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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

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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.
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.

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International Greek Language Day

February 04, 2024 Classics

February 9 is International Greek Language Day.

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

February 03, 2024 Classics

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

Inaugural ‘Harmony Fellows’ Blend Disciplines, Forge New Directions for ARHU and UMD

January 31, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, History, Art History and Archaeology, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Art, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Classics, American Studies

Seven pairs of fellows, from ARHU and beyond, are working on a range of projects to innovate curricula, research and programming.

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

January 13, 2024 Classics

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

Prof. Wasdin's Romance Class visits Dumbarton Oaks

December 02, 2023 Classics

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

Congratulations to our 2023 Classics Graduates!

May 25, 2023 Classics

The Classics Department celebrated our students who graduated this Spring 2023.

Congratulations to our 2024 Classics Graduates!

May 25, 2023 Classics

The Classics Department celebrated the students who graduated this academic year.

Congratulations to our 2025 Classics Graduates!

May 25, 2023 Classics

The Classics Department celebrated the students who graduated this academic year.

Recent Events: 7th Modern Greek Studies Conference

May 07, 2023 Classics

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

Classics Present at Maryland Day 2023

May 01, 2023 Classics

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