signify?
Answer: It was the first healthcare institution in the Middle East to receive this designation.
Receiving the Magnet designation in 2009 signified that AUBMC was the first healthcare institution in the Middle East to achieve this prestigious recognition.
Which of the following is one of the specialized Clinical and Research Centers of Excellence at AUBMC?
Answer: The Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute
The Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute is identified as one of the specialized Clinical and Research Centers of Excellence at AUBMC.
The Rafic Hariri School of Nursing was the first nursing school outside the United States to become a full member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
Answer: True
The Rafic Hariri School of Nursing achieved the distinction of being the first nursing school outside the United States to attain full membership in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
The AUB Press focuses exclusively on publishing academic works related to engineering and technology in the Middle East.
Answer: False
AUB Press specializes in publishing works pertaining to Lebanon and the broader Middle East, encompassing a wider range of subjects than solely engineering and technology.
The current iteration of the AUB Press began publishing under its name in 1969, succeeding the Office of Publications.
Answer: False
While the press's origins trace to the Office of Publications in 1969, it commenced publishing under the name 'American University of Beirut Press' in 2001.
What distinction did the Rafic Hariri School of Nursing (HSON) achieve regarding the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Answer: It was the first AACN member outside the United States.
The Rafic Hariri School of Nursing (HSON) was recognized as the first nursing school outside the United States to become a full member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
What is the primary focus of the American University of Beirut Press (AUB Press)?
Answer: Publishing works pertaining to Lebanon and the Middle East
The primary focus of AUB Press is the publication of monographs and edited collections concerning Lebanon and the Middle East.
How many museums are housed within AUB?
Answer: Three
The American University of Beirut houses three museums: the Archaeological Museum, the Geology Museum, and the Natural History Museum.
What is notable about the Archaeological Museum at AUB?
Answer: It is the third oldest museum in the Near East.
The Archaeological Museum at AUB is notable for being the third oldest museum in the Near East.
During the Lebanese Civil War, AUB experienced the kidnapping of its acting president David S. Dodge in 1982 and the murder of President Malcolm H. Kerr in 1984.
Answer: True
The Lebanese Civil War period was marked by significant challenges for AUB, including the abduction of acting president David S. Dodge in 1982 and the assassination of President Malcolm H. Kerr in 1984.
A car bomb in 1991 destroyed the main administrative building of AUB, causing injuries but no fatalities.
Answer: False
The car bomb incident in 1991 destroyed the main administrative building and resulted in the fatality of one staff member.
Which of the following was a significant challenge faced by AUB during the Lebanese Civil War?
Answer: The kidnapping of acting president David S. Dodge
A significant challenge during the Lebanese Civil War was the kidnapping of acting president David S. Dodge in 1982.
What happened to AUB's main administrative building on November 8, 1991?
Answer: It was destroyed by a car bomb, killing one staff member.
On November 8, 1991, a car bomb destroyed AUB's main administrative building, resulting in the death of one staff member.