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Explore our research projects, searchable databases, documentaries, exhibits, core story, awards, scholarly journal and more.

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Awards and Grants

Explore our award and grant opportunities for scholars working on projects related to the Middle East Diaspora.

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Conferences

Since 2015, the Khayrallah Center has hosted multiple conferences to discuss relevant news and information about Middle East and North African Migration Studies.

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Events

View a variety of in-person and virtual events, designed to help Lebanese people learn about and connect with their heritage.

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Graduate Studies

NC State University’s groundbreaking Middle East Public History program uniquely combines rigorous academic scholarship with professional training for museums, archives, digital projects, and community engagement.

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Mashriq & Mahjar Journal

Our online, open-access, and peer-reviewed journal is devoted to disseminating original research on migration from, to, and within the Middle East and North Africa.

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Projects

Our research and digital humanities projects include interactive mapping projects, documentaries, and exhibits related to the Lebanese diaspora‌.

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Research Resources

Search our online databases, from the US Census to Beirut Consulate records to Argentinean business directories.

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View scholarly essays and archive analysis written by collaborating scholars and center staff.

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Voices of the Mahjar Podcast

Voices of the Mahjar brings to life the histories of the Lebanese diaspora and discusses the issues diasporic communities face across the world today.

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