By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer At the Connect Summit, organized by Arab America, a panel titled Countering Misrepresentations of Arabs in America: Media, Civil Rights, and Beyond explored practical strategies to tackle the misrepresentation of Arabs. Dr. Rosina Hassoun discussed the invisibility of Arabs in academia, highlighting their underrepresentation and the persistence … Continued
By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer With ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza consistently failing, American diplomatic voices sympathetic to Arabs are severely needed now and in the coming decades. However, a major tool for achieving this—knowledge of the Arabic language, particularly the specific dialect of the region in question—is becoming … Continued
By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer AATA’s initiative The Arabic language has become a popularized language at colleges and high schools alike. As more individuals become trained and accredited in the subject it allows for the growth of these classes. Thus, creating a need for teachers of Arabic to have the opportunity to … Continued
By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Learning a second language In almost every industry, the ability to speak a second language is an asset and enhances the likelihood of employment. A 2019 study by Forbes found that 35% of employers indicated that when hiring a multilingual individual, they offered applicants the prospect of a job … Continued
The Arab America Foundation is pleased to announce student grants to cover the cost of registration at this year’s Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 4-5, 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, Virginia. The event will feature an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s activism, identity, community … Continued
SOURCE: U.S. EMBASSY IN LEBANON The U.S Embassy in Lebanon is pleased to announce the International Writing Program titled “Between the Lines: Peace and the Writing Experience”, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department. BTL: Peace and the Writing Experience will bring together 30 international and 14 U.S.-based students, ages 15-18, … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Over the last decade, an interesting trend has been happening in higher education, and that is the increased enrollment of Muslim students in Roman Catholic colleges and universities. So, some might be asking, “why are more Muslim students attending Catholic colleges and universities, and also why … Continued
By: Wael Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Education plays a huge role in human, social and economic development. Countries with quality education can promote gender equality, reduce child marriages, promote peace and enhance a person’s chance of having a healthy life. Education is fundamental to development and growth; unfortunately, quality teaching isn’t always accessible to all, … Continued
SOURCE: MICHIGAN LIVE ANN ARBOR, MI – Middle Eastern and North African students at the University of Michigan are calling on the university’s administration and Board of Regents to recognize their identities on its forms and surveys that collect demographic data on campus. After receiving support from UM’s Literature, Science & the Arts Student Government earlier this fall calling on the university’s administration to add the Middle Eastern/North African (ME/NA) identity category to … Continued
SOURCE: MA’AN NEWS AGENCY BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — United States Senator Kamala Harris visited Al-Quds University in the central occupied West Bank district of Jerusalem, where she sat down with a group of female students who shared their experiences of living in occupied Palestinian territory. According to a press release from the university, after briefing the … Continued
Student Diane Haugsvar, foreground, draws on the board during Fahad al-Balushi’s Arabic class at Bellevue Community College in Bellevue, Washington. By: Gavin Pielow Source: The Daily Evergreen In an increasingly globalized economy, knowing a foreign language is more necessary than ever. Arabic particularly lacks engagement among most of the WSU community, despite the many resources … Continued
PLO Executive Member Dr. Hanan Ashrawi and visiting students from George Mason University Source: Palestine News Network (PNN) PLO Executive Committee Member Dr. Hanan Ashrawi met with visiting students from George Mason University at the PLO Headquarters in Ramallah. Dr. Ashrawi provided a thorough assessment of the latest international and regional developments and the deteriorating … Continued
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