This is a speech delivered by AUB President Fadlo R. Khuri at the “Next Step Graduation” on October 27, 2020. The speech celebrates the first cohort of graduates from the Next Step program, which provides educational opportunities to individuals who were previously denied access due to societal barriers. This groundbreaking initiative, supported by partnerships with various organizations, marks a significant transformation in the lives of its participants, who have gained confidence and skills for independent living. The President highlights the participants’ adaptation to online education amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the program’s contribution to making society more inclusive. The speech also thanks those who contributed to the program’s success, especially Ms. Hana Abukhadra Salem, for her vision in creating educational opportunities at AUB. Visit the full document:

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