Author: Hossam Badrawi

The thoughts expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. What are the true purposes of higher education in any nation? What do we expect from it and for it? One might assume the answers are obvious to everyone, yet even some specialists remain unclear. Higher education is the type of learning that shapes the future. It builds people capable of driving development — not merely fulfilling present needs. It cultivates individuals who create and realize opportunities, not merely benefit from them. Throughout history, universities have played numerous social roles. This variety defines their unique institutional identities. All…