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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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Dr. Polyvia Parara Receives Recognition at NeMLA Annual Conference

October 27, 2021 Classics

Dr. Polyvia Parara receives recognition on her paper "Revisiting the Tragic Poets: Why they are Relevant for Modernity" at Baltimore conference.

Professor Lillian Doherty honored with an ovatio!

October 27, 2021 Classics

Department of Classics Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Lillian Doherty, received an ovatio in her honor at the most recent Classical Association of the Atlantic States Meeting

Classics Student Receives ARHU Service Award

October 10, 2021 Classics

Genevieve Menthen, a junior majoring in Classics, represented the department at the 2021 ARHU Service Awards.

Department of Classics Spring 2022 Courses

October 10, 2021 Classics

Browse through the plethora of interesting course options offered through the Department of Classics for the Spring 2022 semester!

"The Complex Oedipus" Conference

October 10, 2021 Classics

The Complex Oedipus conference honoring Professor Gregory Staley was a success!

ARHU 2021 Service Award Winners Announced

September 22, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Classics, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Humanities

Six exceptional members of the ARHU community received an annual service award.

Recent Faculty Publications

August 25, 2021 Classics

Take a look at some of the recent publications from the department's faculty!

Professor Bravo Appointed Chair of University Senate's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee

August 19, 2021 Classics

Associate Professor of Classics, Jorge Bravo, has been appointed Chair of the University Senate's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee

Alumni Publications

August 19, 2021 Classics

Check out the amazing work of Classics alumni!

Classics Alumnus Book Project

August 15, 2021 Classics

Wayne Millan, a UMD Classics Alum, has a new book project!