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Classics

Recent Events: 8th Modern Greek Studies Conference

The 8th Modern Greek Studies conference took place this Saturday, April 20.

May 03, 2024 Classics

MA Research Conference: Mary Catherine Contreras and Alex Houseman

Mary Catherine Contreras and Alex Houseman presented their work in the 2024 MA Research Conference

April 22, 2024 Classics

Faculty in the News: Prof. Doherty Delivers Keynote Address

Prof. Lillian Doherty delivered the keynote address to the Hellenic Society Prometheas.

April 12, 2024 Classics

Alumni in the News: Robert Santucci (MA '16) accepts tenure-track position

Prof. Robert Santucci (MA '16) will be joining the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, as an Assistant Professor

February 03, 2024 Classics

Alumni in the News: Brent Hernandez (MA '03) Wins Award

Brent Hernandez (MA '03) receives Terrapin innovation Award at UMD.

January 13, 2024 Classics

In the News: Alumni and Faculty at the 2024 AIA/SCS Meeting

Alumni and faculty of UMD Classics delivered papers at the 2024 AIA and SCS Meeting in Chicago this January.

December 02, 2023 Classics

Prof. Wasdin's Romance Class visits Dumbarton Oaks

Prof. Wasdin took her Romance class to an exhibit on late antiquity at Dumbarton Oaks.

May 07, 2023 Classics

Recent Events: 7th Modern Greek Studies Conference

The 7th Modern Greek Studies conference took place this Saturday, May 6.

May 01, 2023 Classics

Classics Present at Maryland Day 2023

The Classics Department participated in the Maryland Day celebrations of 2023.

April 30, 2023 Classics

MA Research Conference: Chelsea Stolt and Evan Dill

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

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News from Classics Alumna

August 30, 2019 Classics

Rachel Mullervy just graduated with a Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership from Mount Holyoke College and was the recipient of the Teacher Leadership Innovation Award for her work in girls’ leadership.

More news from Classics alumni

August 30, 2019 Classics

Jonathan Clark (B.A. 2018) writes: "Im taking the CUNY Upper Level Greek program and I've been enjoying it a lot.

2019-20 New Faculty Appointments

August 29, 2019 American Studies, Art, Art History and Archaeology, Classics, Communication, History, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes the new faculty cohort to the University of Maryland.

Steven's Internship at the State Department

August 28, 2019 Classics

During the summer, Steven interned at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin at the Department of State.

Tara's Internship Experience at the Smithsonian Institution

August 26, 2019 Classics

Tara Wells spent this summer as an Intern at the Smithsonian Institution.

Prof. Parara presents a paper on the Greek verbal system

July 07, 2019 Classics

On June 28th-29th, 2019, Dr.

Dr. Parara Presents at NEMLA Anniversary Convention

April 19, 2019 Classics

On March 21-24, 2019, Dr. Polyvia Parara successfully presented a new paper based on her research project entitled “Classics in Reception: Cultural Identity and the Unique Case of Classical Bouquet.” The talk was delivered in Washingto

Eleven new members for Eta Sigma Phi!

March 07, 2019 Classics, College of Arts and Humanities

Chapter Zeta Nu, the UMD chapter of of Eta Sigma Phi, the national Classics honor society, inducted eleven new members on March 7, 2019. Those pictured are, from left to right: Professor Robert Matera, honorary member; Clay Capra and Kevin Cost

Outstanding Grad TA award to Marissa Hicks

January 20, 2019 Classics

Marissa Hicks, a second year M.A.

Jorge Bravo wins Rehak Award

January 10, 2019 Classics, College of Arts and Humanities

The Classics Department congratulates Associate Professor Jorge J.