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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.

April 12, 2024 Classics

Alumni in the News: Robert Santucci (MA '16) accepts tenure-track position

Prof. Robert Santucci (MA '16) will be joining the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, as an Assistant Professor

February 03, 2024 Classics

Alumni in the News: Brent Hernandez (MA '03) Wins Award

Brent Hernandez (MA '03) receives Terrapin innovation Award at UMD.

January 13, 2024 Classics

In the News: Alumni and Faculty at the 2024 AIA/SCS Meeting

Alumni and faculty of UMD Classics delivered papers at the 2024 AIA and SCS Meeting in Chicago this January.

December 02, 2023 Classics

Prof. Wasdin's Romance Class visits Dumbarton Oaks

Prof. Wasdin took her Romance class to an exhibit on late antiquity at Dumbarton Oaks.

May 07, 2023 Classics

Recent Events: 7th Modern Greek Studies Conference

The 7th Modern Greek Studies conference took place this Saturday, May 6.

May 01, 2023 Classics

Classics Present at Maryland Day 2023

The Classics Department participated in the Maryland Day celebrations of 2023.

April 30, 2023 Classics

MA Research Conference: Chelsea Stolt and Evan Dill

Chelsea Stolt and Evan Dill presented their work in the 2023 MA Research Conference

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Spotted in Italy: Graduate students in Classics study-abroad course

January 29, 2023 Classics

Our graduate students were spotted in Italy this winter break.

Alumni in the News: MA Alumni Deliver Papers at the 2023 AIA/SCS Meeting

January 09, 2023 Classics

Four MA alumni delivered papers at the 2023 AIA and SCS joint meeting in New Orleans this January.

Faculty in the News: Prof. Bravo's Book Receives Plaudits

December 06, 2022 Classics

Prof. Bravo's book, Excavations at Nemea IV: The Shrine of Opheltes, was reviewed in the Classical Journal

Prof. Wasdin's Latin Seminar Visits the Library of Congress

December 03, 2022 Classics

Prof. Wasdin took her Latin class to explore the rare book collection of the Library of Congress.

Learning from the Ancient World

November 16, 2022 Classics

Senior classics and criminology and criminal justice double major Genevieve Menthen ’23 said ARHU has helped her “be a better person and global citizen.”

Prof. Parara Spoke at International Congress of Cretan Studies

November 05, 2022 Classics

Prof. Polyvia Parara gave a paper on Elizavet Contaxaki and her relationship to the Cretan revolutions.

Prof. Chiara Graf's Reception

November 05, 2022 Classics

The Classics Department organized a reception for Prof. Graf on September 15, 2022.

MA Alumni News: Santucci and Silverman obtain their PhDs

September 16, 2022 Classics

Congratulations to Ken Silverman and Rob Santucci for their PhDs!

Faculty in the News: Prof. Parara publishes Op-ed