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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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UMD Modern Greek Hosts 10th Modern Greek Studies Undergraduate Conference

The theme was "Byzantium, Hellenism, and the Shaping of Modernity."

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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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PROFESSOR'S RESEARCH AWARD

July 01, 2013 Classics

Francisco Barrenechea received a Summer RASA to work on a book about ancient Greek drama in Mexico.

PROFESSOR AWARDED ARHU SEED GRANT

July 01, 2013 Classics

ARHU recognizes Jorge Bravo’s innovative excavation project by awarding him a New Directions Innovation Seed Grant.

RECIPIENTS OF JAMES F. HARRIS ARTS AND HUMANITIES VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED

March 01, 2013 Classics

Three ARHU students awarded first-ever James F. Harris Visionary Scholarship for outstanding achievement in the arts and humanities.

2012-13 Recipients Of James F. Harris Arts And Humanities Visionary Scholarship Announced

March 01, 2013 Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Three ARHU students awarded first-ever James F. Harris Visionary Scholarship for outstanding achievement in the arts and humanities.
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HOW DO I LOVE THEE? SAY IT IN LATIN!

February 14, 2013 Classics

Classics Professor Judith Hallett explains how ancient Romans celebrated Valentine's Day.

2013-14 CAPAA AND RASA AWARD RECIPIENTS

December 04, 2012 American Studies

Numerous ARHU faculty received Creative and Performing Arts Awards (CAPAA) or Research and Scholarship Awards (RASA) for 2013-14.

2013-14 Capaa And Rasa Award Recipients

December 04, 2012 American Studies, Art, Art History and Archaeology, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Numerous ARHU faculty received Creative and Performing Arts Awards (CAPAA) or Research and Scholarship Awards (RASA) for 2013-14.
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2013-14 Capaa And Rasa Award Recipients

December 04, 2012 Art, American Studies, Art History and Archaeology, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Numerous ARHU faculty received Creative and Performing Arts Awards (CAPAA) or Research and Scholarship Awards (RASA) for 2013-14.

2012-13 NEW FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

October 25, 2012 American Studies

The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty cohort to UMD.