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On May 22^nd at 3:00 PM Dr. P.M. Forni will receive an Honorary Doctorate degree in Humane Letters from Towson University. This honor is connected both to his work in Italian literature and his commitment to the study and the promotion of civility, good manners and politeness. As a result, a new field of academic endeavor has come into existence. Profiling Dr. Forni, Smithsonian Magazine  said that P.M. Forni “will be remembered  as one of the greatest generals in our nation’s struggle for civility. ” Congratulations Dr. Forni!

Congratulations to Professor Steve Nichols

Congratulations to graduate student, Gabrielle Ponce

Gabrielle Ponce is a winner of the 117th annual Rome Prize Competition from The American Academy in Rome for her work in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies. The announcement was made at the Arthur & Janet C. Ross Rome Prize Ceremony held at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on April 18. Recipients of the 2013-2014 Rome Prizes are provided with a fellowship that includes a stipend, a study or studio, and room and board for a period of six months to two years in Rome, Italy.

Congratulations to graduate student, Chris Geekie

Chris Geekie has won a Fulbright grant to study in Rome during the 2013-2014 academic year.

Congratulations to Professor Mary Bensabat-Ott

Mary Bensabat-Ott has won the 2013 Excellence in Teaching Award in the faculty category, sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association, and the Dean's Office of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.

Congratulations to our graduate students: Johannes Schade, Teodoro Katinis & Troy Tower

These three graduate students have won Dean's Teaching Fellowships for 2013-2014.