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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.

Classics

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

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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Prof. Parara Spoke at the 27th Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium in Canada

March 25, 2023 Classics

Prof. Polyvia Parara deliverd a paper on Liberalism versus Democracy in the work of Koraes and Contaxaki.

Alumni in the News: Emily Mohr (MA '15) Wins Award

March 01, 2023 Classics

Emily Mohr (MA '15) wins first prize in the 2023 AIA Graduate Student Paper Awards.

Spotted in Italy: Graduate students in Classics study-abroad course

January 29, 2023 Classics

Our graduate students were spotted in Italy this winter break.

Alumni in the News: MA Alumni Deliver Papers at the 2023 AIA/SCS Meeting

January 09, 2023 Classics

Four MA alumni delivered papers at the 2023 AIA and SCS Meeting in New Orleans this January.

Faculty in the News: Prof. Bravo's Book Receives Plaudits

December 06, 2022 Classics

Prof. Bravo's book, Excavations at Nemea IV: The Shrine of Opheltes, was reviewed in the Classical Journal

Prof. Wasdin's Latin Seminar Visits the Library of Congress

December 03, 2022 Classics

Prof. Wasdin took her Latin class to explore the rare book collection of the Library of Congress.

Learning from the Ancient World

November 16, 2022 Classics

Senior classics and criminology and criminal justice double major Genevieve Menthen ’23 said ARHU has helped her “be a better person and global citizen.”

Prof. Parara Spoke at International Congress of Cretan Studies

November 05, 2022 Classics

Prof. Polyvia Parara gave a paper on Elizavet Contaxaki and her relationship to the Cretan revolutions.

Prof. Chiara Graf's Reception