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The Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies promotes understanding of the Middle East through teaching, research, and community outreach. Our center is distinguished by its cross-regional approach to Middle East studies, one that breaks down area studies barriers in order to track global flows of ideas, commodities, and people.
The Center is part of the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies, a collaboration between Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Latest News
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UNC-Chapel Hill Hosts UNHCR Filippo Grandi
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi delivered his first public remarks at a U.S. university on Sept. 19 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Grandi sat down with UNC-Chapel Hill alumna and Director of Africa … Continued
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A Generous Tradition Advances Persian Studies
A shared passion for the rich history and spirit of Persian culture has driven Vance L. Horner II ’92 and Shaida Jarrahi Horner ’93, MAC ’94 to support and advocate for the growth of Persian studies at their alma mater … Continued
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A Conversation with Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Sept. 19
Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, will be the featured guest in a conversation focusing on the global refugee crisis on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Memorial Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at … Continued
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The Ackland Art Museum Shines Spotlight on Art of the Middle East and North Africa with Two Events: Exhibition “She Who Tells a Story: Women Photographers from Iran and the Arab World” and Installation of Recently Acquired Islamic Art
The Ackland Art Museum Shines Spotlight on Art of the Middle East and North Africa with Two Events: Exhibition “She Who Tells a Story: Women Photographers from Iran and the Arab World” and Installation of Recently Acquired Islamic Art … Continued
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Gillings Graduate Rawan Ajeen Recognized for Documenting Food Insecurity in Yemen
“Traditional food insecurity trends are not applicable to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.” That’s how Rawan Ajeen, a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public health, summarizes her findings on food … Continued
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Documenting an Archaeological Dig in Huqoq, Israel
A reporter goes wherever the story is—whether that’s just off campus in Carrboro or 6,100 miles away in Israel. As part of the Documenting the Dig course, 14 School of Media and Journalism students followed one of the University’s biggest … Continued
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Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies Spring 2019 Newsletter
Our annual newsletter highlights exciting center activities from the 2018-2019 academic year. Read to learn more about programming, highlights from our affiliated faculty and students, and K-14 outreach events. Download the newsletter by clicking here or by clicking on the image below. … Continued
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Conflict Over Gaza: Conference Report
Overview and Purpose On March 22-24, 2019, the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies held a conference on “Conflict Over Gaza: People, Politics, and Possibilities.” For the past eight years, the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies has held an … Continued
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Three UNC-Chapel Hill students win Boren Awards
Nicole Behnke and James Hepburn were two of 106 graduate students chosen for David L. Boren Fellowships and Marissa Muller was one of 244 undergraduate students chosen for a David L. Boren Scholarship. University Communications – Chapel Hill, N.C. – Friday, May … Continued
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Statement of the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies Against Anti-Semitism
The Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies, dedicated to informed research and teaching on the Middle East, rejects anti-Semitism and all forms of racism and bias. Unfortunately, a musical performer at the Consortium’s recent conference on “Conflict over Gaza: People, … Continued