Classical Civilization

Professor Clara Bosak-Schroeder's new book is featured on Illinois News. Clara's book examines how ancient Greek writing helps us understand today’s environmental crises. Click here to see the full story.

A message to Classics majors and minors from Prof. Brian Walters, Director of Undergraduate Studies:   First of all, I hope that you and all your loved ones are well. As we continue to get used to this new lifestyle of keeping our distance and meeting remotely, I wanted to let you know that...

The Department of Classics has received an estate gift of $750,000 from alumna Barbara Wallach (MA, ’70; PhD, ’74, classics) an emerita associate professor of classical studies at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Wallach catalyzed the gift, the Barbara and Luitpold...

Congratulations to Professor Brian Walters who will receive both the distinguished and highly competitive 2019-20 LAS Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and the Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching! The full story can be found...

The News Gazette published a tribute to Professor Scanlan's Mythology class, taught for generations of students at Illinois. The full story is found...

Check out this great opportunity to study Archaeology in China this coming summer!