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SGA Art Day Event Held in Celebration of World Art Day
By So. M. May 1, 2026 The Student Government Association (SGA) successfully organized an inspiring event titled “Art Day” on April 15, 2026, in celebration of World Art Day. The event was conducted online via Google Meet under the theme “Creativity Without Limits,” aiming to promote art, foster creativity, and create an interactive environment among students.The program was led by the President of the Student Government Association, Sa. M., and featured a
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May 11 min read


ALPA College Team Representing Afghanistan at the Jessup International Rounds
April 12, 2026 The participation of the Ali Shir Nawaee team from ALPA College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (March 28-April 4) was a remarkable achievement for both the team and for Afghanistan. At a time when Afghan students continue to face severe barriers to education, training, and international mobility, the team’s presence in one of the world’s most prestigious moot court compet
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Mar 250 min read


National Rounds of the Jessup Moot Court Competition Conclude with a Historic Finish
March 25, 2026 The Afghanistan National Rounds of the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition concluded with an unforgettable final on March 1, 2026 , marked by a level of preparation and professionalism that reflected months of disciplined work by all participating teams. The national rounds showcased not only the growth of moot court culture among Afghan law students, but also the seriousness with which these students engage international law, advocacy, and
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Mar 253 min read


ALPA Board of Advisors Chooses A Chair with Deep Roots in Afghan Academic Development
On January 9, 2026, after a thoughtful conversation and a powerful statement of interest, the Board elected Alice Stokke as the new Chair of the Advisory Board. Before the election. Alice has a long history of involvement with legal education support in Afghanistan. She co-led the University of Washington’s Legal Education Support Program for Afghanistan, known as LESPA, which she helped build from the first grant proposal in 2004 all the way through the conclusion of the pro
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Feb 254 min read


Tune In for the National Rounds of the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
February 22, 2026 For Afghanistan, the 2025 26 season marks a particularly meaningful milestone. This year, ALPA College of Liberal Arts & Sciences introduces three teams in the National Round of Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. The national rounds will take place from February 27 to March 2, 2026 , and the Afghanistan champion team will advance to the international rounds in Washington, DC in April 2026 . The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Com
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Feb 223 min read


Welcoming the Spring 2026 Semester at ALPA College
January 29, 2026 February marks the beginning of a new Spring semester at ALPA College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and with it, renewed energy, expanding opportunities, and a growing academic community committed to knowledge, resilience, and global engagement. ALPA College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is proud to welcome back students, faculty, and partners from across Afghanistan and around the world. This semester reflects ALPA’s continued growth as a transnational academic
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Jan 292 min read


ALPA College Launches New Student Information System
January 11, 2026 ALPA College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has reached another important milestone in its growth as an academic institution. Alongside new courses and diploma programs, the college has now begun building its own Student Information System, or SIS, to give students direct and organized access to their academic records. This new SIS began with students who entered in the Spring 2025 term. When these students log in, they can see a clear record of their courses,
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Dec 27, 20253 min read


ALPA College Celebrates Fall 2025 Certificate Graduation
December 24, 2025 On Sunday, ALPA College of Liberal Arts and Sciences held its Fall 2025 Certificate Awarding Ceremony online, bringing together students, instructors, and guests from many different places. The event marked another milestone in ALPA’s effort to keep serious education alive and accessible for Afghan students wherever they live. The ceremony opened with remarks from Dr Bashir Mobasher. He welcomed students and described how ALPA’s academic work has grown from
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Dec 24, 20252 min read


The 2025 ALPA Annual Conference: A Landmark Gathering for Scholars of Afghanistan Studies
Oct. 26, 2025 The 2025 ALPA Annual Conference was held on October 3 and 4 at the University of Pittsburgh . Titled “Taliban and Alternatives: Religion, Governance, and Society,” the conference stood out as the largest academic gathering on Afghanistan held outside the country. With close to one hundred presenters and over one hundred attendees participating in person and virtually, the event became a vibrant space for exchange, collaboration, and intellectual renewal at a t
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Oct 26, 20254 min read


Between Borders and Belonging: An Afghan Journey from Kabul to Québec
by Tameem August 15, 2025 It was August 12, 2021. The Afghan National Security and Defense Forces were retreating, and the circle around...
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Aug 17, 20254 min read


شهری سرد وبیعشق
نوشته عشق* August 15, 2025 در این یکسال که گذشت، من در جستوجوی عشق بودم؛ از آغاز تا پایان. ❤️ درست یکسال پیش، صبح زود، برای ورزش از...
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Aug 14, 20252 min read


آنسوی سیمهای خاردار
نوشته انجلا* August 15, 2025 در سال ۲۰۲۱، زمانی که رئیسجمهور افغانستان کشور را ترک کرد و درهای میدان هوایی کابل باز شد، بسیاری از مردم...
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Aug 14, 20252 min read


Four Years Since the Fall: Remembering the Day Kabul Went Dark
Ozra* August 15, 2025 Exactly four years ago, on this same date ⏳, our Afghanistan 🇦🇫—especially Kabul—fell to the Taliban and...
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Aug 14, 20254 min read


قانون خاموش، وجدان بیدار
نوشته فاطمه* August 15, 2025 وقتی سنتها و فرهنگها جایش را به قانون میدهد، قانون دیگر زیر پا میشود ⚖️. من زنی هستم با بالاتر از سی سال...
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Aug 14, 20252 min read


صدایت را بلند کن، نه فقط دَستَت را
نوشته مهتاب* August 15, 2025 دنیا تغییر کرده، روزهایی که زنان و دختران فقط ابزار دست مردان بودند، به پایان رسیده… یا هنوز نرسیده؟ در...
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Aug 14, 20251 min read


چهار سال پس از سقوط: یادآوری روزی که کابل در تاریکی فرو رفت
نوشته اوزرا* August 15, 2025 درست چهار سال قبل، در چنین تاریخ و روزی، البته با این تفاوت که روز یکشنبه بود و امسال مصادف با دوشنبه است،...
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Aug 14, 20253 min read


From Ruins to Roots: My Journey of Resilience
by Hawa* August 15, 2025 During the Republic, I lived in a central city of Afghanistan. Both my dad and mom worked on human rights...
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Aug 14, 20254 min read


از خاکستر ما برمیخیزیم
نوشته مهتاب* August 15, 2025 در صبحی که هنوز امید در چشمانم میدرخشید ✨، قرار بود امتحان نهایی مکتبم را بدهم. روزی که باید آغاز رؤیاهایم...
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Aug 14, 20252 min read


Carrying Home in My Heart
by Atifa* August 15, 2025 I can recall the smell of dust and fear that permeated the streets of Kabul the night when we evacuated 🌫️. It...
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Aug 14, 20253 min read
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