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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently presented Syracuse University's School of Education Dean Douglas Biklen with the 2011 UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize, honoring him for his work promoting quality education and equal opportunity for persons with educational disabilities.
SU students interested in the Middle East have a number of student abroad programs to choose from, including the Muslim cultures program at SU London and exchange programs at Bogazici Univeristy in Istanbul, Turkey and the American University in Cairo, Egypt. Read more
Syracuse University Press maintains one of the strongest collections of Middle East-related titles of any university or academic publisher in the United States. Read more
Syracuse University recently hosted three events for students in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region. Admitted students and their parents were invited to engage with SU staff, other admitted students and recent alumni of the University.
For the third consecutive year, Raymond International Pipeline Services Group is providing an invaluable opportunity for students from Syracuse University’s L C Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS) to travel to the Persian/Arabian Gulf region to learn first-hand about a real-world issue impacting the Arabian Peninsula—the supply of potable water in arid regions. Raymond International Headquarters is in Bahrain and has offices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and UK.
"I have been astounded by what is available here; the American hospitality has far exceeded my expectations." Jordanian reporter Asharf Al-Raie and seven other international journalists visited Syracuse University as part of a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Their visit coincided with the U.S. elections, as they observed firsthand democracy in action and how a free press covers that process.
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Syracuse University and the Near East Foundation (NEF) have formed an unprecendented affiliation that brings together SU’s rich mix of academic programs, institutes and other resources with NEF’s 95 years of experience in social and economic development to find creative solutions to the challenges of vulnerable communities in the Middle East and Africa. Read more
Syracuse University has further strengthened its presence in the Middle East with the creation of its first international regional council. The Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) Regional Council will focus on elevating the university’s profile, while selectively building relationships in these key geographic areas. SU Provost and Vice Chancellor Eric Spina presided over the council’s inaugural meeting, which was held in Dubai.
A new regional manager in Dubai is the latest investment by Syracuse University to further build on its established presence in the Gulf. Sherlyn Sychua has been appointed the regional manager for advancement and external affairs/admissions. Sychua¿s responsibilities include undergraduate recruitment and admissions, as well as efforts to develop and maintain relationships with SU alumni and institutions in the Gulf states.
Edward R. Murrow Program for International Journalists Leaders for Democracy Fellowship
