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We are pleased to announce that Halil Yenigun is the new associate director of the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies. 

Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Halil set out on an exhilarating journey when he came to the U.S. back in 2001 to…

The Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies and the Mediterranean Studies Forum announce the bittersweet conclusion of appointments for Professor Lisa Blaydes (Political Science) as Faculty Director and Dr. Farah El-Sharif as Associate Director.…

Join us in congratulating the Abbasi 2023 Summer Grant Recipients!

8 undergraduate and graduate students, received our 2023 grants to conduct research, study languages and pursue internships related to Islam and Muslim societies and…

Students affiliated with Stanford Global Studies’ 14 centers and programs shared photos that showcased the wonder of the natural world and the beauty of everyday life in countries around the globe.  

Contest jurors selected the…

It gives us immense pleasure to announce the launch of a new Islamic Studies Course Code (ISLAMST) which will roll out officially on 8/1. An Islamic Studies course code will bolster academic visibility for this growing field at Stanford, and will…