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College Year in Athens

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The first study abroad program in Greece for English-speaking undergraduates - offering year, semester, summer & winter opportunities. #cyathens

 Athens, Greece
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Greek Epigraphy students’ translation work is now live on @atticins! Prof. Pitt’s class produced 54 entries documenting funerary monuments across Athens, contributing scholarship to the field of Classics while building their CVs. See the collection → atticinscriptions.com/browse…
Attic Inscriptions (@atticins) profile pictureAttic Inscriptions@atticinsSep 25
Today's launch, produced with Robert Pitt and his students at @cyathens: funerary inscriptions west of the Agora, graves of priestesses, & inscriptions outside archaeological sites, including one in a taverna in the Plaka! atticinscriptions.com/browse…
An inscribed block sitting on the ground with a group of young adults standing to either side of it. In the background, trees.

ALT An inscribed block sitting on the ground with a group of young adults standing to either side of it. In the background, trees.

An inscribed stone column in a paved floor, with a bar stool to one side

ALT An inscribed stone column in a paved floor, with a bar stool to one side

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Our latest Virtual Lecture Series explored Homer’s enduring epic, Nolan’s cinematic interpretation, and the timeless power of storytelling with Costas Andreopoulos (GM of Universal Pictures Greece)! If you missed it, you can watch the recording below: youtube.com/watch?v=Bwdbx5-f…
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From Homer to Nolan: how timeless stories shape the future of cinema! 🎬 Join us for our next free Virtual Lecture Series featuring Costas Andreopoulos, General Manager at Universal Pictures. RSVP → zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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CYA’s Board of Trustees met on the island of Poros this summer with five new members strengthening our leadership. Amid strategic discussions and the serene beauty of the Aegean, the gathering reaffirmed why experiential learning in Greece remains at the heart of who we are! 🇬🇷
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Connecting with partners and exploring new collaborations at the @NAFSA 2026 Conference! CYA has navigated changes in Greece’s educational landscape for more than 60 years to deliver transformative study abroad experiences for students – we welcome its continuing evolution. 🇬🇷
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Celebrating Prof. @edithmayhall, recipient of the 28th @IHellenicPrize Award! 🏆 The day began with a dialogue on “Greek Tragedy & Its Relevance Today” at #CYAthens and concluded with a formal award ceremony honoring her seminal contributions to the field of Classics.
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Join us Saturday, February 28th for the annual @IHellenicPrize Award honoring @edithmayhall’s contributions to Ancient Greek studies and her new book “Facing Down the Furies.” All are welcome to attend in person or online! Details and registration: internationalhellenicprize.o…
The International Hellenic Prize (@IHellenicPrize) profile pictureThe International Hellenic Prize@IHellenicPrize4 Nov 2025
We are very proud to announce the winner of this year's prize: Edith Hall's compelling and insightful 'Facing Down the Furies: Suicide, the Ancient Greeks, and Me' (Yale UP). A brilliant, moving book for experts & general readers alike - congratulations @edithmayhall @YaleBooks!
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The IHP award ceremony is coming up on Saturday 28th Feb, please get in touch ([email protected]) to register for attendance, whether virtual or in person. It promises to be a fantastic evening, celebrating this year's prizewinner @edithmayhall - don't miss out!
@edithmayhall (@edithmayhall) profile picture@edithmayhall@edithmayhallJan 26
Greek friends, Philhellenes! If you'd like to attend this event on Sat. Feb. 28 at 1900 in Athens, either in person or virtually, please register. It'll be wonderful to have you with me and the nonpareil Hellenists in the best sense @ae_stallings @IoannaKaramanou & @msmoschos49
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@edithmayhall@edithmayhallJan 26
Greek friends, Philhellenes! If you'd like to attend this event on Sat. Feb. 28 at 1900 in Athens, either in person or virtually, please register. It'll be wonderful to have you with me and the nonpareil Hellenists in the best sense @ae_stallings @IoannaKaramanou & @msmoschos49
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Geoff Bakewell, Professor of Ancient Mediterranean Studies at @RhodesCollege, as the inaugural Brian D. Joseph Endowed Chair in Classics. Full Announcement: cyathens.org/chairinclassics…
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That’s a wrap on #AIASCS2026 in San Francisco! 🌉 From sharing faculty research to hosting a wonderful reception for our Bay Area alumni and friends, CYA was proud to engage with this year’s theme: “Exploring Heritage in the Mediterranean and Beyond.” See you next year!
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CYA’s trustees and administration gathered in Greece for our annual board meeting held between Athens and the sacred landscape of Delphi. Strategic discussions centered on the future of CYA, reaffirming our commitment to academic excellence and meaningful student experiences.
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As part of the gathering, board members had the opportunity to visit the Oracle of Delphi and the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, a powerful reminder of the cultural heritage that continues to inspire our mission. Here’s to building the future while honoring the past!
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The 11th International Summer University brought together participants to explore the theme “Diaspora Mass Media: Challenges and Prospects for the Greek Language and Culture.”
From left to right: George M. Cantonis, former President of Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC), Alexis Phylactopoulos, CYA Executive Chair, and Dr. Demetrios Katos, President of HCHC.

ALT From left to right: George M. Cantonis, former President of Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC), Alexis Phylactopoulos, CYA Executive Chair, and Dr. Demetrios Katos, President of HCHC.

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Among them was CYA Executive Chair Alexis Phylactopoulos, who spoke about the role of CYA in providing college education in Greece to students of Hellenic origin.
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Hosted by the Maliotis Cultural Center in Boston, the program featured expert-led discussions on how diaspora media supports the preservation and promotion of Greek language and cultural identity in our globalized world.
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Proud to see our Greek Epigraphy students’ work with Professor Robert Pitt featured on @atticins! Working hands-on with inscribed funerary monuments in the Kerameikos archaeological site, they’re contributing real scholarship to the discipline.
Attic Inscriptions (@atticins) profile pictureAttic Inscriptions@atticins2 Jun 2025
AIO launches a set of inscriptions from family precincts in the #Kerameikos cemetery that provide insight into ancient Athenian families' commemoration of their dead. These entries were written by Robert Pitt and his students @CYAthens. See them here: atticinscriptions.com/browse…
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We’re continually inspired by the insight & rigor our students bring to CYA's annual Student Conference. This year’s theme, Communal Belonging, Migration & Citizenship in the Ancient & Modern World, sparked rich dialogue across disciplines! #CYA #StudentConference #StudyAbroad
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CYA is kicking off our 8th Annual Student Conference, showcasing original undergraduate research and thought-provoking studies from our Spring 2025 students! 🎓✨
Theni Scourta (@theniscourta) profile pictureTheni Scourta@theniscourta6 May 2025
The Conference Chair, Rosa Vasilaki, introducing the theme ⁦@cyathens⁩
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Theni Scourta@theniscourta10 Mar 2025
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@cyathens If you can’t beat them, join them—on the sunny side of the balcony ☀️☀️#CYAthens #CYAExperience #StudyAbroad #StudyAbroadinGreece #AthensLife #AthensintheSpring #PresidentialPerks #CampusLife #BestStudySpot #SunshineScholars #StudentWisdom #BalconyView
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