Global
Out of Afghanistan
While Afghans fear a resurgent Taliban as U.S. troops depart, some professors and officials are cautiously optimistic that higher education will continue to grow.
News
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A Precious History Preserved in Timbuktu
As militants sought to destroy the valuable scholarly manuscripts, Malian researchers and their neighbors spirited them away or hid them in their homes.
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Amid Security Worries, Student Visas Come Under Scrutiny
Educators are concerned the system will be made a scapegoat, causing problems for students and hurting recruitment.
- Australia's Universities Spar With Prime Minister
- Illinois College Finds a Way to Help Low-Income Students Go Abroad
- Tunisian Dean Is Acquitted in Setback to Islamists on Campus
- British Court Decision May Foster Academic Boycott of Israel
WorldWise
From University World News
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India Takes Steps to Prevent 'Brain Drain'
India’s new science policy aims to stop the flow of Ph.D. students to the United States and bring more doctoral recipients home.
- China Seeks To Develop Stronger Higher-Education Ties with Europe
- Hong Kong MOOC Draws Students from Around the World
From Al Fanar
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The Fight Against Sexual Harassment on Arab Campuses
Women and sympathetic men are organizing against those who sexually harass others in the academic setting.
- Arab Universities Grapple With U.S. Accreditation and Academic Freedom
Opinion & Ideas
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Biblical Blame Shift
Cherry-picking from shaky evidence, the German Egyptologist Jan Assmann argues that the ancient Hebrews sparked centuries of religious violence.
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Seasons of a Phrase
The seemingly companionable term "Arab Spring" has elicited some thoughtful objections in the press and academe.
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How Facebook Can Ruin Study Abroad
Cellphones and social media protect students from culture shock, and that's a loss.
