How to Avoid Getting Cheated by Phony Scholarships
Fraudulent universities use fake scholarships as bait to lure unsuspecting students to part with their money. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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.
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.
Libyan Scholarship Program is Chaotic at Times
Students and university administrators tell of delayed payments and poor screening of those receiving scholarships.
A London Glimpse of Libyan Higher Education
A meeting on Libyan universities revealed the difficulties they face as they recuperate from extended isolation.
Applicants Needed for Education-Journalism Program
Al-Fanar Media is seeking 60 early and mid-career journalists to participate in a program aimed at improving education journalism in the Arab world.
In Libya, Universities Struggle to Get Internet Access
Academics in the north African country have difficulty accessing the World Wide Web’s wealth of knowledge and communication powers.
The Economic Struggle of Public-University Professors
In academe, those who teach the majority of Arab youth often have difficulty paying their bills.
Libyan Students Call for More Secure Campuses
Two years after the Libyan revolution, militias still rule much of the country and students are calling for better security on campuses.
The Fight Against Sexual Harassment on Arab Campuses
Women and sympathetic men are organizing against those who sexually harass others in the academic setting.
