Council Chronicle Vol. 6, No. 3 (Summer-Fall 2012) (.pdf file)
The National Council, in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) and Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), escorted a delegation of Model Arab League students on a cultural immersion study visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, December 27, 2012-January 7, 2013.
Education and understanding have no borders, The Captain’s Log, April 10, 2013
MT Spotlight: MSU sophomore traveling to Saudi Arabia, KZBK , December 4, 2012
Council Chronicle Vol. 6, No. 2 (Spring 2012) (.pdf file)
From June 21-July 3, 2012, the National Council, in partnership with the Lebanon Renaissance Foundation, organized and escorted ten students on a study visit to Lebanon. The delegation was made up primarily of alumni from the Council’s Model Arab League Student Leadership Development Program. Through the study visit the students gained direct personal experience in Lebanese culture, society, and economics, and came away with a more deeply informed knowledge of Lebanon’s strategic aims and requirements as they pertain to Lebanese-U.S. relations and Lebanon’s role in regional and world affairs.
“Lebanon” by Linda Pappas Funsch, The Frederick News-Post, December 2, 2012.
Arts & Sciences students chosen for international honors, John Carroll University News, May 8, 2012
Council Chronicle Vol. 5, No. 3 (Summer – Fall 2011) (.pdf file)
The National Council, in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) and Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), escorted a delegation of Model Arab League students on a cultural immersion study visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, December 28, 2011-January 7, 2012.
Cadet will travel to Saudi Arabia for winter fellowship, The Citadel Newsroom , December 12, 2011
The National Council organized and escorted a Malone Fellows delegation comprised of faculty advisers from the Model Arab League Student Leadership Development Program on a study visit to Morocco from June 24 – July 4, 2011.
Visit of University Professors from America, Yacout Info, July 4, 2011
Morocco: Crossroads of cultures, The Frederick News-Post, January 22, 2012
Morocco: Colors and contrasts, The Frederick News-Post, January 29, 2012
Morocco: Desert adventure…into the Sahara, The Frederick News-Post, January 29, 2012
Interview with Professor Linda Pappas Funsch, North Africa United, April 24, 2012
Through participation in the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ Model Arab League (MAL) program students learn about the politics and history of the Arab world, and the arts of diplomacy and public speech. MAL helps prepare students to be knowledgeable, well-trained, and effective citizens as well as civic and public affairs leaders.
Model Arab League from NCUSAR on Vimeo.
The National Council, in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) and Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), escorted a delegation of female Model Arab League students on a cultural immersion study visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, December 30, 2010 – January 12, 2011.
Visit enlightens 10 American students about Saudi culture, Arab News, April 3, 2011
GV student travels to Saudi Arabia on fellowship, Grand Valley Lanthorn, January 23, 2011
Central grad tells of Saudi trip, Forsyth News, February 1, 2011
Saudi Arabia is no longer ‘foreign’ to me, The Saudi Gazette, February 20, 2011
Fellowship in Saudi Arabia, Grand Valley State University Success Stories, December 21, 2010
Council Chronicle Vol. 4, No. 2 (Summer – Fall 2010) (.pdf file)
Council Chronicle Vol. 4, No. 1 (Winter – Spring 2010) (.pdf file)
The National Council, in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) and Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), escorted a delegation of nine Model Arab League students on a cultural immersion study visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 6-16, 2010.
Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation Hosts Visit of US Students from NCUSAR Youth Leadership Development Program [Photo]
Follow the student delegation on Andrew Cotton’s blog
A window on the Arab world, Northeastern University News, July 1, 2010
Girl Effect movement sweeping the globe, By Muna Abu Sulayman, Arab News, June 15, 2010
Americans divided over US policies on Israel, say US students, Arab News, June 20, 2010
NCUSAR Visits Jubail Industrial City, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu News, June 21, 2010
Overseas trip changes perceptions of UM-Dearborn student, The Arab American News, October 10, 2010
Josh Hilbrand, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations – An Arab diplomat for the weekend (via Common Ground News Service)
Read more about the National Council’s Model Arab League Program.
Council Chronicle – Vol. 3, No. 2 (Summer – Fall 2009) (.pdf file)
Council Chronicle – Vol. 3, No. 1 (Winter-Spring 2009) (.pdf file)
