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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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2012-13 New Faculty Appointments

October 25, 2012 Art, American Studies, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Persian, School of Music

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

CLASSICS SOPHOMORE LEARNS AND NETWORKS IN SUMMER INTERNSHIP

June 20, 2012 Classics

Department of Classics sophomore Erik Shell to intern at the prestigious Center for Hellenic Studies.

FROM HOMER TO BIOETHICS: AN ARHU GRADUATE EXPLORES IT ALL

August 04, 2011 Classics

ARHU’s Teresa Rostkowski embraces the versatility of her degree by interning at the EPA.
Between The Columns

THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE: STUDENTS' CLASSICS PARODY GETS SERIOUS ATTENTION

March 10, 2010 Classics

A new tongue-in-cheek book written by two Maryland graduate students offers advice on how aspiring heroes from ancient Greece can win fame, glory and immortality among the stars.