News & Reports
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Researchers Try to Save Some Middle-Eastern Languages From Extinction
Linguistics experts say about 3,500 of the world’s languages are endangered: Some of them are spoken in Iraq and Syria.
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Little-Noticed Libyan War Has a Big Effect on Education
The fighting raging among Libyan armed factions is blocking the start of the academic year for many students.
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As the School Year Starts, Many Refugees are Shut Out
As conflict arcs through a cluster of Arab countries, a whole generation may be sidelined from education.
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What Education Is Like Under the Islamic State
As the Islamic State tightens its grip on Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, it is revealing its approach to teaching…
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The Man in Cairo University’s Hot Seat
The president of one of the largest universities in the world came into power during one of the institution’s most…
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Syrian Scientist With “Genius Grant” Advances Wireless Technology
An M.I.T. researcher squeezes innovation out of technologies others thought were tapped out.
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Cairo University Bans Politically Affiliated Student Groups
The president of Cairo University announces that political student activities and groups have to stay off campus.
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Arab Students Grow Community Roots with “Service Learning”
Some educators argue students can systematically blend community work with classroom experience to broaden the knowledge they get.
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Spinning Door for Professors May Hurt UAE Higher Ed, Researchers Find
Use of expatriate academics on short-term contracts and other factors can work against institutional loyalty and result in a scarcity…
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Islamic State Advance in Iraq Closes Eight Universities
The advance of Islamic militants in northern Iraq ended the year early for many students and professors, and now they…
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