Lebanese American University is committed to academic excellence, student centeredness, civic engagement, the advancement of scholarship, the education of the whole person, and the formation of leaders in a diverse world.

The Vision of Lebanese American University is driven by its mission and values. The Vision for LAU will be carried out through:

• Providing access to a superior education for diverse undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners;
• Attracting and retaining distinguished faculty who excel in teaching, research and community service;
• Enrolling and retaining academically qualified and diverse students;
• Embracing liberal arts in all curricula;
• Creating opportunities for rigorous research and the dissemination of knowledge;
• Developing a close-knit community that excels academically, is intellectually stimulating, and is religiously, ethnically and socio-economically diverse;
• Attracting and retaining a highly qualified staff committed to excellence in service;