Category Archives: MAA Newsletter

We are sorry to inform you that Mary-Jo Arn, a long-time staff member at the Medieval Academy office in Boston, passed away on December 14 from injuries sustained after she was struck by a car. No one who knew her … Continue reading →

The 2025 Election of Fellows and Corresponding Fellows of the Medieval Academy of America closed on Sunday, 5 January. The results have been certified by the President of the Fellows and the Fellows Nominating Committee, and the new Fellows have been informed of their … Continue reading →

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025-2026 Schallek Fellowship has been awarded to Jack McCart (University of Toronto). In his words: The present study, “The Material Cultures of Memory: Death, Patronage, and Self-Presentation in Later-Medieval London,” explores the types … Continue reading →

We are very pleased to announce that Travel Grants have been awarded to the following scholars to facilitate their travel to upcoming conferences to present their work: Jonathan Dell Isola, “Creating a Vision of the Past in Carolingian Charters,” Leeds … Continue reading →

We are very pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 CARA Prizes: The 2025 CARA Awards for Excellence in Teaching have been awarded to Sara Ann Knutson (Univ. of British Columbia) and Christopher W. Platts (Univ. of Cincinnati). The 2025 Robert L. Kindrick–CARA Award … Continue reading →

We are very pleased to announce that the 2025 Fellows Research Awards have been granted to Sopio Gagoshidze (Rutgers Univ.), “The Khakhuli Triptych and the Art of Repurposing,” and Dana Katz (Goethe Univ. Frankfurt), “Rome beyond Rome: The Reception of … Continue reading →

As part of the celebrations for the MAA’s Centennial Year, the Digital Humanities and Multimedia Studies Committee and the Graduate Student Committee have partnered to organize a year-long series of webinars showcasing exciting DH projects. These will be held monthly, … Continue reading →

Using Experimental Archaeology in the University Classroom January 17, 1-2pm EST, on zoom Lindsay Johnson, Music, University of Maryland Baltimore County Molly Jones-Lewis, Ancient Studies, University of Maryland Baltimore County Carolyn Twomey, History, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Come learn from three … Continue reading →

The Medieval Academy of America invites applications for the following grants. Please note that applicants must be members in good standing in order to be eligible for Medieval Academy awards. Belle Da Costa Greene Award The Belle Da Costa Greene … Continue reading →

Editor of Speculum The Medieval Academy is thrilled to announce that Barbara Newman has been appointed the next editor of Speculum, beginning 1 July 2025. Newman is a renowned scholar of medieval literature, religion, and gender. During her term as … Continue reading →