Hellenic Education & Research Center (HERC) is an organization dedicated to the promotion of Hellenic Studies with an emphasis on the Classics. Its mission is to foster academic study in Greece. HERC encourages undergraduate level university students and continuing education students to benefit academically and personally from a short term study abroad experience in the birthplace of Classical Civilization.

HERC also promotes and facilitates more advanced academic study. It encourages graduate students and faculty to visit Greece and pursue research oriented work in the field of the classics or related subjects.

Additionally, HERC seeks to increase the awareness and understanding of Greek History and Culture by organizing and participating in educational programs, seminars, conferences, lectures, documentary films, and publications.