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
Liz Magill’s Resignation The resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill made headlines this past weekend following her statements at the hearing on antisemitism. Her resignation follows her controversial responses to the question of whether the call for the genocide of Jews violates Penn’s code of conduct. Magill answered that the call for the … 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
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat; Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer It is well known that the education system in the U.S. has long been criticized for whitewashing history and offering overly simplistic explanations of people, places, and events. As a result of pressure from various groups there have been improvements on some topics, but the accuracy of teaching the Middle … Continued
By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Do you know which university is the oldest one in the world? Located in Fez, Morocco, and founded by a Muslim woman, the University of al-Qarawiyyin is the oldest university in the whole wide world. Dating back to 859 AD, the University of al-Qarawiyyin is older than Egypt’s Azhar … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Our lives would not have been the same without these inventors. Everything from wifi to phones to cameras, we have because the ideas have originated from Muslim inventors. Take a look and who shaped our current world. Rachid Yazami Professor Rachid Yazami is an engineer and scientist … Continued
By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer The years you spend at university are great times to create memories while discovering what your true passions are in life. It’s also a place to make friends and find where you fit. All universities have organizations/clubs that you can join. They are open to everyone who wants to … Continued
By Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Textbooks can be critical when it comes to learning a language, especially at the university level. Conversation in class helps refine skills and pronunciation, but readings, vocabulary lists, and practice activities are a necessary complement for in-person instruction. When it comes to learning Arabic, there is no textbook in … Continued
By Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Most high school and university students can recognize the Classics as the study of ancient and classical Rome and Greece. Few, however, know much about the rest of the Mediterranean during the ancient and classical periods. While some high school curricula may briefly gloss over Ancient Egypt and call … Continued
SOURCE: STYLIST BY: ANNA-MARIE CROWHURST It’s all thanks to Fatima al-Fihri that universities around the world exist. After founding the world’s first known university, the University of al-Qarawiyyin, a centre of higher education, it ultimately paved the way for modern universities around the globe. What did she do? Fatima al-Fihri was a Muslim woman from … Continued
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