The Department congratulates Professor Gregory Jusdanis on receiving the 2025 International Hellenic Prize for Alexandrian Sphinx: The Hidden Life of Constantine Cavafy, co-authored with Peter Jeffreys. Awarded annually to outstanding works on Hellenic civilization and culture, the prize recognizes the authors' groundbreaking biography of the renowned Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy. Through extensive archival research and compelling storytelling, the book offers a major contribution to the understanding of one of the most important figures in modern Greek literature and has earned international acclaim for its scholarly depth and accessibility.