Category Archives: MAA Newsletter

The Medieval Academy of America invites proposals for sessions at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Historical Association in Philadelphia, January 5-8, 2023. Each year the Medieval Academy co-sponsors sessions at the AHA’s annual meeting. This year, we aim … Continue reading →

At a ceremony celebrating his eightieth birthday, Herbert Kessler (president of the MAA 2009-10) was distinguished by a singular award: the gold medal of the Fundación Santa María la Real (FSMR) in Aguilar de Campoo (https://www.santamarialareal.org/en/tourism-and-culture), Spain’s most important institution … Continue reading →

The Medieval Academy office will be closed from December 27 through January 3. We wish you all the best for the holidays and look forward to working with you in the New Year.

Kindrick-CARA Award for Outstanding Service to Medieval Studies The Robert L. Kindrick-CARA Award for Outstanding Service to Medieval Studies recognizes Medieval Academy members who have provided leadership in developing, organizing, promoting, and sponsoring medieval studies through the extensive administrative work … Continue reading →

The Medieval Academy of America invites applications for the following grants. Please note that applicants must be members in good standing as of September 15 in order to be eligible for Medieval Academy awards. The Inclusivity and Diversity Research Grant … Continue reading →

Please join us for these Podcasting Workshops organized by the Graduate Student Committee, with the support of the MAA. The workshops will be led by Hayley Bowman, and will offer an introduction to podcasting for people with little to no … Continue reading →

Two MAA members were recently awarded publication prizes by the American Society of Church History: Laura Saetveit Miles, for The Virgin Mary’s Book at the Annunciation: Reading, Interpretation, and Devotion in Medieval England (Boydell and Brewer, 2020); and Katie Bugyis, … Continue reading →

Celebrating 100 Years: Strengthening Our Core Mission and Fostering Innovation and Inclusion In 2025, the Medieval Academy of America will be celebrating its centennial. Founded with a focus on Western Europe, “to conduct, encourage, promote and support research, publication and … Continue reading →

To all Members of the Medieval Academy of America: All members of the Medieval Academy of America are hereby invited to submit nominations for the election of Fellows and Corresponding Fellows of the Academy for 2022. You need not be … Continue reading →

The Medieval Academy of America invites applications for the following grants. Please note that applicants must be members in good standing as of September 15 in order to be eligible for Medieval Academy awards. Baldwin Fellowship The Baldwin Fellowship provides … Continue reading →