press releases 2009

U.S. Government Support Benefits Haigazian University Students

June 26, 2009

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Mission Director Denise A. Herbol presented a check for $770,000 to Haigazian University President Dr. Paul Haidostian.  This grant will benefit 329 Haigazian University students as they pursue their degrees. 

The Haigazian University grant is part of $6.2 million USAID has provided to five American educational institutions in Lebanon.  The other institutions are the American University of Beirut, the Lebanese American University, the American Community School, and International College.  Over 1,684 students benefit from this financial educational assistance.

The importance of education is a core value shared by the United States and Lebanon.