Algeria’s Student Strikes Put the Current Academic Year at Risk
Protests in support of a movement demanding government change have halted classes and exams at many universities.
Advanced Interdisciplinary Programs Place New Demands on Professors
Professors need to adjust course designs and teaching styles to adapt to the increasingly popular interdisciplinary degree programs at the master’s degree and doctoral levels.
How Women’s Studies Could Drive Change in the Arab World
Nations recognize the importance of gender equality, yet neglect an academic discipline with tools to help achieve it, a scholar writes.
Sudan Shutters All Its Universities
Sudan’s government has closed all of the country’s public and private higher-education institutions, in the wake of protests sparked by economic conditions.
Rift Widens Between American University in Cairo’s Faculty Members and Its Leadership
Faculty members have voted no confidence in the institution’s president. The board of trustees has unanimously backed him, leaving the campus set up for long-term tension.
In Syria, the Complicated Web that Sanctions Weave
As the Syrian conflict subsides in many areas of the country, international education leaders are debating if they should step in to aid Syrian students, professors, and universities.
In Jordan, Antiquities Sites Enlist Nearby Communities as Partners
A project that links archaeology to economic development and education is a model for preserving the kingdom’s wealth of ancient sites.
U. of Jordan Opens a ‘Safe Pathway’ for Blind Students
A bright yellow track with a surface that helps visually impaired students get around campus is just one step in the kingdom’s efforts to improve services for those with disabilities.
The Cradle of Humankind Could Be in North, Not East Africa
New discoveries of fossils in North Africa and evidence of prehistoric butchery make experts rethink the story of human evolution.
Ambitious Syrian Students Often Enter a Maze
Syrian students who seek advanced degrees have difficulty applying to overseas programs. Inside the country, they question the quality of their education.
