About CREEES
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Established in 1984, CREEES boasts more than 80 faculty members from over 20 departments and units, fostering a collaborative environment. We extend our reach beyond the campus, connecting with the broader region to provide access to influential speakers and activities that kindle interest in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. CREEES has consistently secured Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships (from 1988–2010, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, and 2022-2026), reinforcing its commitment to shaping (and financially supporting) the next generation of REES leaders. Our FLAS fellowships for graduate and undergraduate students across the university are available for language development in Russian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian (BCS), Czech, Ukrainian, Polish, and more. (See Graduate Funding or Undergraduate Funding.) Designated as a National Resource Center for Russian and East European Studies (REES) by the U.S. Department of Education in 1988, The University of Texas at Austin has been a pioneer in driving excellence and innovation, supporting the training, mentorship, and professional development of students from various backgrounds who are seeking to expand their regional knowledge and grow their expertise.
We invite you to join CREEES and become part of a supportive and vibrant culture of networkers, changemakers, and dynamic scholars. At UT Austin, we are not just about traditional education; we are shaping leaders and preparing students to take on critical roles in the continually evolving global environment. For more about our M.A. program and range of dual-degree options with the McCombs School of Business, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, the Law School, and the Moody College of Communication, check out our graduate application page.
CREEES grad students representing SlavX at the 2023 ASEEES Convention in Philadelphia. Pictured right, CREEES professor Dr. Kiril Avramov and famed Croatian writer Maša Kolanović.
As a hub for interdisciplinary programming, CREEES sponsors major conferences, workshops, and symposia, thanks to its Title VI grant from the US Department of Education. CREEES is committed to creating campus resources and opportunities that will give students the training they need to be competitive in an international arena. By highlighting an interdisciplinary course of study that is not limited by traditional disciplinary boundaries, CREEES remains adaptable to political and private sector demands for integrated studies that include both academic study and professional training. Its dedication to preparing students for the international arena is evidenced by the plethora of offerings and avenues to gain vital practical experience while undertaking coursework.
We also proudly house the Global Disinformation Lab (GDIL), which was founded in 2020 to encourage collaborative and convergent academic research on the global circulation of misinformation and disinformation. GDIL provides significant opportunities to students across campus to work in teams investigating various aspects of information warfare often in collaboration with government partners like the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the US Army Cyber Institute, to name a few.
