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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.

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

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.)”

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CMLT Essay Contest Prize Winners

May 05, 2016 Classics

Talia Chicherio and Allison Goldstein-Berger, both graduate students in the Department of Classics, are the winners of the fifth annual essay contest in Comparative Literature.

Carpe Saturni diem! Saturday Pedagogy Workshops at the University of Maryland, College Park

February 01, 2016 Classics

Current and prospective Latin teachers are welcome to join us this spring semester for one or more Saturday workshops on Latin pedagogy!

Classics M.A. Candidate Talia Chicherio Works on Archaeology Program in Italy

October 19, 2015 Classics

Talia Chicherio, an M.A. candidate of the University of Maryland’s Classics Department, was chosen to work on The Gabii Project in Latium, Italy over the summer of 2015.

2016 Study Abroad - Program Deadlines and Scholarship Options

September 21, 2015 Classics

This year, we are excited to announce three short-term study abroad programs sponsored by the Classics Department: two in Italy, and one in France.

Dr. Eric Adler promoted to Associate Professor

August 18, 2015 Classics

We are proud to announce that Dr. Eric Adler has been promoted from Assistant to Associate Professor with tenure, starting in fall of 2015. Dr.

Commencement 2015!

July 10, 2015 Classics

On May 22, 2015 the Department of Classics celebrated the awarding of three Masters and six Bachelors degrees with a ceremony and reception in the Prince George's Room of the Stamp Student Union.

Maryland Classics Students in Greece!

July 06, 2015 Classics

Current M.A. student Rob Santucci and M.A. graduate Emily Mohr are participating in summer programs in Greece.

Emily Mohr wins De Luca Award

June 01, 2015 Classics

Emily Mohr, who received her M.A. in Classics from the University in May, is the 2015 recipient of the Elena and Antonio De Luca Award, a scholarship offered by the Italian Cultural Society (ICS) of Washington D.C.