Mediterranean Studies Initiative
The Mediterranean Studies Initiative is an interdisciplinary program initiated by the Institute for European Studies. It involves scholars from all departments at Cornell that deal with some area of the Mediterranean, and encourages affiliation with academic institutions in a number of countries. Apart from southern European connections and exchange programs, some of which are already in place, the program is seeking affiliation and academic exchange with institutions in North Africa and the Middle East.
The Mediterranean Initiative also encourages cooperation and exchange with other Mediterranean Studies programs at universities and other institutions in the Mediterranean area. We currently have Memorandum’s of Understanding with institutions in Rethymnon, Beirut, and Cairo.