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Building on years in archeological trenches in Greece, Robert Barry ’25 will keep digging at the University of Oxford

Aug 25, 2025 • By Catalina Sofia Dansberger Duque

Having the courage to pursue the unexpected led Robert Barry to two prestigious opportunities that could help launch his career in ancient studies. This spring, Barry received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study archeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and was admitted to the University of Oxford's Master's of Philosophy in Classical Archaeology. Barry, who had to choose between the two opportunities, ultimately decided on the program at Oxford, excited at being involved in research with leading experts. 

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