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    Book Review: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

    An all-female perspective of the Trojan War

    Featured News

    December 14, 2020 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, History, Classics

    New Major Explores Roots of Western Religions

    ‘Religions and Cultures of the Ancient Middle East’ pulls from Jewish studies, history and classics.
    March 12, 2020 Classics

    Zoe Singleton's Upcoming Internship at the Library of Congress

    The Classic's department is excited to hear about Zoe Singleton's upcoming summer internship at the Library of Congress.
    November 17, 2019 Classics

    Now accepting applications to our Masters program for 2020-21!

    Applicants should have reached the advanced level in at least one of the two ancient languages, and preferably in both Latin and Greek.
    August 29, 2019 American Studies, Art, Art History and Archaeology, Classics, Communication, History, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    2019-20 New Faculty Appointments

    The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes the new faculty cohort to the University of Maryland.

    September 04, 2018 Classics

    Graduating ARHU Triple Major Will Work at Twitter and Microsoft Before Attending Graduate School

    Dolapo A. Martins ‘18 majored in classics, linguistics and computer science.

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    "Thornton Wilder, Classical Reception, and American Literature" Book Launch

    November 21, 2021 Classics

    Classics M.A. alumnus, Stephen Rojcewicz, launches his book "Thornton Wilder, Classical Reception, and American Literature" in February, 2022.

    Dr. Polyvia Parara Receives Recognition at NeMLA Annual Conference

    October 27, 2021 Classics

    Dr. Polyvia Parara receives recognition on her paper "Revisiting the Tragic Poets: Why they are Relevant for Modernity" at Baltimore conference.

    Professor Lillian Doherty honored with an ovatio!

    October 27, 2021 Classics

    Department of Classics Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Lillian Doherty, received an ovatio in her honor at the most recent Classical Association of the Atlantic States Meeting

    Department of Classics Spring 2022 Courses

    October 10, 2021 Classics

    Browse through the plethora of interesting course options offered through the Department of Classics for the Spring 2022 semester!

    Classics Student Receives ARHU Service Award

    October 10, 2021 Classics

    Genevieve Menthen, a junior majoring in Classics, represented the department at the 2021 ARHU Service Awards.

    "The Complex Oedipus" Conference

    October 10, 2021 Classics

    The Complex Oedipus conference honoring Professor George Staley was a success!

    ARHU 2021 Service Award Winners Announced

    September 22, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Classics, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Humanities

    Six exceptional members of the ARHU community received an annual service award.

    Recent Faculty Publications

    August 25, 2021 Classics

    Take a look at some of the recent publications from the department's faculty!

    Professor Bravo Appointed Chair of University Senate's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee

    August 19, 2021 Classics

    Associate Professor of Classics, Jorge Bravo, has been appointed Chair of the University Senate's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee

    Alumni Publications

    August 19, 2021 Classics

    Check out the amazing work of Classics alumni!