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Dr. Polyvia Parara Presents Research at the 29th Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium

Dr. Polyvia Parara Examines Competing Visions of Democracy in Modern Greek Political Thought

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October 22, 2026 Classics

New Book--The Philosophy of Paul Elmer More: The Ethical Basis of Life and Letters

Professor Adler and political philosopher Claes G. Ryn co-edit and introduce Folke Leander’s The Philosophy of Paul Elmer More: The Ethical Basis of Life and Letters, published by the University of Missouri Press in 2026.
June 02, 2026 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

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70 Graduates Honored as Senior Marshals

May 21, 2025 American Studies, Art, Art History and Archaeology, Classics, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music

High-achieving students to lead classmates into Commencement.

Calling All Storytelling Terps!

May 20, 2025

UMD story slam invites pitches for competition with cash prizes.

ARHU Faculty Win 2025 Provost's Excellence Awards for Professional Track Faculty

May 02, 2025 Classics, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

They are honored for their exceptional teaching and service.

MA Research Conference: Shandi Li, Will Roberts, and Leonid West

April 25, 2025 Classics

Shandi Li, Will Roberts, and Leonid West presented their work in the 2025 MA Research Conference

UMD Classics Grads Shine at the 2025 AIA/SCS

April 15, 2025 Classics

Six Alumni Present at Annual Meeting

Prof. Bucher Wins Provost's Excellence Award for Teaching

April 03, 2025 Classics

Prof. Gregory Bucher wins the Provost's Excellence Award for Professional Track Faculty

Professor Doherty Contributes to the Oxford Critical Guides Series

March 17, 2025 Classics

Professor Emerita Doherty Contributes Chapter

Dr. Polyvia Parara Delivers Keynote Address at International Greek Language Day

February 19, 2025 Classics

"How Unique Greek Concepts Inspire Freedom and Citizen Participation in the Modern World"

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

February 18, 2025 Classics

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

Prof. Parara Spoke at the 28th Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium at Princeton University

January 03, 2025 Classics

Prof. Parara spoke on Koraes and Greek Democracy