UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS
The Dean Elsbeth Melville Latin Prize
Commemorates Dean Melville’s lifelong commitment to the study of Latin and the Classics. The Classical Studies Department nominates one student to receive this award in her memory.
Kit Houng Li, Classical Studies
The John Oddy Memorial Awards
Given to junior or senior women who have taken a class at BU in Classical History. It was endowed by a large group of alumni from the School of Practical Arts, many of whom were inspired by Professor John Oddy, in recognition of his teaching and mentorship.
Vivian Dai, Classical Studies
Mairead Downes, Classical Studies and History
Aarohi Goel, Classical Studies
Anna Rafferty, English and American Studies
Emma Rits, Biology and Mathematics
The Alice M. Brennan Humanities Awards
Support undergraduates and graduate students in the humanities. Miss Brennan, a humanities graduate of the College of Liberal Arts (1917), and the Graduate School (1930), bequeathed a portion of her estate to BU for awards given annually to humanities students in her name.
Nathaniel Ceus, Philosphy
Christopher James Cole Ellars, World Languages & Literatures
Lauren Elizabeth Gotard, History
John Griffin, Classical Studies
Virginia Jansen, Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Elizabeth Kostina, History of Art & Architecture
Kathryn Lakin, English
Eitan Marshall-Pinko, History
Aliyah Rustam Mulla, Philosophy
Elle Nicoletti, History
Erin Margaret Regan, History of Art & Architecture
Simone Seiner, History
Sydney Villegas, English
Shaylon M Walker, Religion
The Edwin S. and Ruth M. White Prizes
Supports humanities majors. Ruth Malone White, College of Liberal Arts 1921, endowed this award.
Max Bearinger, English
Demian Choi, Religion
Emily Yoder, World Languages & Literatures
The Robert E. Yellin Awards
Recognize undergraduates for outstanding achievement and interest in the humanities. Mr. Yellin, together with his wife, was an entrepreneur of a manufacturing and marketing business in southern California. He graduated from the College of Liberal Arts in 1961.
Hallie Baker, Archaeology
Sophia Fruehauf, Archaeology
Avery Scott, English
GRADUATE AWARDS
The Helen G. Allen Humanities Awards
Designated for students of the humanities in the College of Arts & Sciences and the Graduate School. Helen Green Allen received her degree from the College of Liberal Arts in 1920. She was a loyal alumna and endowed this fund in her will.
Shannon Bewley, History of Art & Architecture
Sara Boston, Religion
Perri Meldon, American and New England Studies
Micah Trautmann, Philosophy
The Clarimond Mansfield Awards
Recognize outstanding students of the humanities in the College of Arts & Sciences and the Graduate School. Miss Mansfield was one of the earliest students of the College of Liberal Arts. She received her A.B. degree in 1879 and her M.A. in Philosophical Studies in 1880. She left money to BU in her will to encourage students in future generations.
Margaret Boyd, English
Alicia Matz, Classical Studies
Holly Wiegand, English
The Edwin S. and Ruth M. White Prizes
Supports humanities majors. Ruth Malone White, College of Liberal Arts 1921, endowed this award.
Federica Bocchi, Philosophy
Maya Chakravorty, Classical Studies
Sybil F. Joslyn, History of Art & Architecture
Emily Palombella, American & New England Studies
Courteney Elizabeth Smith, History
The Angela J. and James J. Rallis Memorial Awards
Established by John J. Rallis (SMG 1941 and MBA 1954) in honor of his parents. John Rallis was very active in the humanities and arts during his time at BU and has endowed several funds for the promotion of the humanities and arts at BU. This award supports undergraduate and graduate students interested in the humanities.
All Graduate Student Award recipients also receive The Angela J. and James J. Rallis Memorial Award.
GRADUATE DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS
Max Chapnick, English
David W. Granston III, History of Art & Architecture
Marie Le Blevennec, Philosophy
Katherine Mitchell, History of Art & Architecture
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNS IN THE HUMANITIES
Saskia den Boon, English, Beacon Press
Alexandra Mascarello, Philosophy, Brattle Film Foundation
Emma Sophia Obregon Dominguez, History, The Boston Globe
Emma Grier Shearburn, History of Art & Architecture, BU SPH Communications
GRADUATE INTERNS IN THE HUMANITIES
Summer 2023 Interns
Caryne Nicholas, History, Boston Athenæum
Toni Armstrong, History of Art & Architecture, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Catherine Lennartz, History of Art & Architecture, Institute of Contemporary Art
Anne Boyd, American & New England Studies, Massachusetts Historical Society
Henry Tonks, History, New England Historic Genealogical Society
Hannah Jew, History of Art & Architecture, Peabody Essex Museum
FACULTY FELLOWSHIPS
Henderson Senior Research Fellows:
Deborah Burton, Music Theory
Daniel Erker, Linguistics
Herbert Golder, Classical Studies
Leah Kronenberg, Classical Studies
Brendan McConville, History
Anthony Petro, Religion
Michael Prince, English
Michael Zank, Religion
Junior Faculty Fellows:
Victor Kumar, Philosophy
Anita Savo, Romance Studies