UNC Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies
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The Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies promotes understanding of the Middle East through teaching, research, and community outreach.
Join us next Wednesday for a CMEIS double feature! First, at 4PM we will host a roundtable discussion with UNC Arabic faculty. Second, at 5:30PM we will welcome Dr. Younus Mirza. Visit go.unc.edu/islamicmary to receive a selection of the text in advance of the talk!
October 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Join us next Wednesday for a CMEIS double feature! First, at 4PM we will host a roundtable discussion with UNC Arabic faculty. Second, at 5:30PM we will welcome Dr. Younus Mirza. Visit go.unc.edu/islamicmary to receive a selection of the text in advance of the talk!
Join us tomorrow at 5:30PM in Room 1005 of the FedEx Global Education Center!
Dr. Elizabeth Perego, Assistant Professor of History at App State, will be discussing her 2023 publication 'Humor and Power in Algeria, 1920-2021.'
Dr. Elizabeth Perego, Assistant Professor of History at App State, will be discussing her 2023 publication 'Humor and Power in Algeria, 1920-2021.'
September 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Join us tomorrow at 5:30PM in Room 1005 of the FedEx Global Education Center!
Dr. Elizabeth Perego, Assistant Professor of History at App State, will be discussing her 2023 publication 'Humor and Power in Algeria, 1920-2021.'
Dr. Elizabeth Perego, Assistant Professor of History at App State, will be discussing her 2023 publication 'Humor and Power in Algeria, 1920-2021.'
On Tuesday, CMEIS was honored to celebrate Dr. Michael O’Sullivan’s achievement as a recipient of the Carolina’s Outstanding Contribution to Middle East and Islamic Studies Book Award!
We give our thanks to Dr. O'Sullivan and are glad to count him among our faculty here at UNC.
We give our thanks to Dr. O'Sullivan and are glad to count him among our faculty here at UNC.
September 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
On Tuesday, CMEIS was honored to celebrate Dr. Michael O’Sullivan’s achievement as a recipient of the Carolina’s Outstanding Contribution to Middle East and Islamic Studies Book Award!
We give our thanks to Dr. O'Sullivan and are glad to count him among our faculty here at UNC.
We give our thanks to Dr. O'Sullivan and are glad to count him among our faculty here at UNC.
Please join us at 5:30PM on Tuesday 9/9 in the Fedex Global Education Center, Room 1005 for a lecture by Dr. Michael O’Sullivan, co-winner of Carolina’s Outstanding Contribution to Middle East Studies Book Award and author of "No Birds of Passage"
September 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Please join us at 5:30PM on Tuesday 9/9 in the Fedex Global Education Center, Room 1005 for a lecture by Dr. Michael O’Sullivan, co-winner of Carolina’s Outstanding Contribution to Middle East Studies Book Award and author of "No Birds of Passage"
Please join us this evening for a lecture and reception with Dr. Dominic Brookshaw of Oxford University! The event will begin at 5:30 PM in the FedEx Global Education Center, Room 1005.
The lecture will also be livestreamed via our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/live/JQk2XSy...
The lecture will also be livestreamed via our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/live/JQk2XSy...
August 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Please join us this evening for a lecture and reception with Dr. Dominic Brookshaw of Oxford University! The event will begin at 5:30 PM in the FedEx Global Education Center, Room 1005.
The lecture will also be livestreamed via our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/live/JQk2XSy...
The lecture will also be livestreamed via our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/live/JQk2XSy...
We are delighted to welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus for the 2025-26 academic year!
August 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We are delighted to welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus for the 2025-26 academic year!
The Summer Institute for the 2025-26 Middle East & African Cultures K-12 Teacher Fellowship begins today! Dr. Ella Fratantuono, professor of history at UNC Charlotte, kicked off this two-day teacher training by discussing the root causes of displacement and the definition of “refugee" status.
July 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Summer Institute for the 2025-26 Middle East & African Cultures K-12 Teacher Fellowship begins today! Dr. Ella Fratantuono, professor of history at UNC Charlotte, kicked off this two-day teacher training by discussing the root causes of displacement and the definition of “refugee" status.
Happening this Thurs. and Fri. (July 24–25): Bridges, Borders & Migration, a two-day session with NC Humanities and UNC African Studies Center! We're delighted to highlight two outstanding 2025–26 Middle East and African Cultures (MEAC) Teacher Fellows: Jennifer & Janae! 👏
July 23, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Happening this Thurs. and Fri. (July 24–25): Bridges, Borders & Migration, a two-day session with NC Humanities and UNC African Studies Center! We're delighted to highlight two outstanding 2025–26 Middle East and African Cultures (MEAC) Teacher Fellows: Jennifer & Janae! 👏
Countdown to our July 24–25 session, "Bridges, Borders & Migration", in partnership with NC Humanities and UNC African Studies Center! We're excited to spotlight 2 outstanding 2025–26 Middle East and African Cultures (MEAC) Teacher Fellows: Jennifer and Jeff.
July 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Countdown to our July 24–25 session, "Bridges, Borders & Migration", in partnership with NC Humanities and UNC African Studies Center! We're excited to spotlight 2 outstanding 2025–26 Middle East and African Cultures (MEAC) Teacher Fellows: Jennifer and Jeff.
Join 4 UNC experts as they break down the latest developments and escalation of war between the US, Israel, and Iran.
📅 Friday, June 27 @ 4:00pm EST | 🖥️ Live on Zoom
Don’t miss this timely conversation.
Register now by visiting: go.unc.edu/cmeisjune27
📅 Friday, June 27 @ 4:00pm EST | 🖥️ Live on Zoom
Don’t miss this timely conversation.
Register now by visiting: go.unc.edu/cmeisjune27
June 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Join 4 UNC experts as they break down the latest developments and escalation of war between the US, Israel, and Iran.
📅 Friday, June 27 @ 4:00pm EST | 🖥️ Live on Zoom
Don’t miss this timely conversation.
Register now by visiting: go.unc.edu/cmeisjune27
📅 Friday, June 27 @ 4:00pm EST | 🖥️ Live on Zoom
Don’t miss this timely conversation.
Register now by visiting: go.unc.edu/cmeisjune27
🌍 Virtual Exchange Opportunity!
K-12 teachers: Connect, collaborate, and engage in a year-long virtual exchange on education & culture.
Application Deadline extended to June 1, 11:59 PM (AZ Time)
🔗 More info: cmes.arizona.edu/tcab
🔗 Apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
K-12 teachers: Connect, collaborate, and engage in a year-long virtual exchange on education & culture.
Application Deadline extended to June 1, 11:59 PM (AZ Time)
🔗 More info: cmes.arizona.edu/tcab
🔗 Apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🌍 Virtual Exchange Opportunity!
K-12 teachers: Connect, collaborate, and engage in a year-long virtual exchange on education & culture.
Application Deadline extended to June 1, 11:59 PM (AZ Time)
🔗 More info: cmes.arizona.edu/tcab
🔗 Apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
K-12 teachers: Connect, collaborate, and engage in a year-long virtual exchange on education & culture.
Application Deadline extended to June 1, 11:59 PM (AZ Time)
🔗 More info: cmes.arizona.edu/tcab
🔗 Apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🎓Graduate Spotlight🎓
Join us in celebrating an outstanding UNC graduate! Hasti Sadri graduated this May as an Honors Scholar from UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense. During her time at Carolina, she became a part of the CMEIS community.
Join us in celebrating an outstanding UNC graduate! Hasti Sadri graduated this May as an Honors Scholar from UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense. During her time at Carolina, she became a part of the CMEIS community.
May 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🎓Graduate Spotlight🎓
Join us in celebrating an outstanding UNC graduate! Hasti Sadri graduated this May as an Honors Scholar from UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense. During her time at Carolina, she became a part of the CMEIS community.
Join us in celebrating an outstanding UNC graduate! Hasti Sadri graduated this May as an Honors Scholar from UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense. During her time at Carolina, she became a part of the CMEIS community.
📣 New at UNC Libraries!
Explore the rich world of Ottoman print culture with Muteferriqa, now available to all UNC users.
🌐 Search in Ottoman Turkish, modern Turkish & English
📖 Ideal for research in history, language, and cultural studies!
Start exploring ➡️ guides.lib.unc.edu/azid79753116
Explore the rich world of Ottoman print culture with Muteferriqa, now available to all UNC users.
🌐 Search in Ottoman Turkish, modern Turkish & English
📖 Ideal for research in history, language, and cultural studies!
Start exploring ➡️ guides.lib.unc.edu/azid79753116
May 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
📣 New at UNC Libraries!
Explore the rich world of Ottoman print culture with Muteferriqa, now available to all UNC users.
🌐 Search in Ottoman Turkish, modern Turkish & English
📖 Ideal for research in history, language, and cultural studies!
Start exploring ➡️ guides.lib.unc.edu/azid79753116
Explore the rich world of Ottoman print culture with Muteferriqa, now available to all UNC users.
🌐 Search in Ottoman Turkish, modern Turkish & English
📖 Ideal for research in history, language, and cultural studies!
Start exploring ➡️ guides.lib.unc.edu/azid79753116
🌍 Opportunity for K-12 Educators!
Join Teachers Collaborating Across Borders, a year-long virtual exchange for 20 U.S. & 20 MENA-region teachers to connect, collaborate & engage students in global dialogue.
🗓️ Apply by May 23, 2025
🔗 More info: lnkd.in/dzFm6jFh
🔗 Apply: lnkd.in/dVnanQ37
Join Teachers Collaborating Across Borders, a year-long virtual exchange for 20 U.S. & 20 MENA-region teachers to connect, collaborate & engage students in global dialogue.
🗓️ Apply by May 23, 2025
🔗 More info: lnkd.in/dzFm6jFh
🔗 Apply: lnkd.in/dVnanQ37
May 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🌍 Opportunity for K-12 Educators!
Join Teachers Collaborating Across Borders, a year-long virtual exchange for 20 U.S. & 20 MENA-region teachers to connect, collaborate & engage students in global dialogue.
🗓️ Apply by May 23, 2025
🔗 More info: lnkd.in/dzFm6jFh
🔗 Apply: lnkd.in/dVnanQ37
Join Teachers Collaborating Across Borders, a year-long virtual exchange for 20 U.S. & 20 MENA-region teachers to connect, collaborate & engage students in global dialogue.
🗓️ Apply by May 23, 2025
🔗 More info: lnkd.in/dzFm6jFh
🔗 Apply: lnkd.in/dVnanQ37
CMEIS staff member, Alaa Hammouda, presented at the NCCSS Conference on globalizing the classroom—great turnout, engaging discussion, and strong support from area studies centers. Inspiring energy for global education!
May 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
CMEIS staff member, Alaa Hammouda, presented at the NCCSS Conference on globalizing the classroom—great turnout, engaging discussion, and strong support from area studies centers. Inspiring energy for global education!
Calling all undergrads — the deadline is almost here!
The UNC Center for Middle East & Islamic Studies is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Career Pathways Initiative Internship Program!
Deadline extended to May 1, 2025!
Learn more: go.unc.edu/CMEISCareer2...
The UNC Center for Middle East & Islamic Studies is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Career Pathways Initiative Internship Program!
Deadline extended to May 1, 2025!
Learn more: go.unc.edu/CMEISCareer2...
April 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Calling all undergrads — the deadline is almost here!
The UNC Center for Middle East & Islamic Studies is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Career Pathways Initiative Internship Program!
Deadline extended to May 1, 2025!
Learn more: go.unc.edu/CMEISCareer2...
The UNC Center for Middle East & Islamic Studies is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Career Pathways Initiative Internship Program!
Deadline extended to May 1, 2025!
Learn more: go.unc.edu/CMEISCareer2...
What a wonderful celebration of Arab American Heritage Month! Huge thanks to Al-Iman School in Raleigh for hosting and to the Arabic Teachers’ Council of NC and NC State University for their incredible collaboration in making this special event possible for the community.
April 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
What a wonderful celebration of Arab American Heritage Month! Huge thanks to Al-Iman School in Raleigh for hosting and to the Arabic Teachers’ Council of NC and NC State University for their incredible collaboration in making this special event possible for the community.
We regret to inform you that tomorrow's event with Dr. Annette Damayanti Lienau has been unexpectedly canceled. We're working to reschedule her visit for fall and look forward to welcoming her to campus then. We apologize for any inconvenience.
-- CMEIS Team
-- CMEIS Team
April 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We regret to inform you that tomorrow's event with Dr. Annette Damayanti Lienau has been unexpectedly canceled. We're working to reschedule her visit for fall and look forward to welcoming her to campus then. We apologize for any inconvenience.
-- CMEIS Team
-- CMEIS Team
Don’t forget to mark your calendars! Next Tues., April 22, Dr. Annette Lienau (Harvard University) will be joining us for a guest lecture on how writers in Indonesia and Egypt have responded to the legacies of recent democratic transitions.
April 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Don’t forget to mark your calendars! Next Tues., April 22, Dr. Annette Lienau (Harvard University) will be joining us for a guest lecture on how writers in Indonesia and Egypt have responded to the legacies of recent democratic transitions.
Yesterday it was an honor to celebrate the CMEIS 2024-25 Career Pathways Initiative inaugural fellows! It was inspiring to hear directly from our students about their projects and experiences. Huge thanks to our incredible fellows and everyone who joined the discussion!
April 16, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Yesterday it was an honor to celebrate the CMEIS 2024-25 Career Pathways Initiative inaugural fellows! It was inspiring to hear directly from our students about their projects and experiences. Huge thanks to our incredible fellows and everyone who joined the discussion!
Join us this afternoon (April 14 at 3 PM) for an insightful panel discussion on the Career Pathways Initiative! 💼 🎓 Connect with students, explore career pathways opportunities, and enjoy lunch provided by Roots!
April 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Join us this afternoon (April 14 at 3 PM) for an insightful panel discussion on the Career Pathways Initiative! 💼 🎓 Connect with students, explore career pathways opportunities, and enjoy lunch provided by Roots!
Join us on Mon., Apr. 14, as we celebrate the amazing work of our 3 Career Pathways Initiative interns and our Carolina Public Humanities Fellow! Come learn about their unique projects and discover new Career Pathways Initiative opportunities.
More info: mideast.unc.edu/events/ #UNC #CareerPathways
More info: mideast.unc.edu/events/ #UNC #CareerPathways
April 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Join us on Mon., Apr. 14, as we celebrate the amazing work of our 3 Career Pathways Initiative interns and our Carolina Public Humanities Fellow! Come learn about their unique projects and discover new Career Pathways Initiative opportunities.
More info: mideast.unc.edu/events/ #UNC #CareerPathways
More info: mideast.unc.edu/events/ #UNC #CareerPathways
Don't forget today (Apr 10, starting at 3:30pm) is the Arab American Heritage Festival! We look forward to seeing you at Al Iman School (3020 Ligon St., Raleigh, NC 27607) for a vibrant afternoon of community, culture, and connection!
April 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Don't forget today (Apr 10, starting at 3:30pm) is the Arab American Heritage Festival! We look forward to seeing you at Al Iman School (3020 Ligon St., Raleigh, NC 27607) for a vibrant afternoon of community, culture, and connection!
Excited to highlight Abdul Basith Basheer's research today (Apr 9, starting at 3pm)! Don't miss his talk, "The ‘Global Muslim Journal’ Across Three Continents" — a comparative study of Al-Manar, Islamic Culture, and The Bilalian News.
April 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Excited to highlight Abdul Basith Basheer's research today (Apr 9, starting at 3pm)! Don't miss his talk, "The ‘Global Muslim Journal’ Across Three Continents" — a comparative study of Al-Manar, Islamic Culture, and The Bilalian News.
We are thrilled to announce the three recipients of the inaugural Carolina’s Outstanding Contribution to Middle East and Islamic Studies Book Award: William Sherman, Elizabeth Perego, and Michael O'Sullivan.
April 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We are thrilled to announce the three recipients of the inaugural Carolina’s Outstanding Contribution to Middle East and Islamic Studies Book Award: William Sherman, Elizabeth Perego, and Michael O'Sullivan.