'Arthur is an exceptional scholar and a proven leader. I am confident that he will guide the unit with judgment, insight, and a deep commitment to its continued success,' says Agustin Rayo, the Kenan Sahin Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. 'I very much look forward to having him join the school's leadership team.' Bahr's work blends formalist and materialist approaches to find literary resonance in the physical particularities of medieval manuscripts. He joined the MIT faculty in 2007 and helped lead the Ancient and Medieval Studies program in 2009-18 and 2022-23, working with colleagues from across the Institute to strengthen and expand the program. He has also been curriculum chair and undergraduate officer of the Literature Section. 'Lit@MIT has some of the world's most innovative literary scholars and some of the Institute's most dedicated teachers,' Bahr says. 'It has also been my home for nearly 20 years, and I feel both humbled and energized by the...
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