The deadline for the Pomerance Award has been extended to Monday June 1 This award recognizes professional or amateur scientists—or teams—whose interdisciplinary work advances the field of archaeological science. Learn more and submit your nomination: buff.ly/DmBE4YG

There's still time to register for the final Archaeology Hour lecture of the 25/26 season! Join us tomorrow, April 22 at 8pm ET for "Ecology and Slavery in St. Croix," presented by Justin Dunnavant. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

There's still time to celebrate AIA Giving Day with a gift to the Annual Fund! Today is your last chance to take advantage of our $50,000 matching challenge. Give before midnight (ET) tonight and your donation will be DOUBLED! Visit archaeological.org/aia-giving-day to donate.

The countdown is on! A group of generous donors has pledged to match all AIA Giving Day gifts dollar for dollar, up to $50,000, but only through tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21. Don’t miss your chance to make twice the impact—give today at buff.ly/s6G2mR3

We’re only one week away from AIA Giving Day! This year, your impact can go twice as far thanks to a generous $50k matching gift. Your support helps fund critical archaeological research, education, and community outreach around the world. Don’t want to wait? Donate today: buff.ly/fGz616o

Join us for the final AIA Archaeology Hour of the season on April 22 at 8pm ET with Justin Dunnavant to explore the traces left behind by plantation slavery and how can archaeology help us uncover them. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

There’s still time to double your impact! ⏳ In honor of #AIAGivingDay, every donation is being matched—up to $50,000. The discoveries we make, the sites we protect, and the knowledge we share are all made possible by supporters like you: buff.ly/0YxWAdr

Advocacy Alert: Speak Up for Chaco Canyon. Tomorrow (April 7) is the *final day* to comment on a proposal that would revoke protections for over 330,000 acres surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Make your voice heard: buff.ly/dDJqqJA

Mark your calendar for AIA Giving Day! 📅 Thanks to a group of generous donors, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $50,000—doubling your impact. Why wait? You can make your gift today and start making a difference right now: www.archaeological.org/aia-giving-d...

The deadline for the McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports has been extended to Monday, March 30, 2026! This award recognizes outstanding monographs presenting results from archaeological field projects, including excavations or surveys. Learn more and nominate: buff.ly/FDtLH7R

There's still time to register for the March Archaeology Hour lecture! Join the AIA for a virtual trip Down Under as Helen Green presents "Dating Australia’s Oldest Rock Art." 📅 March 25, 2026 I 8pm ET Register & get the recording: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The first submission deadline for the 2027 Annual Meeting in Boston is just three days away. Be sure to submit by Monday, March 23 for our first deadline (or by April 6 with a $25 fee). To access the submission forms, visit buff.ly/Q2QgsCE

Aboriginal rock art records the world’s oldest continuing culture—but how do researchers determine its age? Join us for AIA Archaeology Hour with Helen Green on Wednesday, March 25 to explore the latest scientific techniques. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The AIA is proud to present James C. Wright, Professor Emeritus at Bryn Mawr College, as the recipient of the 2027 Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement! Visit archaeological.org/news to learn more about Dr. Wright’s remarkable career!

We need you to help us celebrate outstanding archaeology publications! The AIA is still accepting nominations for The Anna Marguerite McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports and the James R. Wiseman Book Award (Due March 15, 2026). Learn more at archaeological.org/awards

The new Odyssey trailer is here! Take a closer look with AIA VP and UC Berkeley professor Kim Shelton, who explores the epic’s enduring myths, archaeological insights, and why this ancient story keeps returning, each time through a new storyteller’s lens: buff.ly/OgQAHRx

The AIA is accepting nominations for the Anna Marguerite McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports (due March 15), honoring an outstanding monograph that presents the results of an archaeological excavation or survey. Learn more and submit a nomination: buff.ly/gjFcpfJ.

March and April are packed with key dates! From digital humanities training, book awards and museum internships, this spring offers numerous chances to apply, nominate, and celebrate outstanding work. Visit the AIA blog for full details: buff.ly/KjWMSSv

Be part of the 2027 Annual Meeting in Boston, January 7–10, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place! The Call for Papers and online submission system are now open. Access the Call for Papers and submission forms here: www.archaeological.org/programs/pro... #AIASCS2027 #AIA

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for Dr. Jessica Tilley's Society Sunday presentation "Marketing the Etruscans—From Mystery to Modern Media." Want to watch it again? See the recording on the AIA YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2aM...

There's still time to register for tomorrow's Archaeology Hour lecture at 8pm ET! Join the AIA for a virtual trip to West Africa as Akin Ogundiran delivers "Metropolitan Walls of the Ọyọ Empire." 📅 Feb 25, 2026 I 8pm ET Register & get the recording: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Calling all first-time field school students! There's only ONE WEEK left to apply for an Archaeological Field School Scholarship! This funding can help cover tuition, travel, and other field school expenses Apply online by Sunday, March 1: buff.ly/Cl9PLtk

We hope you enjoyed our recent webinars on preserving Greece's and Egypt's cultural heritage! If you missed either of the presentations, or would like to watch them again, you can find them on our YouTube channel Archaeology TV. Greece: youtu.be/yiA7mTbfdPM?... Egypt: youtu.be/DsCJyVYyf0s?...

What roles did walls play as markers of both separation and connection in the archaeological landscape of the Ọyọ Empire? Join us for AIA Archaeology Hour with Akin Ogundiran on Wednesday, February 25 at 8pm ET to explore these questions and more! Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Last chance to register for tomorrow’s webinar on protecting Egypt’s cultural heritage. Join us tomorrow at 12:30pm ET as our expert panel examines the role of bilateral agreements in preventing the illegal import of cultural objects. Register: buff.ly/hhhZZlu

There is still time to register for Society Sunday! Join the AIA Societies Committee for a virtual talk and live Q&A with Dr. Jessica Tilley on how Etruscans moved from “mystery” to the center of modern archaeology. 📅 Feb 22, 2026 I 1pm ET Register: buff.ly/PU2qOFs

Calling all first-time field school students! The deadline for the Archaeological Field School Scholarships is coming up soon. This funding can help cover tuition, travel, and other field school expenses. Apply online by Sunday, March 1: www.archaeological.org/grant/waldba...

Last chance to register for tomorrow’s webinar on protecting Greece’s cultural heritage. Join us tomorrow at 12pm ET as our expert panel examines the role of bilateral agreements in preventing the illegal import of cultural objects. buff.ly/hFiQQNv

Step into the world of the Etruscans on Society Sunday! Join the AIA Societies Committee for a virtual talk and live Q&A with Dr. Jessica Tilley on how Etruscans moved from “mystery” to the center of modern archaeology. 📅 Feb 22, 2026 I 1pm ET Register: buff.ly/PU2qOFs

February and March are packed with key dates! Visit the AIA blog for full details and application info on upcoming awards, grants, scholarships, and advocacy opportunities.: buff.ly/WBjAyrO

One week left to nominate for the AIA’s Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award! You can help celebrate educators shaping the future of archaeology. Former students can now nominate, and the process has been streamlined. Submit by Feb. 15: buff.ly/7JoPzgr

🌍 Advocacy Alert! You can help protect the cultural heritage of Bolivia, Egypt & Greece. CPAC is reviewing agreements that prevent the illegal import of cultural objects into the U.S. Your experiences can help inform their decision: buff.ly/egpyHzP #CulturalHeritage

Catch up on the latest updates from Professional Services at the AIA in the February 2026 edition of Field Notes. 🗞️ Read now: buff.ly/qcctlVm

Celebrate the educators shaping the future of archaeology! The AIA is accepting nominations for the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award. Reminder: former students can nominate, and the process is easier than ever. Submit a nomination by Feb. 15: buff.ly/7JoPzgr #HigherEd #Archaeology #AIA

Don’t miss “NAGPRA as a Path to Healing & Reciprocity” the first AAH talk of 2026 happening tomorrow evening at 8pm ET! Learn how #NAGPRA can foster healing, reciprocity, and meaningful Indigenous partnerships. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Have you noticed empty exhibit cases in museums? Join us on Jan. 28 at 8pm ET for “NAGPRA as a Path to Healing and Reciprocity” by Danyelle Means and explore how #NAGPRA fosters healing, reciprocity, and connections with Indigenous communities. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Have you read a standout archaeology publication that deserves recognition? Nominations for the AIA Book Awards are now open, and you can help us celebrate exceptional scholarship! Visit our website for more information: buff.ly/MgAxBfm #Archaeology #AIA

Start the year informed with the AIA e-Update, featuring the latest news, announcements, and highlights from AIA HQ, delivered straight to your inbox! Subscribe today and kick off the new year in the know with everything happening at the AIA: www.archaeological.org/about/eupdate/

The results of the 2026 Council Election are now available on our website! We extend our sincere thanks to outgoing AIA President Elizabeth S. Greene for her leadership and service, and we are pleased to welcome Brian Daniels as our incoming President. View the full results: buff.ly/Vj6OIUK

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the 2026 AIA Awards Ceremony so memorable. Whether you joined us in person or tuned in virtually, it was truly inspiring to celebrate our outstanding award winners together. 🏆 #AIASCS2026 #AIA #Archaeology

Day Three | #AIASCS2026 Poster sessions, roundtables, awards ceremonies—oh my! Yesterday was a full and exciting day at the Annual Meeting. Stay tuned for announcements of this year’s poster contest award winners and the outcomes of the AIA 147th Council Meeting.

Day Two | #AIASCS2026 The Annual Meeting is in full swing! The Exhibit Hall is open again today from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. If you missed the first poster session, don't worry, the second session will take place today from 12 PM to 2PM in the Exhibit Hall.

Day One | #AIASCS2026 The Annual Meeting launched yesterday, and the Exhibit Hall was already buzzing! Stop by today from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM to explore books, technology, archaeological supplies, field schools, and more. Or come say hi to us at the AIA booth! #Archaeology #AIA

Thank you to all who joined last night’s Public Lecture! Sharon Stocker and Jack Davis reflected on a decade of research on the Griffin Warrior of Pylos. 📸 With AIA President Elizabeth S. Greene #AIASCS2026

Welcome to the 2026 AIA and SCS Annual Meeting! Last night, AIA President Elizabeth S. Greene thanked incoming AIA President Brian Daniels for his toast at the AIA Presidents’ Reception. We’re excited for the rest of the meeting ahead! #AIASCS2026 #AIA #Archaeology

The 2026 AIA and SCS Annual Meeting starts tomorrow! The preliminary program is now live. Please check the Annual Meeting app and the printed program for exact order and presentation times. Public Events are also announced on the Annual Meeting website. #AIASCS2026 #AIA

Join us for AIA Session 8A: Creating Self-Guided Object-Based Learning Materials Flex your learning-design skills and create self-guided resources for any audience. You can even have your revised version featured on the AIA website for educators and the public! #AIA #Archaeology #AIASCS2026

Best wishes for the year ahead from the Archaeological Institute of America! Thank you for being part of our community!

There are only hours left to make a tax-deductible gift to the AIA! From ancient cities threatened by conflict and climate change to the next generation of archaeologists working in the field, your year-end gift ensures this important work continues: buff.ly/ywwoVVJ

Only two days left to make a donation to the AIA before the end of 2025! Your generosity supports archaeologists, protects threatened archaeological sites, and provides educational programming to archaeology enthusiasts like you: buff.ly/ywwoVVJ