INSITE Middle East and Islamic Studies

INSITE Middle East and Islamic Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill promotes understanding of the Middle East through teaching, research, and community outreach.

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Upcoming Event!

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Happening this Thurs. and Fri. (July 24–25): Bridges, Borders & Migration, a two-day session with @NCHumanities and @UNCafrica
We’re delighted to highlight two outstanding 2025–26 Middle East and African Cultures (MEAC) Teacher Fellows: Jennifer & Janae! 👏

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Countdown to our July 24–25 session, "Bridges, Borders & Migration", in partnership with @NCHumanities and @UNCafrica ! We're excited to spotlight 2 outstanding 2025–26 Middle East and African Cultures (MEAC) Teacher Fellows: Jennifer and Jeff.

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Our panel discussion "Iran, Israel, the US: UNC Experts Contextualize" is now on YouTube! UNC experts break down the latest developments and rising tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran in this timely, in-depth conversation.

Watch now: https://t.co/TTm0umb2yG

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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: https://t.co/EyMlsL4T4u

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We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our Summer 2025 Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships! This summer, CMEIS is supporting 8 amazing students in enhancing their language skills and regional expertise. To learn more, please visit: https://t.co/E17iaSXo0e

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🌍 Virtual Exchange Opportunity!
K-12 teachers: Connect, collaborate, and engage in a year-long virtual exchange on education & culture.

Deadline extended to June 1, 11:59 PM (AZ Time)
🔗 More info: https://t.co/fbPRolYtc5
🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/Qv7bEarIsH

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🎓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.

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📣 New at UNC Libraries!
Explore the rich world of Ottoman print culture with Muteferriqa, now available to all UNC users.

🌐 In Ottoman Turkish, modern Turkish & English
📖 Ideal for research in history, language, and cultural studies!
Start exploring ➡️ https://t.co/NEmorr69xU

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Join Teachers Collaborating Across Borders, a year-long virtual exchange for 20 U.S. & 20 MENA-region K-12 teachers to connect, collaborate & engage students in global dialogue.

🗓️ Apply by May 23, 2025
🔗 More info: https://t.co/MJLfd64yzi
🔗 Apply: https://t.co/kS3euilXaj

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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!

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📣 Reminder: Only 2 days left to apply for the AY 2025–26 Career Pathways Initiative Undergraduate Internships! Deadline: May 1st 11:59pm.

Don’t miss your chance to gain hands-on experience and build your professional future.
🔗 Learn more & apply now: https://t.co/wVf1JnulE1

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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: https://t.co/ys4wrv1uJZ

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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.

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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

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Don’t forget to mark your calendars! Next Tues., Apr. 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.

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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!

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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!

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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: https://t.co/iXmuZOYvV3

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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!