Education

Young Refugee Teaches Greek Language to Kids Worldwide

A young Palestinian refugee on the Greek island of Leros has set up a page called “Learn Greek” on social media to teach the language.

Prof. John Kazazis of Aristotle University Dead by Suicide

Professor John Kazazis, the Head of the Center for Greek Language at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, has committed suicide by hanging at the age of 74. Kazazis' body was discovered on Tuesday in an office basement in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki....

“End of History” Author Francis Fukuyama Honored in Greece

Francis Fukuyama, the "End of History" author, an influential book of the 1990s, was honored in Greece by the University of West Attica

Greek Student Who Lost Parents to Covid Excels in University Entry Exams

A Greek student did extremely well in his Panhellenic exams despite losing both of his parents to the coronavirus earlier this year. 

How Some Teens are Faking Positive Covid-19 Tests

A new study suggests that teenagers are using social media to share information on faking covid-19 tests in order to get a positive result. 

Joe Biden Cancels Nearly $3 Billion Worth of Student Debt

Joe Biden has cancelled almost $3 billion worth of student loans since his inauguration in January of 2021.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library Is The New “Crown Jewel” of NYC

The Stavros Niarchos Library, or SNL, the central circulating branch of the New York Public Library, has now reopened after the pandemic.

Princeton Removes Greek, Latin for Classics Majors to Combat Racism

Princeton University decided recently to remove Greek and Latin for Classics majors to combat - what it called- institutional racism.

Cambridge University Creates Monumental New Ancient Greek Dictionary

A new Ancient Greek dictionary has been created by a team of experts from Cambridge University, a labor of love that took over 20 years.

Greek Academics Among Most Influential Scientific Minds Worldwide

Three Greek academics were included in the list of the most influential and prolific scientific minds worldwide. 

Greek Professor Wins Horace Mann Medal for Research, Societal Impact

Greek-born Professor Ares Rosakis has won the 2020/2021 Horace Mann Medal for the societal impact of his research and his mentoring skills.

For the Web, You Need Critical Thinking – But Also Critical Ignoring

Critical thinking is just as important as critical ignoring in our online world, but learning to ignore information is not something taught in school. The web is a treacherous place. A website’s author may not be its author. References that confer...

The Greek Teacher Bridging the Cultural Divide in China

Rania Katavouta, a 39-year-old Greek teacher, is devoted to teaching Greek in China and traveling in the world of literature.

STEM Stars Greece Winners Prepare for International Student Competition

STEM Stars Greece, the competition aimed at supporting, highlighting and rewarding teenage students with a special talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, announced the winners selected through its final event that took place on March 27, 2021, during...

High Schools Reopen in Greece After Five Months

Greece reopened high schools on Monday after five months, after authorities made available home-testing kits that could control the pandemic.