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A spring quarter course taught by the Abbasi Program affiliated Stanford lecturers Burcu Karahan and Ayça Alemdaroğlu explored graphic novels that portray the realities of life amidst political conflicts in the Middle East.

"A coming-of-age…

We are delighted to announce the recipients of the Abbasi 2024 Summer Grants. We are happy to support the work of emerging scholars at Stanford University. Congratulations to the following students for their exceptional projects, and we wish them…

Mahmoud Hamdi is a pre-medical student affiliated with the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies who is graduating this year with a bachelor’s in psychology. During his time at Stanford, he participated in the Global Studies Internship Program and…

Lara Mohammad Hafez is graduating this year with a B.A. in political science and minors in human rights and global studies, with a specialization in Islamic studies.

 “I have always wanted to become a civil rights lawyer who…

Yusuf Zahurullah is graduating this year with a bachelor’s degree in history and minors in computer science and global studies, with a specialization in Islamic studies.

As he reflects on his time at Stanford, he is most proud of his senior…