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Lindow, Megan – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2007
This article describes the hardships of rural life encountered and witnessed by the students at the Ahfad University for Women as they participate in the university's Rural Extension Program which is required of all fourth-year students. The program involves traveling in groups to impoverished communities across Sudan to share their knowledge,…
Descriptors: Womens Education, Universities, Single Sex Colleges, Social Change
Ramadan, Tariq – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2007
In this article, the author talks about the situation of Muslims in Western countries such as the United States. Here, the author talks about his experience wherein his visa was being revoked in late July 2004. The reason is that he made donations totaling approximately $900 to a Swiss Palestinian-support group that is now on the American…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Muslims, Islamic Culture, Terrorism
Wilson, Robin – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2002
Discusses how the job market for scholars of Islamic history, culture, and languages has never been better. (EV)
Descriptors: Demand Occupations, Employment Opportunities, Higher Education, Islam
McMurthie, Beth – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2001
Explores how, for Muslim students on American campuses, life consists of frequent conflicts and occasional compromises with the secular culture. (EV)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Islamic Culture, Muslims
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This January 23, 2004 issue of "Chronicle for Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Never Mind: An Assistant Professor Who Thought about Quitting Academe has a…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Teacher Persistence, Law Schools, Graduate Students