La Trobe University secures funding for Modern Greek Studies

La Trobe University has secured a three-year funding commitment to support its Advanced Modern Greek programme. The funding was provided by benefactors Peter and Mary Mitrakas, following efforts by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) to underwrite the costs necessary to maintain the programme at full capacity.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell noted that La Trobe is currently the only university in Victoria offering a comprehensive programme in Modern Greek Studies. The support aims to safeguard tertiary-level education in Greek language, history, and culture. The initiative was recognized at an event attended by university leadership, GCM President Bill Papastergiadis, and the Consul General of Greece in Victoria, Dimitra Georgantzoglou.