Department of Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies BU

Department of Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies BU The languages & cultures of the ancient Mediterranean Greek Roman and modern Arabic-speaking worlds worlds.

The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies (CNES) offers students the chance both to major and to minor in the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Arabic speaking and ancient Mediterranean (Greek, Roman, etc.) These traditions and civilizations are living realities; they have shaped, and continue to shape, our world today. Students majoring in Arabic or Classics receive thorough

preparation, from which they can advance to further study in a variety of areas: ancient, Middle Eastern, and medieval history; history of philosophy and art; comparative literature and linguistics; and a host of other fields and career tracks.

Graduates in Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Middle East Studies graduated today. đź’šđź’šđź’š
05/17/2025

Graduates in Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Middle East Studies graduated today. đź’šđź’šđź’š

03/09/2025
02/28/2025

đź‘Ź The level of dedication of our faculty and staff is nothing less than AMAZING! During our Service Recognition Awards, President Stenger thanked Prof. Anthony Preus for 6 decades of service!

Rami Almawaldi (senior and double major in Arabic Studies and Political Science) shares information about the tracks in ...
11/13/2024

Rami Almawaldi (senior and double major in Arabic Studies and Political Science) shares information about the tracks in Middle East Studies and Arabic at today’s Harpur Week “Majors, Minors, and Munchies” info session. Thanks, Rami!! If you are curious about the Middle East studies Program or the Ancient Mediterranean Studies program- drop us a message and we can put you in touch with a major/minor advisor!

Dr. Greg Key shares some thoughts about word choices as he translates Fatma Aliye’s Nisvan-ı İslam (The Women of Islam).
11/13/2024

Dr. Greg Key shares some thoughts about word choices as he translates Fatma Aliye’s Nisvan-ı İslam (The Women of Islam).

Translating the word “cariye” requires careful consideration and thorough reflection.

Fall on campus
10/23/2024

Fall on campus

09/12/2024

Binghamton University has been named the top school in the State University of New York system in not one but two of the country’s leading college rankings.

08/20/2024

Hi Everyone! The semester has begun and we are so excited to have the students back! Here is a look at our Fall 2024 Calendar. Save the dates! Individual posters will also be posted throughout the semester. WELCOME BACK EVERYONE!

Congratulations to Dorian Wendler!
05/10/2024

Congratulations to Dorian Wendler!

Dorian Wendler ’24 will return in the fall to earn a master’s in student affairs administration.

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PO Box 6000/LT (Library Tower) 510
Binghamton, NY
13902

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