News Archive

2016
Month Story
04 Recent visitors to NU-Q
04 NU-Q partners with Qatar Shell
04 Class of 2015 graduate wins Education Excellence Award
04 Middle East commentator Sultan Al-Qassemi encourages students to share their perspective
04 Universita della Svizzera italiana professor presents research at Northwestern University in Qatar
04 Evanston Exchange Program allows NU-Q juniors to experience the U.S. campus
03 NU-Q senior receives award at the 2016 Annual Research Conference
03 Student work in media and research recognized
03 Young filmmakers celebrated at Thimun Qatar Northwestern Film Festival
03 Media survey shows concern for online monitoring by private companies
03 NU-Q – DFI report indicates shifting, expanding media industries in Middle East
03 IPI World Congress panel discussion: media use and regulation in the MENA region
03 NU-Q lecturer in journalism wins international film award at DC festival
03 NU-Q to showcase research at Qatar Foundation annual research conference
03 Weekend workshops introduce high school students to university life
03 Students begin unique overseas residency program
03 Northwestern professor discusses evolution of U.S. culture in the Middle East
03 NU-Q research on Qatari driving and Islamic history in Africa is recognized
02 Northwestern extends agreement for programs in Qatar through academic year 2027-28
02 Weekend workshops at NU-Q introduce high school students to university life
02 Documentary films "Old South" and "A Struggle for Home" to screen on February 21
02 American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar to host panel on upcoming U.S. elections
02 Al Jazeera sports presenter to speak at NU-Q
01 NU-Q students build bridges with employers
01 NU documentary inspires with story of hope and racial reconciliation
01 NU-Q forum with journalists who bring Middle East stories to life
01 NU-Q students receive expert research support from U.S. mentors under new agreement
01 YouTube star Abu Muteb visits NU-Q
01 Dean Dennis: NU-Q prepares students for global careers
2015
Month Story
12 Local high school students attend media weekend workshops
12 Student 'ambassadors' represent university on and off campus
12 In Qatar’s Education City, U.S. colleges are building an academic oasis
12 NU-Q faculty documentary at Al Jazeera International Film Festival
12 Interview with journalist Christina Paschyn
11 Students and alumni present films at Ajyal Youth Film Festival
11 Embracing alternative media: Q&A with communication professor Joe Khalil
11 At Doha's Education City, pioneers cut Western education path
11 Al Jazeera presenter: "The job of journalists is becoming harder"
11 NU-Q hosts inaugural alumni weekend in Dubai
11 Annual report cites “benchmark year” of growth and achievement
11 O'Keefe: SoC's modular curriculum approach prepares students to work in creative industries
11 Nanci Martin appointed as director of strategic media and marketing
10 NU-Q grad wins Pulitzer fellowship, publishes report on debt and climate change in India
10 Over 700 student leaders shine at fourth Qatar Leadership Conference
10 Khouri to students: Don’t be dazzled by change and fighting in the Middle East
10 NU-Q adds top talent in media, film, and technology to faculty ranks
10 New associate dean for academic affairs appointed
09 NU-Q unveils Dean’s List of top students
09 Education City schools recognized in US academic excellence rankings
09 "Her Majlis" exhibition, open through October 8
09 NU-Q hosts colorful convocation ceremony to welcome the Class of 2019
09 Convocation address to the Class of 2019: the university and the Arab tradition
08 High school students conclude immersive summer media program
08 NU-Q explores the consequences of rapid technological change for media industries
06 [AUDIO] NU-Q media use survey discussed on SiriusXM radio
06 High school students uncover the inside scoop on reporting, advertising and PR at NU-Q summer sessions
05 NU-Q students showcase local accomplishments at US campus
05 NU-Q celebrates fourth graduating class
04 Fall semester Dean's List announced
04 Malala Fund co-founder Shiza Shahid to address NU-Q graduates
04 National optimism rises across the Middle East, while support for free speech falls
04

Evanston and Qatar campuses come together during NU-Q Go Wild Week

04

Films on cyber bullying, dangerous driving win big at THIMUN Qatar Northwestern Film Festival

04

NU-Q and DFI announce plans for collaborative research on media industry in the Middle East

03

NU-Q launches major redesign of flagship website

03

Students take on Zambia's water crisis during Spring Break

03 Students present research on deadly driving
03 To meet demand for regional content, ‘create, collaborate and ensure local relevance,’ industry experts say
03 The role of Qatari women among ground-breaking research at WAPOR regional conference
03 Students kick off NU-Q journalism residency with two big articles
02 Doha media symposium charts the future of global news and entertainment
02 Students explore emerging sports culture with new website Qatar Sports Tanmiya
02

Renowned Pulitzer Center offering reporting fellowship to NU-Q student

02 Local students find career opportunities in growing media sector
02 Alumnae featured in book celebrating influential women of Qatar
01 NU-Q women make a slam dunk in HBKU basketball league
2014
Month Headline
12 Local talent in full view as NU-Q delivers packed program at Ajyal Film Festival
11 NU-Q unveils Dean’s List for top students
11 Qatar Media Industries Forum examines “Brand Qatar”
10 NU-Q, GU-Q and THIMUN Qatar provide essential leadership development opportunities for educators and students at Qatar Leadership Conference
10 Local high school students offered unique learning experience at NU-Q media workshops
09 Universities join forces for innovative seminar exploring life, history and culture in Qatar
09 Attracted to Qatar, US students from Northwestern first to study at NU-Q
09 World-class communication and journalism faculty members join NU-Q
08 NU-Q welcomes largest class to date
08 NU-Q hosts experts on learning and teaching excellence
08 Local student filmmaking talent recognized by NU-Q at summer media program
08 Qatar-based research in the spotlight at global journalist and mass media conference
07 Alumni, faculty and staff share insights with high school students in Summer Media Institute
06 NU-Q research draws US$1.5 million plus in funding
05 Facebook use among Qataris remarkably low
05 NU-Q celebrates third graduating class
05 “Parsing ‘Arab Spring'” explores the power of words in a viral age
04 NU-Q and THIMUN Qatar award student filmmakers seeking social change
04 Nearly half of Arabs watch American films, yet most want more regional content: survey
04 NU-Q celebrates talent at annual Media Awards
03 Top NU-Q scholars from Qatar and US launch “On the Ground” publication
03 NU-Q recognizes top achievers
03 NU-Q welcomes new associate dean for research and first director of media gallery
03 Academy Award-nominated director of The Square to address NU-Q graduates
03 NU-Q and DFI set April 16 as release for major entertainment media survey results
02 Al Jazeera director general advises students on journalism careers
02 Students launch website to probe environmental issues
01 NU-Q researchers and students win UREP grant to study societal engagement among Qatari women
01 Students gain hands-on experience at top media firms
01 Top talent joins NU-Q’s expanding leadership team