UMD Modern Greek Hosts 10th Modern Greek Studies Undergraduate Conference
The theme was "Byzantium, Hellenism, and the Shaping of Modernity."
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Fall 2026 Leadership Appointments
July 06, 2026The College of Arts and Humanities announces new leadership appointments.
UMD Modern Greek Hosts 10th Modern Greek Studies Undergraduate Conference
June 02, 2026The theme was "Byzantium, Hellenism, and the Shaping of Modernity."
Congratulations to Our Graduates!
May 19, 2026Graduating Class of 2026
MA Research Conference 2026: Charis Addai and Natalie Dean
April 23, 2026Charis Addai and Natalie Dean presented their work in our yearly MA Research Conference
Professor Emily Egan Awarded MacDonald Grant by Archaeological Institute of America
April 09, 2026Grant Allows Dr. Egan to Study Unpublished Wall Paintings from the Palace at Pylos in Greece this Summer
Prof. Lillian Doherty publishes edited volume on Homer
April 09, 2026Her volume brings together new approaches to teaching the Odyssey in today’s classroom.
Dr. Polyvia Parara publishes new article on the Classical Bouquet
April 08, 2026Her work discusses the volume's role in shaping modern views of Crete and freedom.
Prof. Maryl Gensheimer Named Trustee of AIA as Her Article Proposing New Understanding of Pantheon Published
February 21, 2026Prof. Gensheimer's rethinking of circumstances of Pantheon's construction should spark an "inevitable debate" to which she looks forward
In the News: Alumni at the 2026 AIA/SCS Meeting
January 20, 2026Alumni from the Departments of Classics, Anthropology, and Art History present at meeting in San Francisco
Dr. Polyvia Parara Presents at 11th MGSA Biennial Pedagogy Workshop
November 25, 2025Dr. Parara speaks on emerging pedagogies.