Jean Monnet Funding

Much of the programming at the European Studies Center is funded by the Jean Monnet grant,  a European Union initiative that encourages teaching, research and reflection in the field of European integration studies in higher education institutions. The University of Pittsburgh has been successful in every renewal competition since 1988, cementing its place as one of only ten European Union Centers of Excellence in the United States.

For a list of all Jean Monnet funded grants, past and present, please view our Events Calendar.

Selected Past Events
Unmasking Prejudice: Confronting Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Racism Across Europe

This lecture series delves into the complex and often intertwined phenomena of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism in contemporary Europe. As xenophobic and discriminatory ideologies resurface and intensify across the continent, this series aims to critically examine the historical roots, present manifestations, and future implications of these forms of prejudice. The series featured speakers such as Dick Moses (City College of New York), Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, and Carole Reynaud-Paligot (Université Paris 1).

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Conversations on Europe

Conversations On Europe connects top experts from around the United States and Europe to discuss contemporary issues facing Europe and the Transatlantic relationship. Using both personal and institutional videoconference technology, panelists take questions and interact with audiences at Pitt and at remote sites in the US and Europe. Conversations On Europe is free and open to the public.

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Brussels Study Tour

Each year, the European Studies Center sends a cohort of K-16 educators for a week-long immersive experience in Brussels, Belgium — the heart of the European Union, in part due to Jean Monnet funding. Selected participants learn about the history of European integration, the contemporary challenges for the region, and the state of the Transatlantic relationship.

Brussels Study Tour