Scholars in the Press
Nael Hijjo Wins the 2026 New World Language Educator Award
October 19, 2026 We are proud to announce that on October 17, 2026, one of our valued scholar-members, Dr. Nael Hijjo, was named winner of the 2026 New World Language Educator Award at the Nebraska Language Association annual conference. Congratulations!
“The Ukrainian centres of excellence project is a non-starter”
Even if the Russians hadn’t invaded, the World Bank’s incremental steps were never going to solve Ukrainian HE’s entrenched problems, says Ararat Osipian Published on October 12, 2026 in Times Higher Education By Ararat Osipian The timing of the World Bank’s attempts to improve Ukrainian…Continue reading→
Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu Has Been Released
We are so pleased to announce that our colleague, Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, has been released!! Dr. Ibadoghlu was arrested in Azerbaijan in 2023 and served 274 days in prison before being released under house arrest where he stayed without medical care until very recently. He…Continue reading→
New Interview – Anouar Rahmani on “Hallucinations of Jibril”
Released October 2, 2026 Published by The African Authors Podcast, a platform that celebrates the voices, stories, and journeys of African writers. Each episode dives into the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs of authors across the continent, offering listeners a deeper connection to African literature. Whether…Continue reading→
New Article: “The 9/11 I Lived in Gaza”
By Nael HijjoSeptember 11, 2026 Published in The Progressive Magazine One very vivid memory that I will never forget took place on September 11, 2001. I was fourteen years old, still in middle school, living in a U.N. refugee camp in Deir al-Balah in central…Continue reading→
Latest articled by Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu including, “The Political Economy of Azerbaijan’s Connectivity Strategy”
Published Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI)July 27, 2026 In the article, he explore how Azerbaijan’s ambition to become a key transit and energy hub—through initiatives such as the Middle Corridor and the Zangezur Corridor (TRIPP)—is shaped by the country’s domestic political economy. The…Continue reading→
“Fellowships shelter writers in exile — until they end”
Philadelphia Inquirer Sunday, July 19, 2026 Anouar Rahmani, is an exiled Algerian writer and human rights advocate. “Not long ago, I was a celebrated exiled writer, one of the most visible faces at City of Asylum Pittsburgh — a grassroots organization that helps endangered writers…Continue reading→
Hedaya Shamun – Crisis Readiness Trainer
Heydaya Shamun has been certified as a Crisis Readiness Trainer by Vital Voices. As part of this program, she completed specialized training in crisis preparedness, risk management, safety planning, and emergency response, particularly for communities affected by war and humanitarian crises. The program brought together…Continue reading→
India, Nigeria, Ukraine: War Puts International Medical Students in A Stalemate
By: Ararat L. Osipian Published by: World Voices Nexus: The WCCES Chronicle In early 2022, international students were exiting Ukraine en masse due to the war. This exodus resulted in academic stalemate. Problems with coursework, degree recognition, and enrollment in medical programs in their home…Continue reading→
A Dance Like This in the Middle of the Field Is My Desire
We are delighted to share that Dr. Sahraa Karimi’s limited series project, A Dance Like This in the Middle of the Field Is My Desire, has been selected as one of the nine projects chosen for the first edition of the Series Launch: Essentials program at…Continue reading→