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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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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.

MA Research Conference: Chelsea Stolt and Evan Dill

April 30, 2023 Classics

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

Faculty in the News: Prof. Judith Hallett Wins Mentoring Award

April 23, 2023 Classics

Prof. Hallett wins the 2023 Randall Howarth Award for Excellence in Mentoring.

Faculty in the News: Prof. Judith Hallett's Book Wins Award

April 05, 2023 Classics

Prof. Hallett's book wins the 2023 Bolchazy Pedagogy Award.