Boston University Modern Greek

05/13/2026

We are delighted to welcome the newly created BU Modern Greek Advisory Board. This distinguished board brings together an inspiring group of BU alumni, business leaders, professors, scholars, educators, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, media professionals, real estate professionals, nonprofit leaders, and dedicated supporters of Greek language, culture, and education. Their diverse expertise, professional accomplishments, and shared commitment to Hellenic studies will help strengthen the visibility, outreach, and impact of the Modern Greek Program at BU, while building meaningful bridges between the university, the Greek-American community, and the broader world of Greek language and culture. We are deeply grateful to each member for their support and look forward to the important collaborations ahead.

05/08/2026

Great Summer School @ the Ionian University in Corfu!
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05/03/2026

https://share.google/WASNiqvUs22GqYjHC

Συνάντηση του Πρύτανη Γεράσιμου Σιάσου με την Πρόεδρο Melissa Gilliam στη Βοστώνη

05/01/2026

Many Congratulations to
BU Academy student, Alexandros Paschalidis for receiving this year
The Antonis Fragoudakis Memorial Modern Greek Award.
It is given out annually to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of Modern Greek language and culture at Boston University. The gift was made possible by a generous gift in 2022 by Prof. Roselita Fragoudakis, in honor of her father.
AΞΙΟΣ, Αλέξανδρε!
Very thankful to the Fragoudakis Family who support our MG students!

https://www.bu.edu/classics/community/antonis-fragoudakis-memorial-award/

04/30/2026

It was a great honor to welcome Provost Sophia Papaioannou of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens to our Department of Classical Studies.
We are especially proud that our BU Philhellenes Summer Program has been part of the summer program collaboration with the University of Athens ,the BAAG Program and Study in Greece, which has now continued for four years. We look forward to our next summer collaboration and to the many exciting opportunities for future partnerships with this esteemed university.

04/24/2026

Building a living bridge between language, culture, and history, the Boston University Modern Greek Program @ the Department of Classical Studies in collaboration with Nostos Hellenic Academy, brings together university students and school learners in a shared educational experience.

Today, we had the pleasure of presenting our work at Boston University as part of this meaningful partnership.

A Boston University student and a student from Nostos Hellenic Academy worked together, conducting research and co-creating a joint approach on a timeless and highly relevant topic: the Marbles of the Parthenon.

Our students, Alexandra Iliopoulou and Georgia Karantenisli, through their research, took an important additional step: they conducted an interview with Ms. Mimi Denissi, on the occasion of her new docudrama “The Woman Behind Elgin”. The conversation shed light on the inspiration behind the work, as well as the significance of the Marbles as a symbol of cultural identity, highlighting the deep connection between art and history.

The experience did not end with the presentation.

BU Modern Greek Students in the Intermediate Modern Class worked in groups on the interview through comprehension activities, multiple-choice questions, and discussion—engaging with the Greek language through authentic and contemporary cultural content.

Language became a bridge to history.
History became an opportunity for dialogue.
And identity became a lived experience.

“As art is more free… you can express and show many things,” as Ms. Mimi Denissi noted.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Mimi Denissi for her generous provision of photographic material and for the meaningful and inspiring interview she shared with us.

Congratulations to our students for their outstanding collaboration, dedication, and insightful work.

Supervising teachers:
Kelly Polychroniou, Boston University | Head of Modern Greek Program
Maria Kyriakantonaki, Founder/Director, Nostos Hellenic Academy

Dream big — and keep the Greek language alive.

04/21/2026

We are very proud of Vasiliki Kanellos, a BU junior student, majoring in Biology and minoring in Modern Greek,
for receiving the PanHellenic Scholarship!
Many Congratulations!
Πολλά συγχαρητήρια!

https://www.panhellenicsf.org

04/19/2026

Boston University Modern Greek
Student’s Culture trip!
A wonderful time in NYC!
Intermediate Modern Greek students visited the Saint Nicholas Church! They had a delicious lunch at the Lois Restaurant and visited Greek painters and the Greek and Roman Art MET!
We are very thankful to
Fr. Samuel at Saint Nichlas Church,
Maria Loi the amazing Chef, entrepreneur and owner of Lois Restaurant for her generosity and great hospitality! We are deeply touched! More great things and collaborations to come soon!
Last but not least we are profoundly thankful to BU National Endowment for Humanities and Mr. Mike Manatos
That made this trip possible and very successful!

04/17/2026

https://www.bu.edu/cfa/news/articles/2026/the-oresteia-at-booth-theatre/

BU School of Theatre Stages The Oresteia at Booth TheatreBased on Aeschylus' trilogy, Ellen McLaughlin's sleek adaptation with a modern resonance runs April 17 - 26, 2026 Theatre BU School of Theatre Stages The Oresteia at Booth Theatre Based on Aeschylus’ trilogy, Ellen McLaughlin’s sleek adapt...

04/10/2026

Boston University Beginning
Modern Greek Students
enjoyed at BU School of Theater:

Medea, tragedy by Euripedes, adapted by V. Sophie Klein & Christine Hamel. Directed by Christine Hamel.

A fantastic performance!