Classical Studies at Boston University

04/30/2026

It was a great honor to welcome Provost Sophia Papaioannou of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens to our Department of Classical Studies.
We are especially proud that our BU Philhellenes Summer Program has been part of the summer program collaboration with the University of Athens ,the BAAG Program and Study in Greece, which has now continued for four years. We look forward to our next summer collaboration and to the many exciting opportunities for future partnerships with this esteemed university.

04/19/2026

04/15/2026

Join us! Friday, April 24!
We welcome Rebecca F. Kuang!

• #1 New York Times Bestseller
• Author of The Poppy War Trilogy, Babel, and Yellowface
EL NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING
AUTHOR OF KABEL
R. F. KUANG
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Rebecca F. Kuang

04/08/2026

Last update of the day! Thank you to everyone who has given so far! If you would like to make a donation please follow the links below.

Classical Studies: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/classical-studies-department/?a=1

BU Philhellenes Summer Study in Greece: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/summer-study-in-greece/?a=1

04/08/2026

At Gorefest,there is usually more laughing than screaming. Here are some highlights from last semester's performance.

Classical Studies: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/classical-studies-department/?a=1

BU Philhellenes Summer Study in Greece: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/summer-study-in-greece/?a=1

04/08/2026

2PM update is a GO!

Classical Studies: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/classical-studies-department/?a=1

BU Philhellenes Summer Study in Greece: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/summer-study-in-greece/?a=1

04/08/2026

Every fall, we like to appreciate the things that scare us. And what is more scary than not knowing your lines? Each of our yearly Gorefest plays are preformed by volunteer actors from our students and faculty. These performances are made possible by people like you!

Classical Studies: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/classical-studies-department/?a=1

BU Philhellenes Summer Study in Greece: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/summer-study-in-greece/?a=1

04/08/2026

Smiling faces from our Summer Study in Greece Program! If you would like to help support the summer study program directly, please be sure to click the link below!

Classical Studies: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/classical-studies-department/?a=1

BU Philhellenes Summer Study in Greece: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/summer-study-in-greece/?a=1

04/08/2026

Action shots from our fall Latin & Ancient Greek performances. The drama!

Classical Studies: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/classical-studies-department/?a=1

BU Philhellenes Summer Study in Greece: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/summer-study-in-greece/?a=1

04/08/2026

We'll be giving updates as the day progresses. Here is your 10AM update!

Classical Studies: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/classical-studies-department/?a=1

BU Philhellenes Summer Study in Greece: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/summer-study-in-greece/?a=1

04/08/2026

A day at the theater. Every semester our Latin and Ancient Greek students stand up in front of their peers and give a heart felt performance. Thanks to your donations we continue to make these dramatic performances all the more enjoyable.

Classical Studies: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/classical-studies-department/?a=1

BU Philhellenes Summer Study in Greece: https://give.bu.edu/schools/BostonUniversity/giving-day/pages/arts-sciences/summer-study-in-greece/?a=1