Rising Senior David Murauskas ’18 Reflects On His BU Classics Experience
I attribute my interest in classics to a robust high school Latin program led by a teacher with such an infectious affinity… More
Classics Students Awarded Competitive Undergraduate Research Opportunities
The Department of Classical Studies recognizes the ongoing achievements of our undergraduates in Boston University's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). Four Classics… More
Prof. Nikolaev Talks ‘Game of Thrones’ And Invented Languages
BU Today spoke with Alexander Nikolaev, assistant professor of classical studies and of linguistics,… More
Prof. Nikolaev Awarded 2017 Neu Family Award For Excellence In Teaching
The Boston University College of Arts and Sciences has awarded the 2017 Neu Family Award for Excellence in Teaching to Alexander Nikolaev,… More
Peter Blandino, 2016-2017 recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award from the Graduate School
The Department of Classical Studies has selected… More
Prof. Samons To Host A New Show On WNTN
Professor Jay Samons and his longtime friend Professor Brendan McConville (Boston University, Dept. of History) will host a new, weekly program on… More
Eleni Constantinou ’20 Awarded Hellenic Women’s Club Scholarship
Classical Civilization major and Modern Greek Studies minor Eleni Constantinou has been awarded the Hellenic Women’s Club scholarship. The award, designed to… More
Elizabeth Foster ’19 Wins Lalaounis Museum Internship
Classical Studies major Elizabeth Foster has become the first Boston University student to win a prestigious internship at the internationally-acclaimed Ilias Lalaounis… More
Thomas Palaima’s Lecture at Classical Studies to Broadcast on WBUR, 3/5 @ 9PM
Prof. Thomas Palaima of UT Austin presented "Personal Agency and the Big Switch 1962-64: Thucydides, Bob Dylan and Stanley Kubrick" at the… More
Congratulations to Prof. Stephen Scully on Achieving Full Professorship!
The Department of Classical Studies warmly congratulates our newest full professor, Steve Scully. Since joining the Department as an Assistant Professor in… More