Congratulations to Felege-Selam Yirga on successfully defending his dissertation entitled, “The Chronicle of John of Nikiu: Historical Writing in Post-Roman Egypt.” His committee consisted of Professors David Brakke (chair), Anthony Kaldellis, Kristina Sessa, and Dorinda Gallant (Graduate Faculty Representative). Dr. Yirga will soon move to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he will become Assistant Professor of History at the University of Tennessee.
