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Dr. Polyvia Parara Presents Research at the 29th Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium

Dr. Polyvia Parara Examines Competing Visions of Democracy in Modern Greek Political Thought

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October 22, 2026 Classics

New Book--The Philosophy of Paul Elmer More: The Ethical Basis of Life and Letters

Professor Adler and political philosopher Claes G. Ryn co-edit and introduce Folke Leander’s The Philosophy of Paul Elmer More: The Ethical Basis of Life and Letters, published by the University of Missouri Press in 2026.
June 02, 2026 Classics

UMD Modern Greek Hosts 10th Modern Greek Studies Undergraduate Conference

The theme was "Byzantium, Hellenism, and the Shaping of Modernity."
May 19, 2026 Classics

Congratulations to Our Graduates!

Graduating Class of 2026
April 23, 2026 Classics

MA Research Conference 2026: Charis Addai and Natalie Dean

Charis Addai and Natalie Dean presented their work in our yearly MA Research Conference
April 09, 2026 Classics

Prof. Lillian Doherty publishes edited volume on Homer

Her volume brings together new approaches to teaching the Odyssey in today’s classroom.
January 20, 2026 Classics

In the News: Alumni at the 2026 AIA/SCS Meeting

Alumni from the Departments of Classics, Anthropology, and Art History present at meeting in San Francisco
November 25, 2025 Classics

Dr. Polyvia Parara Presents at 11th MGSA Biennial Pedagogy Workshop

Dr. Parara speaks on emerging pedagogies.
April 25, 2025 Classics

MA Research Conference: Shandi Li, Will Roberts, and Leonid West

Shandi Li, Will Roberts, and Leonid West presented their work in the 2025 MA Research Conference
April 03, 2025 Classics

Prof. Bucher Wins Provost's Excellence Award for Teaching

Prof. Gregory Bucher wins the Provost's Excellence Award for Professional Track Faculty

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New Book--The Philosophy of Paul Elmer More: The Ethical Basis of Life and Letters

October 22, 2026 Classics

Professor Adler and political philosopher Claes G. Ryn co-edit and introduce Folke Leander’s The Philosophy of Paul Elmer More: The Ethical Basis of Life and Letters, published by the University of Missouri Press in 2026.

Dr. Polyvia Parara Presents Research at the 29th Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium

October 22, 2026 Classics

Dr. Polyvia Parara Examines Competing Visions of Democracy in Modern Greek Political Thought
Maryland Today

A Seriously Epic Journey to ‘The Odyssey’

July 22, 2026 Classics

Two classics professors and a Homer novice walk into a movie theater. Here are their takeaways.

Classics Professors at the Movies: Nolan's Odyssey

July 20, 2026 Classics

Profs. Chiara Graf and Katherine Wasdine offer their perspectives on the movie in Maryland Today.

Fall 2026 Leadership Appointments

July 06, 2026 ARHU2, Arts for All, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, Digital Cultures & Creativity, English, Honors Humanities, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture , The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The College of Arts and Humanities announces new leadership appointments.

UMD Modern Greek Hosts 10th Modern Greek Studies Undergraduate Conference

June 02, 2026 Classics

The theme was "Byzantium, Hellenism, and the Shaping of Modernity."

Congratulations to Our Graduates!

May 19, 2026 Classics

Graduating Class of 2026

MA Research Conference 2026: Charis Addai and Natalie Dean

April 23, 2026 Classics

Charis 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, 2026 Art History and Archaeology, Classics

Grant 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, 2026 Classics

Her volume brings together new approaches to teaching the Odyssey in today’s classroom.