Journalism Schools Need to Modernize; Sociologists Can Help
Arab governments may be more likely to tolerate reporters writing in foreign languages, but more journalists need to write in Arabic.
A Palestinian Reflects on a New Generation of Refugees
At a workshop in Amman, a Palestinian teaching assistant meets young refugees of war in Syria, Iraq and Sudan.
The Arab World Turns to Its People for Solutions
New platforms seek to democratize problem-solving by tapping the wisdom of the crowd.
Measuring Quality in Higher Education Is a Tricky Proposition
Students need to understand what lies behind accreditation before they rely on it to make decisions, a consultant says.
Some Jobless Jordanians Take Risky Path to Europe
With unemployment high in the kingdom, sources say young people increasingly are buying fake papers and turning to refugee-smuggling rings.
Jordan Data Suggests Universities Contribute to Unemployment
Thousands of students in Jordan graduate from disciplines not needed by the economy.
Taking a Hard Look at Teacher Training
Experts from universities and centers across the region met in Beirut to discuss how to craft professional-development programs that work.
How to Write a Dissertation in Your Second Language
A writing instructor offers tips on writing a Ph.D. dissertation in English for academics who use it as a second language.
A Student’s Primer on Accreditation
Accreditation is a puzzling term to many, but it can have a critical, lifelong affect on the choices students seeking a higher education make.
‘Bad’ Arab Women: The Power of a Label
A new anthology looks at the stigma that attaches to women who challenge the status quo.
