Northwestern University in Qatar
Education City, Qatar +974 4454 5100
Dean Dennis is a widely-known institution-builder, educator, and author having led several organizations over a distinguished career in higher education, foundations, and advanced study centers.
NU-Q's Joint Advisory Board is comprised of members designated by Northwestern University and the Qatar Foundation.
Jonathan Holloway
Provost, Northwestern University
His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari
Qatar State Minister with rank of Deputy Prime Minister
His Excellency Hassan Abdullah Al Thawadi
His Excellency Hassan Abdullah Al Thawadi Secretary General, Supreme Committee on Legacy and Delivery
Ahmad M. Hasnah
President, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation
Rami G. Khouri
Director of the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, American University of Beirut
Geneva Overholser
Editor, news leader, educator and former ombudsman of the Washington Post
Samir Mayekar
President of the Northwestern University Alumni Association; CEO of SiNode Systems
Yaser Bishr
Executive Director of Digital, Al Jazeera Media Network
Mayan Zebeib
Chief Communication Officer, Qatar Foundation (ex officio member)
Everette E. Dennis
Dean and Chief Executive Officer, Northwestern University in Qatar (ex officio member)
NU-Q's workplace community is comprised of faculty and staff from around the globe, bringing years of professional experience in their fields.
Our diverse student body, representing more than 40 nationalities, are motivated and socially conscious. Our graduates join a growing network of creative, enterprising NU-Q alumni, as well as tens of thousands of Northwestern alumni in leadership and creative roles around the world.