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.
Mental-Health Care on Arab Campuses is Increasing—Slowly
Some universities in the Middle East have added services based on Western models. Others offer no services at all.
Tunisian Engineers vs Higher Education Ministry
In Tunisia, the biggest group representing engineers has caused controversy by criticizing the country’s higher education ministry over its perceived failure to maintain academic standards.
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.
Women Make Gains as Judges in Tunisia
More women are studying law, and many choose a career in the judiciary. But social expectations may slow their advancement.
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.
Tunisian Women Break Employment Stereotypes
In search of better jobs, Tunisian women have started to study vocational subjects traditionally taken only by men.
2017: The Arab World in Books
A sampling of literary and scholarly works from across the region that we have enjoyed over the past year.