From the depths of Lebanon’s darkness, light of good news shines: Bravo to Dr. Roula Azar-Douglas, newly appointed Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication at Antonine University!

Since 2019, Lebanon has been going from crisis to crisis and from war to war.

Even in the darkest times of a nation, good news emerge, giving us hope for a calmer and brighter future.

Yes, it is no secret to any reader. Dr. Roula Douglas happens to be one of Bambi’s two sisters; our entire family, on earth and in heaven, is proud of her!

Regardless of any love or blood bias, Bambi can only agree with Antonine’s University (https://shorturl.at/PUddQ) great choice of Academic Dean, which is perfectly aligned with its vision of excellence, for its Faculty of Information and Communication. The latter currently offers several programs not just in journalism, but also in audio-visual, graphic design, and advertising, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (https://shorturl.at/E1Lk9).

Clealry, Roula’s “distinguished profile bridging academia, research, and journalism“—enriched by her vivid intelligence, critical thinking, creativity, work ethics, and sense of fairness—is a source of inspiration to us all. Bravo to her/”Mabrouk” and all the best in her esteemed new position!

As for Lebanon, may you keep moving forward despite the scary challenges, collective traumas, and lasting scars of violence. May your universities and schools keep making your youth dream of healing, peace, love, and prosperity. May their dreams become a possible reality with one attitude at a time, one baby step at a time, one day at a time.