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The Medieval Academy of America stands with our colleagues at Central European University in Budapest

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Chris

In solidarity with our colleagues at Central European University, threatened by action by the Hungarian government, the governance of the Medieval Academy sent the letter below to the Hungarian Minister of Human Capacities this morning. We urge our members to … Continue reading →

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Statement on Diversity and Academic Freedom

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Chris

Medieval Academy of America Statement on Diversity and Academic Freedom Membership in the Medieval Academy is open to all persons concerned with the study and teaching of the Middle Ages, including, but not limited to, independent scholars, secondary teachers, graduate … Continue reading →

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Medieval Academy of America Announces New Fellows

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Chris

The Medieval Academy of America is pleased to announce the 2016 Class of Fellows and Corresponding Fellows: FELLOWS: Lisa Bitel (Univ. of Southern California) Theodore Evergates (McDaniel College) Dorothy Glass (Emerita, Univ. of Buffalo) Joel Kaye (Barnard College/Columbia Univ.) Conrad … Continue reading →

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2016 Annual Meeting Registration reminder

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Chris

Early registration closes on 24 January. Register now to take advantage of discounted hotel rooms and registration! Boston Public Library MS f. Med. 101, f. 1r detail Christine de Pizan, Le livre des trois vertus [image courtesy of the … Continue reading →

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Medieval Academy of America Office Closure Schedule

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Chris

The Medieval Academy office will be closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 4. All of us in the office wish you a very happy holiday season. We look forward to working with you in 2016.

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Registration for the MAA’s Annual Meeting is Now Open

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Chris

Registration for the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America is now open: http://medievalacademy.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=649605# The Program, hotel information, and additional details are available on the Annual Meeting website: https://medievalacademy.site-ym.com/?page=Current_Meeting Please contact the Medieval Academy of America with any questions about the … Continue reading →

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The MAA Opposes “Campus Carry” Legislation

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Chris

The Medieval Academy joins twenty-eight other American scholarly societies in opposing legislation designed to facilitate the carrying of guns on college campuses. We encourage our members in any state considering such legislation to bring the perspective of historians and educators … Continue reading →

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Paul Meyvaert Obituary and Memorial Fund

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Chris

To the Members of the Medieval Academy, Paul Meyvaert’s obituary appeared in today’s Boston Globe and can be found online here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?pid=176073042 The burial will be private. Prof. Meyvaert’s family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made … Continue reading →

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Our Friend and Colleague, Paul Meyvaert

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Chris

To the Members of the Medieval Academy, It is with deepest sadness that I write to report the death of Paul Meyvaert on 6 October, at age 93. An important and impactful scholar and mentor in multiple fields, he also … Continue reading →