USAL Hosts Media Professional Kamal Khalaf for Student Dialogue

The University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon -USAL, through its Media Department, hosted media professional Kamal Khalaf for a dialogue session with Media students, moderated by Dr. Ali Awada. The discussion addressed the key challenges facing media professionals amid ongoing changes in media policies, the pressures of daily work, and the professional and ethical responsibilities involved in reporting news and producing information.

The session also explored the importance of maintaining journalistic independence and credibility amid rapidly unfolding events and the growing number of information sources, highlighting the need for fact-checking and adherence to professional standards.

Students had the opportunity to learn about Kamal Khalaf’s professional experience and the major milestones that have shaped his media career. Drawing on his expertise, Khalaf emphasized that success in journalism depends on more than technical skills; it also requires patience, commitment, continuous learning, and an unwavering dedication to the truth, regardless of the challenges encountered.

This session reflects the University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon’s commitment to fostering interaction between Media students and experienced professionals, bridging academic knowledge with practical experience, and preparing future media professionals equipped with the competence, awareness, and professional responsibility essential to the field.