Established in fall 2004, the center aspires to be the premier center for the study and appreciation of Persian culture in the United States. Toward this end, the Roshan Center seeks to:
- Provide outstanding course offerings and programs in Persian language, literature, history, and culture.
- Foster communication and community ties among people of Persian heritage and those interested in Persian cultural heritage.
- Serve as a model for encouraging intercultural communication among people of varying backgrounds.
Click here to read an article about the Center's inception. This site also has up-to-date news of interest.
Click here to read an article about the Iranian Graduate Student Foundation at UMD.