{
  "id": 12096103,
  "title": "Shaping the Future: Inside Northwestern University Qatar's Class of 2030",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/shaping-the-future-inside-northwestern-university-qatars-class-of-2030",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:37:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/10/2026/shaping-the-future-inside-northwestern-university-qatars-class-of-2030"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Class of 2030 at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) is set to embark on a new academic journey that goes beyond the realm of traditional learning. These students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, united by a common goal of exploring their interests and shaping their futures.\n\nAt the university's Convocation, Provost Erik Luijten highlighted the importance of conversation and creative work in education. He encouraged students to deepen their understanding by engaging in discussions, listening to different perspectives, and expressing their thoughts through various forms of creative expression.\n\nTamara Shahab El Din, an aspiring journalism student with a passion for sports, credits an internship at a news channel for sparking her interest in promoting women's sports. She aims to become a women's sports journalist, using her platform to give a voice to female athletes.\n\nRose A-Moayied Albanai, another journalism major, draws inspiration from her experiences in Syria and her work as a debater. She hopes to work in policymaking or diplomacy, giving a voice to people in the Middle East and Arab countries.\n\nMaruf Tanvir, who joined NU-Q from a military high school in Bangladesh, plans to use his background in technology and filmmaking to create documentaries exploring history, business, and technology. He believes that journalism is about uncovering the truth that has been obscured.\n\nNational athlete Ahmed Anas, representing Qatar in the Asian Men's Youth Championship, also joins NU-Q's Class of 2030. Balancing his athletic commitments, Anas is determined to unravel the truth through his future work in journalism.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: For the Class of 2030 at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), the start of university marks more than a new academic chapter. For many students, it is an opportunity to bring together experiences, interests, and ambitions shaped across different countries, communities, and disciplines.</p> <p>That spirit was reflected in remarks from recently appointed Northwestern University…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}