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.
A Hard-Earned Victory: Graduate School in London
A Palestinian student and journalist describes the hard work, persistence and passion it took to reach an educational goal.
Mosul’s Students Return to a Battered Campus
The University of Mosul’s professors and students have come back to the campus, but have to cope with demolished and scarred infrastructure and lingering security concerns.
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.
The Frustrating Lives of Syria’s Future Leaders
A survey of Syrian students seeking advanced degrees found that many have broad personal and civic ambitions. But they face many obstacles.
Fewer Arab Students Head for the United States
The Trump travel ban and cuts to a major Saudi scholarship program are among causes of the decline.
Syrian Youth: Still Seeking Education
The “lost generation” may have become a cliché, but the reality is that when it comes to education many Syrian youth are still lost.
Major Scholarship Programs for Refugees
Although some scholarship programs for Syrians have ended, some are still expanding.
Donor Interest Fades in Scholarships for Refugees
In many countries surrounding Syria, the needs of Syrian youth for financial help accessing higher education far outweigh the supply of funds available.
A Musical Approach to Teaching Arabic
An Egyptian academic uses songs to help non-native speakers learn Arabic and help attract foreign students to his country.
