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Mapping the Life, Work of Lebanese-American Business Owners

Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies

Apr 21, 2025

Transformative Gift Endows Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Archive  

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has received a $2 million gift to endow the Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies’ archive, deepening its impact on scholarship and community engagement worldwide.

woman sitting at computer digitizing microfilm

Nov 22, 2021

Transforming Research in Arabic-Based Languages

An interdisciplinary team of NC State researchers is developing the largest searchable database of Arabic documents.
headshot of Akram Khater

Jun 25, 2020

We Are the Wolfpack: Meet Akram Khater

The distinguished professor of history spearheads a massive effort to preserve the history and culture of Lebanese Americans.
Teacher using computer

Sep 4, 2019

Teaching Public History: Interactive Program Paves The Way For Lebanese Teachers

A program hosted by NC State's Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies is transforming the way Lebanese teachers educate students about their country’s history. 

Jun 29, 2016

Mapping the Life, Work of Lebanese-American Business Owners

NC State's Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies recently launched the first phase of Mapping the Mahjar, a digital humanities project that recounts the history of Lebanese immigrants around the world. Through an interactive visual display, the first phase tells the story of business owners who were part of the initial wave of the Lebanese diaspora in the United States.