Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) is the only institution of higher education in Lebanon and the Middle East, carrying the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Our Lady (Notre Dame) of Louaize. The University deemed it necessary to realize its Marian identity and mission by establishing the Marian Studies Center (MSC).
Several years ago, the MSC was officially established under the Office of Sponsored Research and Development, and since then has strived to serve its set objectives.