An Insider in Both Worlds: A Classroom and a Runway
By Meera Shaheen
“My classroom is my runway,” said Dr. Kurt Mertel, assistant professor of philosophy at the American University of Sharjah. With a bachelor’s...
Capturing the Emirati story: How Azza Alqubaisi infuses heritage into art and design
By Shaikha Alshamsi
Azza Alqubaisi is known as a jewelry artist, product designer and sculptor. She is commonly referred to as the first Emirati jewelry...
Draped in Culture: Unraveling the Diversity of South Indian Sarees
By Annalisa Lewis
Imagine you’re in South India, a vibrant, loud, and bustling place, where vibrant traditions intersect with modernity. From the inner gullies to...
5 Simple Steps to Make Kashmiri Noon Chai
By Malika Kaloo
Snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, glistening rivers, dark green forests and noon chai will greet you when you visit Kashmir. Also known...
3 Borders So Close: Art as a Visual Communicator for Third-Culture Kids
By Aleen Anderias
It was Palm Sunday at my local Armenian Church, and we had gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. At the ripe...
Raise Your GPA, not Your Weight: How to Eat Right in University
By Abdullah Al Tekreeti
You’re behind on six assignments, and four projects and you have two midterms to study for when suddenly, you hear your...
An insight into the world of Podcasting: A conversation with Ali Mortada
By Malika Kaloo
Ali Mortada is the founder and host of the "Up Next" podcast. He is an alumnus of the American University of Sharjah...
Eric De Barros talks education, career and Shakespeare for today
By Salma Ghalwash
Born in Harlem in New York City, Dr. Eric De Barros, an English professor, studied at one of the largest high schools...
From the Stage to the Classroom: The Multifaceted Journey of Gregory VanderPyl
By Tala Zoubi
“I was learning the New York life of a freelancer, of an artist, a bohemian,” said Gregory VanderPyl when describing his move...
