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Preserving Cyprus, Guatemala, and Peru

September 28, 2026

Strengthen your Fellowship Application with Upcoming Webinars!

September 28, 2026

Looking for funding to support your archaeological research? These upcoming webinars offer opportunities to learn more about the funding landscape, explore AIA fellowship opportunities, and get practical advice on preparing […]

Plan Ahead: AIA Fellowship and Grant Deadlines Start Sunday, November 1

September 25, 2026

AIA offers a range of funding opportunities to support archaeological research, fieldwork, study, and publication. Details on the fellowships/grants, eligibility requirements, and information on how to apply can be found […]

2027 Golden Trowel Winner Announced

September 17, 2026

Congratulations to the Worcester Society for winning the 2027 Golden Trowel Award! Between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026, the Worcester Society achieved a growth of 36%. The Worcester […]

Archaeological Institute of America Announces $500,000 Gift to Establish the Thomas H. Carpenter and Lynne C. Lancaster Fellowships

September 14, 2026

New fellowships will provide extended research travel support for graduate students and emerging scholars. AUBURNDALE, MA — The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is pleased to announce a $500,000 gift […]

AIA Joins More Than 700 Organizations to Defend Section 106

September 3, 2026

The AIA joined a national coalition of more than 700 organizations representing 7 million Americans to call on Congress to reject efforts to weaken or dismantle Section 106, a set […]

Announcing the #DigThis Photo Challenge Winners

September 1, 2026

The #DigThis Photo Challenge put participants’ creativity and photography skills to the test! From June 1 through August 31, archaeology enthusiasts captured images inspired by a variety of fun photo […]

In Memoriam: Former AIA President James Wiseman

August 19, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of former AIA President Dr. James R. Wiseman. A Renaissance scholar whose interests spanned archaeological science, remote […]

What You Need to Know About Section 106: A reading list to help you understand what’s changing, and what’s at stake.

August 14, 2026

Since its inception, Section 106 has given state and local governments, Tribal Nations, and the public a voice in protecting historic and cultural sites affected by federal projects. The proposed […]

An Important Message from AIA President Brian I. Daniels

August 12, 2026

Last month we shared some of the Archaeological Institute of America’s exciting accomplishments from the last year. I am taking over this month’s e-Update to broadcast to you matters of […]

Urgent Threats to the Lower Pecos Canyonlands Archaeological District

August 7, 2026

The Lower Pecos Canyonlands of Texas contain one of the oldest and densest concentrations of ancient rock paintings (pictographs) in the Americas. Current border barrier construction threatens 165 miles of […]

AIA Responds to Threats to American-Funded Research

August 5, 2026

Along with the much of the scientific community in the United States, the AIA is concerned about and watching the proposed new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for […]

AIA Advocates to Protect the Landscape and Sites Surrounding Chaco Canyon

July 31, 2026

Thousands of archaeological sites surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park are in jeopardy as the Bureau of Land Management considers whether to rescind the 10-mile protective buffer that surrounds the […]

What We Accomplished Together in FY2026

July 31, 2026

In last month’s AIA e-Update, we highlighted some of the Archaeological Institute of America’s accomplishments from the past fiscal year. None of these achievements would have been possible without the […]

2026 Khaled al-Asaad Memorial Fellowship Spotlight: Mohamed Enab

July 29, 2026

To celebrate our 2026 Fellowship recipients, we connected with this year’s awardees to learn more about their projects and the unique paths that led them into the field of archaeology. […]

Walla Walla: Archaeology Film Screening

July 22, 2026

Archaeology film screening flyer, courtesy of the AIA Walla Walla Society. On May 7, the Walla Walla Society of the AIA, in conjunction with Whitman College, hosted a screening of […]

From Homer to Hollywood: AIA Programs Coordinator Abi Mason Reviews Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”

July 17, 2026

As excitement builds around the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” AIA Programs Coordinator Abi takes a closer look at the film, exploring where it shines most, where it takes […]

2027 AIA Awards Spotlight – Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement

July 16, 2026

Earlier this year, the Archaeological Institute of America announced Dr. James C. Wright as the recipient of the 2027 Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement. Over a career spanning […]

2027 AIA Awards Spotlight – Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award

July 15, 2026

The Archaeological Institute of America is proud to recognize Marie Pareja with the 2027 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award. Marie Pareja is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Salisbury […]

2027 AIA Awards Spotlight – Outstanding Public Service Award

July 13, 2026

The Archaeological Institute of America is proud to recognize the Save Ancient Studies Alliance (SASA) with the 2027 Outstanding Public Service Award. Ahead of the AIA Awards Ceremony during the […]

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