Spotlight
Major Scholarship Programs for Refugees
Although some scholarship programs for Syrians have ended, some are still expanding.
Donor Interest Fades in Scholarships for Refugees
In many countries surrounding Syria, the needs of Syrian youth for financial help accessing higher education far outweigh the supply of funds available.
A Nuanced Account of the Arab Nahda
A new bilingual literary anthology from the Arab renaissance of more than one hundred years ago is filled with writing that still resonates today.
Solar Industry Could Create Opportunities for Arab Women
As some Arab countries try to wean themselves from oil and expand alternative energy development, Arab women could benefit. But they need support from corporations and universities.
A Musical Approach to Teaching Arabic
An Egyptian academic uses songs to help non-native speakers learn Arabic and help attract foreign students to his country.
Books in Bags Lead to Back Pain
New research measured the forces on students’ spines created by heavy backpacks, and how poor posture amplifies those forces.
An Istanbul Murder Echoes in the New York Art Scene
In the wake of Jamal Khashoggi’s death, an effort to raise awareness of Arab art in New York proceeds despite controversy over Saudi Arabia’s financial support.
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For Many Somali Girls, Education Ends With a Brutal Ritual
Mental-Health Care on Arab Campuses is Increasing—Slowly
A Hidden Barrier to Arab Students’ Education
In Education, Gulf Women Don’t Focus on Jobs
