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AJA Editor In Chief Announcement

The Archaeological Institute of America is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Emma Blake and Dr. Robert Schon as the next joint Editors-in-Chief of the American Journal of Archaeology (AJA). Dr. Blake, Associate Professor in the School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona, is the codirector of the Arizona Sicily Project and a […]

Dr. Bogucki Answered Your Questions from the Holton Lecture

On Tuesday, March 2, Dr. Peter Bogucki gave the inaugural Felicia A. Holton Lecture with a talked entitled, “Meet the Barbarians.” The event was so popular that, to date, it is our highest attended virtual event! Given its popularity, Dr. Bogucki wasn’t able to answer all of your questions in real time. However, after the […]

Open Call: Fulbright Specialist Program Archaeology Project

In Memoriam: George Bass

It is with great sadness that we share the news of George Bass’ passing, and offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. George passed away on March 2, 2021, in College Station, Texas. George F. Bass was well known to many as a pioneer in the field of nautical archaeology. Fascinated with […]

Submit your Suggestions for Open Positions on the AIA Governing Board

The Nominating Committee needs your help in identifying potential candidates for open positions on the AIA Governing Board. Open positions include two General Trustee positions and one Society Trustee position. The ideal member is deeply interested in and informed about archaeology, willing and available to participate in governance, and has a commitment to the fundraising […]

Update on the AJA

Conscious of the financial considerations associated with print production, we will no longer offer print-only subscriptions to the American Journal of Archaeology (AJA). Print copies of the AJA are still available as part of the combination (print + digital) format, and a digital-only format is also available. AIA Society members currently receiving AJA in the […]

2021 Photo Contest Results

The AIA’S Tenth Annual Photo Contest featured over 400 photos in five categories: Archaeological Landscapes, Excavation, Field Life, Fun Finds, and Monuments. Despite the fact the 2021 AIA Photo Contest occurred during a time when the world faces tremendous travel restrictions, participants were able to share snapshots of previous archaeological adventures. By perusing the submissions, viewers had a chance to explore […]

Call for Nominations to the AIA Governing Board

Dear AIA Members: My name is John Papadopoulos and I am writing to you as the newly elected Chair of the Nominating Committee to invite your help in identifying potential candidates for open positions on the Archaeological Institute of America Governing Board. Other members of the AIA Nominating Committee are Deborah Arnold, Thomas Carpenter, Eric […]

2021 Photo Contest Now Open

Submissions are now open for the 2021 Fieldwork Photo Contest! This year marks the 10th anniversary of our photo contest, so take a trip down memory lane and submit your best archaeology-themed photos in one of our 5 categories. Submissions Accepted: February 8, 2021 through March 1, 2021Voting: March 3, 2021 through March 9, 2021 […]

The AIA signs ACLS Statement Urging Kansas Regents to Reconsider Suspension of Tenure Protections

American higher education is founded on the principles of academic freedom and tenure. Without this, faculty face constant risk of termination, with devastating effects on their ability to conduct research and inquiry freely. In the face of major financial crises, there may be temptation to reduce faculty and staff; however, enabling the arbitrary termination of […]

Inaugural Holton Lecture on March 2

The Archaeological Institute of America is pleased to invite you to the inaugural Holton Lecture taking place on Tuesday, March 2 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST on Zoom. The event titled “Meet the Barbarians” will feature this year’s Felicia A. Holton Book Award winner, Dr. Peter Bogucki, author of The Barbarians (Reaktion Books). Click […]

Announcing the 2022 Gold Medal Award Winner

The Archaeological Institute of America is pleased to announce that the Gold Medal Committee has selected Dr. Elizabeth B. Fentress as the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement. This award, presented each year at the AIA-SCS Annual Meeting, recognizes distinguished contributions to archaeology, primarily through research and/or fieldwork. The Gold […]

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