Doha, Qatar – January 11th-16th, 2025 – A group of students recently returned from an enriching six-day trip to Doha, Qatar, where they had the opportunity to attend two significant events hosted by Al-Jazeera: the Conference on AI and the Mobile Journalism Workshop with the Al-Jazeera Media Institute. This trip is part of the ongoing collaboration between Education Above All and Al-Quds Bard College, providing students with unique learning opportunities in the media.

By Ceazar Sobeih

Ceazar Sobeih’s photo during his tour in Europe, the German Alps side, 2024.

Three years ago I made the decision to enroll at Al-Quds Bard College (AQB). I joined the program of Molecular Genetics, hoping to foster and grow my passion for the field of Genetics. AQB has since provided me with an environment that nurtured my skills on several levels, academically, socially, and intellectually. One of these great opportunities that AQB has provided me with is the study abroad program which I am currently participating in. 

By Shahd Sataria, 

When I joined Al-Quds Bard College (AQB) in 2012, and enrolled in the Human Rights and International Law program, I underwent different changes. AQB quickly began shaping my outlook, perspective, and personal growth. One of the most powerful lessons came early in my studies during an assignment in the Introduction to Human Rights course. I was tasked with defining “human rights” based on a fifty-page text. Frustrated by the lack of a clear answer, I turned to my professor, who encouraged me to develop my own definition through research and critical thinking. That moment transformed my approach to learning, teaching me that true knowledge lies not in ready-made answers but in the courage to ask deeper questions and embrace uncertainty as a path to growth.

My name is Renad Issa, I am from Hebron, Palestine, and I studied Human Rights and International Law at Al-Quds Bard College (AQB). I began my academic journey at AQB in 2016 and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2021. AQB provided an exceptional environment for critical thinking and learning, pushing me to challenge and re-evaluate preconceived notions and gain a more complex insight into the world.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates hosted the Head of the Al-Quds Bard’s BA Program in Global Studies and Diplomacy, Dr. Amneh Badran, in a seminar titled 'Global Citizenship and Public Diplomacy'. The event took place at the Ministry’s headquarters yesterday in Ramallah. The lecture was attended by ministry staff from various departments and sections, as well as a wide participation via Zoom by staff from Palestinian embassies and missions abroad.

Al-Quds Bard College (AQB) wins First Place in the prestigious MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship for its Civic Engagement Program, in recognition of its continuous efforts to link education to the betterment of the community.