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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 Egan to Study Unpublished Wall Paintings from the Palace at Pylos in Greece this Summer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.

Dr. Polyvia Parara publishes new article on the Classical Bouquet

April 08, 2026 Classics

Her 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, 2026 Art History and Archaeology, Classics

Prof. 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, 2026 Classics

Alumni 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, 2025 Classics

Dr. Parara speaks on emerging pedagogies.

ARHU Students Honored at Fall 2025 Dean's Scholars Awards Ceremony

November 19, 2025 American Studies, Arabic, Art, Art History and Archaeology, Cinema and Media Studies, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, French, History, Persian, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Spanish and Portuguese, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Outstanding students joined faculty, staff, family and friends for a celebration recognizing their academic excellence.

Prof. Chiara Graf Presents Paper at Cambridge University

October 24, 2025 Classics

Prof. Graf gave a talk entitled “The Roman Literary Heap: Between Psychoanalysis and Affect Theory.”

The Chronicle of Higher Education

They’re Killing the Humanities On Purpose

August 29, 2025 Classics

Eric Adler, professor and chair of classics, writes an op-ed for The Chronicle of Higher Education.