Graphic and FAQs: Arab Public-University Salaries
A graphic summarizes the economic position of public-university professors in Arab countries and the editors explain how the survey was conducted,
University of Jordan Seeks Independence Through Investment
The University of Jordan hopes to generate revenue through new buildings on its campus that will hold stores, supermarkets, and apartments.
U.S. Agency Waffles on International Higher Ed Partnerships
A major U.S. aid agency came close to backing out of its commitments to higher-education programs in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Moroccan Universities Must Begin to Charge Tuition
An analyst argues that the time has come for Moroccan public universities to start asking students for fees.
New Egyptian Government Gives Academics a Strong Role
The interim cabinet has many members who are professors better known for their academic expertise than their political affiliations.
After Two Revolts, Egypt’s Energetic Youth Deserve a Better Education
Egypt’s young people have toppled two inept governments. With a proper education, they could help revive the country, says Farouk El-Baz.
Lebanese Universities: A Battle of Quality and Quantity
A rapid expansion of private universities since the civil war has left Lebanon with plenty of universities and lots of questions about quality.
A Conversation With the World Bank’s Higher Ed Leader
The leader of the Word Bank’s higher-education efforts talks about the institution’s efforts in the MENA region and responds to longstanding suspicions.
Paralyzing Strike in Lebanese Public Education Ends
A successful strike for higher salaries by professors at Lebanese University, the only public university in the country, spread to much of the Lebanese public-education system, paralyzing it.
In Tunisia, a Flurry of International Cooperation
Despite the relatively large number of cooperation agreements between Tunisian universities and their Western counterparts, there are many challenges that prevent the full use of the agreements
