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Find the latest news and information from the Department of Classics, including student experiences, faculty research and awards and alumni updates.

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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

March 17, 2025 Classics

Professor Doherty Contributes to the Oxford Critical Guides Series

Professor Emerita Doherty Contributes Chapter

February 18, 2025 Classics

Prof. Graf's Article Wins the American Journal of Philology's Best Article Prize!

“The Pleasures of Flattery and the Hermeneutics of Suspicion in Seneca’s Natural Questions (4a. Praef.)”

December 06, 2024 Classics

New Book Published by Prof. Chiara Graf

Prof. Graf's new book, Seneca's Affective Cosmos, was published by Oxford University Press.

May 10, 2024 Classics

Recent Events: 8th Modern Greek Studies Conference

The 8th Modern Greek Studies conference took place this Saturday, April 20.

May 03, 2024 Classics

MA Research Conference: Mary Catherine Contreras and Alex Houseman

Mary Catherine Contreras and Alex Houseman presented their work in the 2024 MA Research Conference

April 22, 2024 Classics

Faculty in the News: Prof. Doherty Delivers Keynote Address

Prof. Lillian Doherty delivered the keynote address to the Hellenic Society Prometheas.

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Classics Alumni News

August 31, 2019 Classics

Ann Sneesby-Koch (M.A. 2001) writes:

News from Classics Alumna

August 30, 2019 Classics

Rachel Mullervy just graduated with a Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership from Mount Holyoke College and was the recipient of the Teacher Leadership Innovation Award for her work in girls’ leadership.

More news from Classics alumni

August 30, 2019 Classics

Jonathan Clark (B.A. 2018) writes: "Im taking the CUNY Upper Level Greek program and I've been enjoying it a lot.

2019-20 New Faculty Appointments

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

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

Steven's Internship at the State Department

August 28, 2019 Classics

During the summer, Steven interned at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin at the Department of State.

Tara's Internship Experience at the Smithsonian Institution

August 26, 2019 Classics

Tara Wells spent this summer as an Intern at the Smithsonian Institution.

Prof. Parara presents a paper on the Greek verbal system

July 07, 2019 Classics

On June 28th-29th, 2019, Dr.

Dr. Parara Presents at NEMLA Anniversary Convention

April 19, 2019 Classics

On March 21-24, 2019, Dr. Polyvia Parara successfully presented a new paper based on her research project entitled “Classics in Reception: Cultural Identity and the Unique Case of Classical Bouquet.” The talk was delivered in Washingto

Eleven new members for Eta Sigma Phi!

March 07, 2019 Classics, College of Arts and Humanities

Chapter Zeta Nu, the UMD chapter of of Eta Sigma Phi, the national Classics honor society, inducted eleven new members on March 7, 2019. Those pictured are, from left to right: Professor Robert Matera, honorary member; Clay Capra and Kevin Cost

Outstanding Grad TA award to Marissa Hicks

January 20, 2019 Classics

Marissa Hicks, a second year M.A.