NU-Q in the News
NU-Q is the ‘first chapter in our success story’
Following the convocation of the first graduating class from Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), the president of Northwestern Morton Schapiro has expressed his delight at the success of the university here, saying that the past four years have surpassed the institution’s expectations ahead of establishing a presence in Qatar. Gulf Times. May 11, 2012.
NU-Q inaugural graduation: a historic moment for media in Qatar
Northwestern University in Qatar celebrated its inaugural graduation on May 9 in a commencement ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre, welcoming a new generation of aspiring media professionals to the field. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, Al Raya, Al Arab, Al Watan, NU News Center, DC4MF, The Daily Q, FANA News - EN, Al Bawaba - EN, Zawya, Media ME, Tech Investor News, Mohamed Tazi, Gulf in the Media, Info qat, Topix, FANA News - AR, Al Bawaba - AR, Gulf in the Media. May 10, 2012
President Schapiro Hosts NU-Q Student Awards Event
Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro hosted an Awards luncheon in Qatar, recognizing the top students in Journalism, Communication, Liberal Arts, Media Achievement, and Student Leadership, and granting the Dean’s Award. Al Sharq, Al Watan, NU News Center, The Daily Q, Trade Arabia, Find Law, India Times. May 8, 2012.
Young Qatari carries on the family media
Jassim Al Rumaihi is carrying on a family tradition in media as he prepares to graduate from Northwestern University in Qatar this week, when he will start to work full-time in the Al Jazeera Arabic newsroom. Gulf Times, Al Arab, FANA News - EN, Zawya, Gulf in the media. May 7, 2012
NU-Q Seniors
Sketches of four members of the inaugural graduating class in Doha. NU News Center. May 7, 2012.
36 NU-Q seniors get degrees in the school’s first graduation
With 36 students receiving Bachelor of Science degrees from the Medill School of Journalism or the School of Communication, Northwestern University in Qatar will be celebrating its inaugural graduation ceremony next week on May 9. The Daily Q. May 3, 2012.
Graduating student puts media education to work in Qatar’s growing digital industry
Working as social media specialist and conducting research on media usage in Qatar, Md Rezwan Al Islam is already translating his education into a full-time career as he prepares to graduate from Northwestern University in Qatar on May 9. Gulf Times, Qatar Tribune, The Peninsula, Zawya, My Education City, Al Bawaba - EN, Silo Breaker, AME info - AR. May 2, 2012.
NU-Q to graduate first class of journalism and communication students on May 9
On May 9, Northwestern University in Qatar will graduate its first student class in an inaugural commencement ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, QNA - EN, Al Raya, Al Sharq, Al Arab, Al Watan, QNA - AR, FANA News - EN, Al Bawaba - EN, Media ME, Zawya, FANA News - AR, Al Bawaba - AR. April 25, 2012
NU-Q student films nominated at Al Jazeera International Documentary Festival
Two films produced by students at Northwestern University in Qatar were nominated in the “Promising Films” category at the 8th Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival, which concluded this Sunday. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, Al Sharq, Al Watan, QNA-AR, Trade Arabia, Digital production ME, Media ME, Mohamed Tazi, Ed Arabia, Media Avaatar ME. April 23, 2012
Admissions to NU-Q media programs most competitive to date
Northwestern University in Qatar has issued acceptance letters to what will be the most elite class of incoming students yet to its Journalism and Communication programs for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Peninsula, Al Raya, Al Sharq, Al Arab, Al Watan, QNA - AR, Zawya, Media ME, Al Bawaba - EN, Mohamed Tazi, Trade Arabia, FANA News - AR, AME info - AR, Al Bawaba - AR. April 21, 2012
We need national cadres qualified to work in the media
Q&A with Dr. Everette E. Dennis, dean and CEO of NU-Q. Al Raya. 16 April 2012
Northwestern promotes Stephen Franklin to Executive Director of Planning, Development and Construction
Northwestern University in Qatar has announced today the promotion of Stephen Franklin to executive director of planning, development and construction. Gulf Times, Qatar Tribune, Al Raya, Al Sharq, Al Arab, Qatar Opportunity 2022, Al Bawaba - EN, AME info - EN, Zawya, Al Bawaba - AR, AME info - AR. April 11, 2012
Film documents identity crisis among Sudanese
Students of Northwestern University-Qatar will screen a documentary that chronicles the untold story of identity crisis in Sudan. ‘Sudan: Divided Identity, Divided Land’ premieres today. The Peninsula. April 11, 2012
Digital guru of The Washington Post speaks on merging content with technology
The Washington Post director of digital, mobile, and new product design brought an insider’s perspective on the transition from print to digital media to Northwestern University in Qatar recently, in a weeklong guest lecture engagement with students. The Peninsula, QNA- EN, Al Raya, Al Sharq, Al Arab, Al Watan, QNA - ARDigital Production ME, Business Intelligence ME, Media ME, Zawya, AME info - EN, Mohamed Tazi, , FANA News - AR , Al Bawaba - AR, AME info - AR. April 9, 2012.
TEDx rekindling the ‘college experience’
In an emotionally powerful and moving talk, Ann Woodworth, associate professor in the School of Communications at Northwestern University – Qatar, explained how acting is a form of human communication, and makes us pay attention to others, to human behavior and what is and isn’t being said. Doha Insight. April 8, 2012.
NU-Q Publishes Documentation of Libya’s First Steps towards a Free and Open Media
Northwestern University in Qatar announced today the publication of a report documenting Libya’s first steps toward establishing an independent national media system. The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, Media Vision for Libya, Media ME, Al Sharq, QNA - AR, Al Bawaba - EN, Al Bawaba - AR, AME info - AR, Zawya. April 4, 2012
Film festival awards high schoolers for documentaries on disability, discrimination and disaster recovery
Young filmmakers from China, Qatar and Hungary have been awarded at the first annual THIMUN Qatar Northwestern Film Festival this weekend. Their winning documentaries covered issues including disaster recovery in Japan following a tsunami, discrimination against people with disabilities, and the plight of migrant workers in the Middle East and China. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Al Raya, Al Sharq, Al Watan, QNA - AR, Digital Production ME, Topix. April 2, 2012
Why Libya Needs a Free Media to Emerge
One year after the revolution began in Libya, one of the most potent symbols of the Gaddafi regime's repression--the state-run media--has all but disappeared. But Libya's future is no less perilous without development of a free, independent media. In this article, Everette E.
Dennis, dean and CEO of Northwestern University in Qatar and an expert in media law and governance, outlines the steps the National Transitional Council has taken to build viable, new media institutions and what needs to be done to enshrine freedom of the press in this bellwether country. Huffington Post. March 28, 2012
Northwestern documentary project brings stories of Arab refugees to American audiences
After a 10-day reporting trip to Jordan, journalism students from Northwestern University’s campuses in Qatar and Evanston, Illinois have produced six short films documenting the lives of Palestinian, Syrian and Iraqi refugees. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, QNA - EN, AME info - EN, Zawya, Al Sharq, Al Watan, QNA - AR, FANA News - AR. March 28, 2012
Elite Schools Find New Base in Emirates
Journalism courses from Northwestern University in Illinois are available at its Education City branch, which will graduate its first senior class of 36 students this May. The New York Times. March 27, 2012
Qatar Foundation gives independent school students a head start
Mounir Ouainaimi from Northwestern University in Qatar stressed the significance of early preparation to ensure pupils achieve their desired goals. Zawya. March 27, 2012
Northwestern University in Qatar seniors to launch digital production company
Four young women will be starting their own digital production company this year with funds they won in QITCOM’s innovation competition in early March. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, FANA News - EN, Zawya, Al Bawaba - EN, Trade Arabia, Digital Production - ME, Jordan Directions, Marhaba, Media ME, Gulf News, AME info - EN, Al Raya, Al Arab, Al Watan, Al Bawaba - AR. 23 March 2012
The Qatar Online Oral History Project takes second place in QNRF's Fourth Annual UREP competition
Northwestern University in Qatar’s Andrew Mills supervised the multimedia project, conducted by Qatar University students Mariam Dahrouj , Shatha Farajallah and Sara Al-Khalfan from Qatar University. Zawya, Al Bawaba -EN, Al Sharq, Al Raya, QNA - AR, FANA News - AR. 21 March 2012
Interactive media installation set to be centerpiece of new Northwestern University in Qatar building
When Northwestern University in Qatar opens its new Education City building in 2014, visitors will encounter a high-tech, interactive media installation that will trace the past, present and future of communication, media and journalism. The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, QNA - EN, MEED, Zawya, FANA News - EN, AME info - EN, USA Today, Topix, Find Law- Legal Pulse, India Times, The Times of India, Finanzen.net, Tunis Daily News, Media ME, Doha Insight, Palestine Journal, QF Radio, Al Sharq, Al Arab, Al Watan, QNA - AR, FANA News - AR, AME info - AR, Edigear. March 17, 2012
Reality shows revolutionize Arab TV
Joe Khalil, a visiting assistant professor of communication at Northwestern University in Qatar, explains how reality shows are perceived in the Arab world. CNN, Saida Online, March 17, 2012
Northwestern University in Qatar holds its annual Career and Internship Fair
Qatar's premier companies joined leading local and international media organizations to recruit students at Northwestern University in Qatar's annual Career and Internship Fair at Education City. Gulf Times, Qatar Tribune, MEED, AME info - EN, I4U News, Qatar Opportunity 2022, Al Sharq, Al Watan, FANA News - AR. 14 March 2012
Students on Northwestern University in Qatar’s Fall Dean’s List exude talent
In recognition of their academic excellence during the fall term last year, Northwestern University in Qatar has announced the names of 45 students who have earned the distinction of being placed on the Dean’s List. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, FANA News - EN, Al Bawaba- EN, Zawya, Topix, Get Local News, Jordan Directions, Doha Press, Al Sharq, Al Arab, Al Watan, Al Bawaba. March 13, 2012
QF Radio interviews Dean Dennis
QF Radio speaks to Northwestern’s Dean, Dr. Everette E. Dennis, about the Plans for the university’s new building.QF Radio March 11, 201
Sessions organised for Al Fikra participants
Christina Andrews, Journalism major at Northwestern University, was present at a session so that she could learn more about participating in Al Fikra, a business plan competition held by Enterprise Qatar.Gulf Times, Al Watan. March 7, 2012
Policy Economist: The future is in privatization of natural monopolies
One of Northwestern University’s leading professors, Dr. Ronald R. Braeutigam, weighed in on a key economic policy issue in a visit to the Qatar campus on Monday evening. In an address to students and faculty, he suggested that “privatization is the way forward for many types of natural monopolies.Business Intelligence ME, Broken Controllers, Al Raya, Al Watan. March 7, 2012
Journalism students in Qatar confront region’s diabetes and obesity crisis with multimedia site
Alarming obesity rates and their continued rise in the Gulf Cooperation Council have propelled a group of journalism students to take on the issue in a multimedia website aimed at raising awareness and preventing the epidemic’s further spread. The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, Gulf News, I love Qatar, Arabs Today, World News, Bikya Masr, Al Arabiya, Doha News, Masress, Al Sharq, Al Watan, QNA - AR. February 27, 2012
Inaugural GCC Film Festival opens in Doha
The second documentary is "The Falcon and the Revolution", an eight-minute film that surveys the life of an Egyptian falcon trainer who follows the Egyptian revolution from a distance. Jassim Al-Rumaihi and Ridwan Islam directed the film and it was produced by Northwestern University Qatar. Al Shorfa - EN, FANA News, QNA- AR, Al Raya, Al Arab, Al Shorfa - AR, Masress, Arabic Magazine. February 23, 2012
Top international media organizations to host NU-Q students this spring
Some of the world’s most prestigious media organizations, from news and fashion to public relations and filmmaking, will be training students from Northwestern University in Qatar this spring.Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, MEED, Zawya, AME info - EN, Topix, Mohamed Tazi, North Korea Times, Media ME, Silo Breaker, Twit Scoop, Al Sharq, Al Arab, Al Bawaba - AR.February 19, 2012
NUQ helps Libya draw media road map
THE Northwestern University in Qatar (NUQ) is exploring possibilities to help shape up the country’s new national media vision in the post-revolution Libya, says the Dean and CEO of NUQ Dr Everette E Dennis.Qatar Tribune. February 18, 2012
Google Industry Head for Gulf: The future is in digital multimedia, led by an explosion in online video
NU-Q student YaraFakhroo scores exclusive interview with Alfonso de Gaetano of Google on media trends and opportunities in the Gulf region.Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tibune, Zawya, Trade Arabia, Business Intelligence Middle East, Gulf in the Media, Al Bawaba - EN, Media ME, Al Arab, Al Watan, Al Bawaba - AR. February 15, 2012
Female athleticism on the rise in Qatar, accompanied by social and cultural challenges
With female sports participation in the Middle East on the rise, women and girls in the region are encountering a unique set of challenges not faced by their Western counterparts, according to recent research conducted at Northwestern University in Qatar.Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, Business Intelligence ME, Trade Arabia, Gulf News, Silo Breaker, Congoo, Oumma, Harian Terbit, Eurasia Review, Al Sharq, Al Arab, Al Watan Voice, Arabian Business, Sama Al Arab, Kalam Garayed. February 12, 2012
Medill Project Documents the Crackdown in Syria
Northwestern University journalism professors and students, chronicling one of the world’s biggest breaking stories, interviewed Syrian refugees who fled the crackdown by President Bashar al-Assad against the pro-democracy movement in Syria.Editor and Publisher.February 10, 2012
On The Syrian Border, Refugees Show Boldness and Passion
A group of students and faculty from Northwestern University in both Evanston, Illinois, and Doha, Qatar, traveled to Amman, Jordan, to report on Iraqi and Palestinian refugees for the RefugeeLives project.Huffingtonpost. February 8, 2012
Northwestern University in Qatar student takes business approach to tackling modern media issues
When Sara Khodr moved to Qatar with her family, after having spent the first 14 years of her life in Seattle, USA, she was struck by how much people here knew about the West and how little her friends back in the West knew of the Middle East. Sara, who comes from a Lebanese background, resolved to use the power of media to help right this imbalance.Zawya, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, Gulf in the Media. February 1, 2012
Northwestern University in Qatar appoints new Director of Student Affairs
Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) has named Greg Bergida as director of Student Affairs, effective January 1. In his new position, Bergida is responsible for syncing the NU-Q student experience outside of the classroom -from study abroad to career management to clubs and organizations—with the media school's academic curriculum.MEED, AME info - EN, Gulf Times, Al Arab, Middle East North Africa Financial Network, The Peninsula. January 29, 2012
Obama's State of the Union address indicates US focus on domestic, not foreign affairs
In his State of the Union address, US President Barack Obama indicated that he will be focusing his attention on internal problems over foreign affairs this election season, said political communication expert Betty Winfield.Business Intelligence ME, Zawya, Gulf News, Al Sharq, The Peninsula. January 25, 2012
Northwestern University in Qatar holds its second workshop in 'Get Ready!' series
A successful college application requires a firm understanding of the expectations of the admissions decision makers, according to Mounir A. Ouanaimi, director of Admissions at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q). MEED, AME info - EN, Doha Insight. January 25, 2012
NU-Q white paper calls for improved research and expanded education on Arab media
A just-released white paper from Northwestern University in Qatar urges academics and practitioners to shrug off the bureaucratic restrictions and outdated practices that have arrested the development of Arab media’s teaching curriculum and research agenda for decades. The Peninsula, AME info - AR, Gulf News, Zawya, AME info - EN. January 18, 2012
NU-Q admissions officers to give students an inside track to successful university applications
More than a hundred high school students from across Qatar gathered in December for the first session of the "Get Ready!" Workshop series at Northwestern University in Qatar. On Thursday, January 12, university hopefuls will converge on the journalism and communication school once more for expert advice on the college application process from Northwestern's own admissions officers. MEED, AME info - EN, Al Sharq, The Peninsula, Al Watan. January 9, 2012
“Nothing’s Wrong”... University film about Syrian events
Two Qatar University students, Emad Al-Shamma` and Manar Shlash, from the Civil Engineering Department, played the lead roles in a short film produced and directed by students from Georgetown and Northwestern Universities in Qatar. Al Sharq. January 7, 2012
Qatar needs a greater number of nationals to work in the media sector
Dr. Everette E. Dennis, the new dean of Northwestern University-Qatar disclosed that the date of the graduation ceremony for the first graduating class of the journalism and media students will be on the 9th of May.Al Arab. December 27, 2011
NU-Q students tackle issues of Arab identity in six original plays
Six young screenwriters and five acting students at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) brought stories of revolution, gender relations, and the struggle between traditional parents and their Westernized offspring to the stage this month, under the theme “Arab Awakenings.” Gulf News, Gulf Times, Al Arab, Al Bawaba - EN, The Peninsula. December 24, 2011
JEFFERY COLE MARKS THE OPENING OF THE ‘MEDIA VISION’ SPEAKER SERIES AT NU-Q
Northwestern University in Qatar presented a lecture by renowned media and internet expert, Jeffrey Cole, “What Everyone Needs to Know about the Internet.” Dr. Cole delved into how technological advances in online media affect daily life and made predictions about media’s future.Gulf Times, ITP.net, The Peninsula, Al-Arab, Al Watan, November 23, 2011.
NORTHWESTERN APPOINTS NEW FINANCE OFFICER
Northwestern University in Qatar has named Barry Sexton as director of business and finance (Chief Financial Officer), effective November 1. Sexton joined NU-Q from Northwestern's Evanston campus where he managed the University's payroll of some 20,000 people and supervised a 17-person staff. Al-Bawaba, MEED, November 23, 2011.
NU-Q WILL HOST ITS FIRST ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL IN QATAR IN MARCH 2012
The Northwestern University in Qatar and the Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) will host its first annual film festival in Qatar in March next year. The film festival will award scholarships and prizes, will encourage youth to engage in video advocacy on issues of international importance. Gulf Times, Qatar Tribune, November 17, 2011.
CAMPUSES THAT ARE REVOLUTIONIZING THE EDUCATIONAL WORLD
Qatar is sitting on treasure, a “diamond big as the Ritz", to quote the title of a Francis Scott Fitzgerald novel. In the depth of this small country in the Persian gulf are seventy-five years of reserve in gas and fifty years of oil. The horizon of the emirate seems without a cloud, assured of a royal annuity for many years to come. Le Monde (French), November 11, 2011 Read the article in English
NU-Q STUDENTS SHOOT TO FAME WITH AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY
Communication majors, Jassim Al Rumaihi (NU-Q ’12) and Rezwan Islam (NU-Q ’12) have come into fame after their short, locally-produced documentary, ‘A Falcon, A Revolution’ captivated viewers and captured awards at film festivals. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Al Arab. November 9, 2011.
REPORTER SHARES TIPS WITH NU-Q STUDENTS
Rosie Garthwaite, author of “How to Avoid Being Killed in a War Zone: The Essential Survival Guide For Dangerous Places,” recounts her experiences as a journalist at a Northwestern University in Qatar event. Gulf Times, Qatar Tribune. November 6, 2011
NU-Q CELEBRATES CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Understanding and celebrating diversity and cultural differences was the focus ‘Shades of Purple,’ a week-long series of events for students at Northwestern University in Qatar. The events included lectures, an art show, and comedy night. These events prompted participants to learn more about the cultural life at NU-Q and deepen their links with each other. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune. October 15, 2011.
DTFF TO SCREEN SIX FILMS MADE BY NU-Q STUDENTS
Six films made by students at the Northwestern University in Qatar have been selected to be screened to a large number of local and international audiences at the third Doha Tribeca Film Festival. The Peninsula. October 7, 2011.
NU-Q ROUNDTABLE ON QATAR’S ROLE IN SOCIAL MEDIA
Northwestern University in Qatar convened a roundtable for Qatar’s leading media professionals and digital entrepreneurs to discuss the future of social media in the region and the role that Qatar might potentially play. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, Al Sharq. October 5, 2011
NU-Q HOSTS TOP DELEGATION FROM HOME CAMPUS
A high level delegation from Northwestern University in Qatar’s home campus concluded a visit to Doha this week for a series of meetings that mark the next phase of the university’s operations and the appointment of Dean Everette E. Dennis. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, Al Bawaba, Al-Sharq, Al-Watan. October 3,2011.
NU-Q WELCOMES FOURTH INCOMING CLASS
Northwestern University in Qatar marked an important milestone this month when it welcomed its fourth incoming class, giving the University a full complement of students for the first time in its short history. The Class of 2015 completes the student body at NU-Q and will enable the University to offer an even more robust campus experience for its students, as they pursue top undergraduate degrees in communication and journalism.
Gulf Times, Eye of Riyadh. September 21, 2011
Professor Khalil provides insight into fallen Libyan leader’s communication Channels
Northwestern University in Qatar’s visiting professor and Arab television expert Joe F. Khalil lent his expertise to the question of Moammar Gadafi’s continued ability to communicate despite his fugitive status. CNN; September 10, 2011.
Dean Dennis talks about Northwestern’s Expansion Into Qatar
Dean Everette E. Dennis spoke to the Washington Post about why Northwestern University chose Qatar as the location for it’s first international campus. Washington Post, MediaGazer.com, Qatar Living, eCampusNews, ArabNewsWeek.com; August 31, 2011.
Company founded by NU-Q student urges healthy lifestyle during Ramadan
The Youth Company, an organization founded by Northwestern University in Qatar senior Mohamed Farid, partnered with Queen Medical to promote healthy living during Ramadan. Gulf Times; August 17, 2011.
Professor Khalil comments on Al Jazeera’s global sports ambitions
Al Jazeera is continuing its bid to become a global player in sports broadcasting. Northwestern University in Qatar visiting professor and Arab television expert Joe F. Khalil provides insight and analysis into the network’s recent deals in France. The New York Times; July 31, 2011.
Northwestern Summer program for high school students a success
More than 25 high school students from around the Gulf successfully completed Northwestern University in Qatar’s summer program. The program gave students the opportunity to spend one week learning about journalism and a second week learning about communication. Qatar Tribune, The Peninsula; Friday, July 21.
David Carr appointed COO
David Carr was named chief operations officer at Northwestern University in Qatar. Carr previously served Northwestern Qatar as director of information technology and chief technology officer, titles he will retain as COO. Qatar Tribune, AMEInfo.com; July 12, 2011.
Dean’s List announced
More than 25 Northwestern University in Qatar students made the Dean’s List for their academic achievements in the Spring 2011 semester. Qatar Tribune, July 6, 2011.
Northwestern Students cover conference on Science journalism
Students from Northwestern University in Qatar covered the World Conference of Science Journalists conference in Doha. The conference brings more than 600 science journalists, reporters, researchers and academics together to discuss a range of critical topics in science writing each year. The Northwestern students posted stories, audio and video on the conference to the WCSJ website. The Peninsula, Gulf Times, Al Bawaba, AMEInfo.com; June 23, 2011.
Northwestern’s new dean to sharpen focus on Digital media
Northwestern University in Qatar’s new dean, Dr. Everette E. Dennis, arrived on campus this week. Dean Dennis said he plans to build on the momentum the University has built in its first three years of operation and to increase the University’s focus on preparing students to enter a global, digital media world.
The Peninsula, Gulf Times, AMEinfor.com, MEED, Qatar Tribune, MENA Financial Network, Media Middle East; June 21, 2011.
Professor Abusharif published in the Los Angeles Review of Books
Northwestern University in Qatar journalism professor Ibrahim Abusharif writes about the book Desert Encounter, which recounts Danish journalist Knud Holmboe’s 1930 trek across North Africa. When it was published in 1931 Desert Encounter showed readers in the West the brutality the Libyans suffered under Italian colonial rule. Abusharif gives readers some insight in to how the history of the period influences the events and perceptions of today.
Los Angeles Review of Books; June 21, 2011.
Doha Debates give youth a chance to speak freely
The Doha Debates provide Arab youths a rare opportunity to speak their minds, asserts The New York Times. A Northwestern student weighs in.
The New York Times, June 8, 2011.
Northwestern students launch website to raise funds for japan
Northwestern journalism juniors Shannon Farhoud and Rana Khaled launched the site BloomForJapan.com to help raise funds for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11.
The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, Gulf Times, Zawya. May 9, 2011
NORTHWESTERN ADMITS STUDENTS FROM more than 25 COUNTRIES
Northwestern recoded the strongest group of admitted students in the University’s three-year history this year. The group comprised more than 80 students from more than 25 countries, including the United States, China and other countries in the region.
Qatar Tribune, Al-Sharq, Al-Watan. April 19, 2011
Acclaimed novelist Leila Aboulela Speaks at northwestern
Leila Aboulela discussed her latest novel, “Lyrics Alley,” at Northwestern University in Qatar in honor of World Book Day. Aboulela, who lives in Qatar and has a Sudanese and Egyptian heritage, spoke about multiculturalism and how to explore exploring one’s ancestry. April 14, 2011, The Peninsula.
NORTHWESTERN HOSTS A FORUM ON ARAB MEDIA REVOLUTION
Northwestern recently hosted “From Media Revolution to Street Revolution: Twenty Years of Commercial Arab Satellite Television,” a symposium and public event that examined the effect of media on the recent revolutions in the Arab world. Symposium participants represented the creative, business and academic sides of media. Al Jazeera English presenter Sami Zeidan moderated the public event. April 14, 2011. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Business Intelligence Middle, Dubai City Info, Dubib.com, Zawya.
NU-Q ORGANIZES A FORUM TO DISCUSS ARAB MEDIA REVOLUTION
On April 10, the 20th anniversary of satellite television’s introduction into the Arab world, Northwestern University in Qatar is organizing a public forum titled "From Media Revolution to Street Revolution: Twenty Years of Arab Commercial Satellite Television." The forum will discuss the Arab Media revolution that occurred during the 1990s and its impact on the recent street revolutions in Egypt, Tunisia and various other Arab countries. The Peninsula, Zawya. April 1, 2011
Northwestern Sponsors high school Documentary Film Festival
The documentary film ‘Sealine’ was awarded the best picture at the second High School Documentary Film Festival hosted by Northwestern University in Qatar and Qatar Academy to get students to explore on universal interests of Human Rights, sustainability and the environment and making them relevant to Qatar. NU-Q dean John Margolis presented the award to Jaser Alagha. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Al-Sharq, Al Arab. March 26, 2011.
Qatar Media Luminaries give northwestern students career advice
The media leaders gathered at a panel hosted by Northwestern to discuss careers in Qatar. The panelists included a television anchor, newspaper publisher, advertising executive, commercial filmmaker, magazine editor, and radio producer. Zawya, Al-Sharq. March 14, 2011
NOrthwestern STUDENT documents EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION on Film
Northwestern communication sophomore, Ethar Hassaan traveled to Egypt during the revolution and produced a short documentary about her experience in Tahrir square. Qatar Tribune, online exclusive.
Medill Dean John Lavine speaks in Qatar about global media trends
Nothwestern’s Medill School of Journalism dean, John Lavine, served as the keynote speaker at “Trends of the 21st Century Mass Communication,” a conference hosted by Qatar University recently. The conference included panel discussions that covered such topics as "Women and Media – In honor of International Women's Day;” "Revolution in Egypt: Student Views from the Gulf and United Sates". Menaan, AmeInfo, March 8, 2011.
STUDENTS LAUNCH WEBSITE ABOUT ROAD SAFETY IN QATAR
Journalism students at Northwestern University in Qatar recently completed work on a groundbreaking website that investigates traffic safety in Qatar. The website, QatarAccidents.org, features original journalism and gives visitors both a rare overview of traffic safety in the country and insight into the lives traffic accident victims. MENANN, February 23, 2011.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State holds discussion at Northwestern on media Freedom
United States Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey D. Feltman held a town hall-style meeting at Northwestern on media freedom in the Middle East and North Africa. Feltman praised the career choice of Northwestern students. “Journalism has played a critical role in the success of the democratic revolutions that have taken place in North Africa over the last two months and is a critical component of societies seeking to improve themselves,” he said. Zawya, The Peninsula, Foreign Policy, February 25, 2011.
NU alumni wins Oscar for best live action short film
Northwestern Alumni, Luke Matheny, received an Academy Award in the category of best live action short film for "God of Love”. Matheny wrote and directed the film, which was his graduate thesis for New York University's film school. The Daily Northwestern, March 2, 2011.
Professor HAMID NAFICY, CURATES IRANIAN FILM PROGRAM in Los Angeles
Northwestern professor, Hamid Naficy, selected classic films for 20th anniversary of UCLA’s Celebration of Iranian Cinema film festival last month. Some of the rare Iranian films screened were provided by Naficy, who originally curated the festival in 1990. Los Angeles Times, February 3, 2011.
Professor MUQEEM KHAN’S had his hands in Hollywood hits
Northwestern University in Qatar professor Muqeem Khan talked to The Daily Dawn about his professional career experience in Hollywood as an animator. Khan worked on Final Fantasy, George of the Jungle, Armageddon, and groundbreaking films. The Daily Dawn, February 20, 2011.
NORTHWESTERN STUDENTS PRODUCE A DOCUMENTARY ON ARAB HIP HOP
Three journalism students produced and screened "Broken Records" their first documentary on Arab hip-hop. The documentary featured some well-known and local hip-hop artists such as Omer Offendum and Majzara. The screening was held at the Education City student center and was followed by live performances of the artists featured in the documentary. National Geographic, Gulf Times, Qatar Tribune, February 10, 2011.
FACULTY PARTICIPATE IN A PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN JOURNALISM
The event was organized by Qatar Professional Women’s Network (QPWN) and brought together leading women journalists to discuss empowerment of women journalists. Mary Dedinsky and Janet Key, assistant professors in the journalism program, focused on training methods used at Northwestern University to enable female students to work in the region. The Peninsula, Gulf Times, BI Middle East, TradeArabia, February 5, 2011.
Northwestern faculty urges Arab leaders to remove free speech curbs
Eighteen faculty members at Northwestern University in Qatar have issued an open letter calling on Arab governments to remove barriers to free expression, in the context of the ongoing mass protests on Arab streets. Gulf Times, The Peninsula, February 4, 2011.
NORTHWESTERN STUDENTS PRODUCE DOCUMENTARIES on TURKEY
Students from Northwestern University in Qatar travelled to Turkey to investigate the popularity of Turkish television in the Middle East. The students’ work will be screened to the public. The week long trip to Istanbul was undertaken as part of the University’s broadcast journalism class. The Peninsula, Zawya, January 25, 2011.
NU-Q Sponsors Qatar Academy Film Festival
The Northwestern University in Qatar has partnered with Qatar Academy to support a national high school film competition that will see young people produce their own documentaries. The documentaries will address topics of universal interest – human rights, sustainable development, and the environment – while making them relevant to Qatar. Gulf Times, Al-Sharq, February 3, 2011.
Professor Profile: Tracy Vaughn on the american tradition of quilting
Northwestern University in Qatar Senior Lecturer Tracy Vaughn's academic focus on literature brought her to the American tradition of quilting. The artform is the "textile version of jazz," Vaughn said. Crosscurrents, Fall/Winter, 2010/2011.
Northwestern To hold Workshops for High School Students
An informational session titled ‘Discover Northwestern University in Qatar’ will be held tomorrow to profile the University’s programmes in Communication and Journalism. This flagship workshop is the penultimate session in the ‘Get Ready!’ Application Success workshop series, which is designed to help students submit more competitive college applications. The Peninsula, January 12, 2011.
New NU-Q dean ready for a challenge
Everette Dennis told the Daily Northwestern that he looks forward to NU-Q's future. "The school can be an institution that can have enormous impact on the region and the world," he said. "I think it's the most exciting educational collaboration in the media field anywhere in the world today." The Daily Northwestern, January 25, 2011.
Northwestern partners with Qatar Model United Nations to host film festival
The film festival is open to all high school students with an interest in filmmaking and exploring one of the three issues the film festival aims to illuminate – sustainable development, human rights and the environment. DigitalProductionME.com, December 27, 2010.
Journalism sophomore lands interview with U.S. Secretary of Energy
NU-Q journalism sophomore Thouria Mahmoud landed a big interview earlier this year when the United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu visited Education City. She also had an opportunity few other journalists get - a sit-down, on-camera interview with a member of the U.S. President's Cabinet. The White House Blog, April 25, 2010.
Hollywood filmmaker visits Northwestern
Northwestern University in Qatar students are well positioned to succeed in the film industry, Northwestern alum and filmmaker William Bindley told students at Northwestern University in Qatar on Monday. The Peninsula, Gulf Times, Zawya, March 23, 2010.
Dean Margolis discusses Northwestern University in Qatar
Dean Margolis discusses NU-Q and Education City on Chicago Public Radio. Chicago Public Radio, November 19, 2009.
Professor Hamid Naficy speaks on film industry in Doha
Al Jazeera discusses the film industry in Doha with Northwestern Univeristy in Qatar professor Hamid Naficy. Al Jazeera, November 1, 2009. Wall Street Journal, October 29, 2009.
Class of 2013 welcomed to Northwestern
The Gulf Times, The Peninsula and the Qatar Tribune all covered the welcoming of Northwestern University in Qatar's Class of 2013. The Gulf Times, The Peninsula, Qatar Tribune, August 18, 2009.
Class of 2013 welcomed to Northwestern
Northwestern University in Qatar welcomes the Class of 2013. Northwestern NewsCenter, August 17, 2009.
Qatar students visit Evanston campus
The Gulf Times discusses the recent trip of NU Q students to Northwestern's Evanston campus. The Gulf Times, July 20, 2009.
Qatar students visit Evanston campus
Students from Northwestern University in Qatar traveled to the United States for 10 days to visit with their counterparts in Evanston. Northwestern NewsCenter, June 1, 2009.
Northwestern announces plans for new building in Education City
The Peninsula discusses the timeline for Northwestern's building in Education City. The Peninsula, May 30, 2009.
Northwestern becomes sixth university to join Education City
Northwestern University in Qatar becomes the sixth university to officially join Education City. The Peninsula discusses Northwestern's opening ceremonies. The Gulf Times covers Northwestern's 'educational adventure'. The Peninsula, The Gulf Times, March 24 2009.
Northwestern to raise Qatar’s media profile
The Peninsula discusses Northwestern's goal to raise Qatar's media profile. The Peninsula, March 23, 2009.
Dean Margolis and students discuss NU-Q
Northwestern University in Qatar's Dean and a student discuss NU-Q in the Gulf Times. The Gulf Times, March 22, 2009.
Northwestern’s presence signals that Qatar is serious about media freedom
Gulf Times article on media freedom and Northwestern University in Qatar. The Gulf Times, December 26, 2008.
Dean Margolis talks Qatar Today
Dean John Margolis is interviewed by Qatar Today. Qatar Today, September 2008.
Northwestern plans outreach to local high schools
The Qatar Tribune discusses with Dean John Margolis how Northwestern University in Qater will reach out to local high schools.The Qatar Tribune, August 21, 2008.
Inaugural classes begin at Northwestern University in Qatar
Inaugural Classes Begin at Northwestern University in Qatar. Northwestern NewsCenter, August 18, 2008.
Northwestern and Qatar Foundation release details on new campus
Announcement of Northwestern University Affiliation with Qatar Foundation to Establish Northwestern University in Qatar. Northwestern NewsCenter, November 7, 2007.
