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.
Syria’s Lost Generation
University students interviewed in the largest Syrian refugee camp in Jordan reveal the nonviolent roots of the uprising.
Helping Business Students Learn About Social-Media Strategies
A course at the American University of Beirut focuses on ways to use platforms like Facebook and Twitter to create a competitive advantage.
An American Dean Develops an Emirati Cultural Lens
A veteran of student affairs moved to the United Arab Emirates and found that the profession was practiced entirely differently there.
Egyptian Education Takes a Step Backwards
A recent policy decision in Egypt is heading the country back to more specialized higher education, instead of towards the broader curriculum needed for universities to power the economy and enlighten citizens.
How University Admissions Distorts Some Arab Societies
In many Arab countries, university admissions is forcing youth into careers that they have no interest in, derailing economies instead of fueling them, and adding to social resentment.
The Fight Against Sexual Harassment on Arab Campuses
Women and sympathetic men are organizing against those who sexually harass others in the academic setting.
Student Union Elections Test Democracy in Egypt
When Egypt student election results were announced they indicated that students could be independent of the political domination of the Muslim Brotherhood. But now the election’s results may get thrown out.
Tunisian Student Board Election Changes the Balance of Power
A leftist, non Islamist party scored a surprise victory in student elections in Tunisia, indicating a slide from power for the moderate Islamist political party “Ennahda” that has dominated national elections.
Helping Women Hurdle Employment Barriers
Across the Arab region, a few programs focus on helping women get the skills and attitudes they need to find and hold a job.
