UF Classics

The official page of the Department of Classics at the University of Florida

06/17/2026

The University of Florida has awarded Victoria Pagán the title of Distinguished Professor, effective August 2026, for her exceptional national and international record in the areas of teaching, research, and service. The award recognizes her stature as one of the university’s most outstanding and dedicated faculty members. It is a rare and special achievement for the Department of Classics.

Congratulations to Dr. Victoria Pagán on receiving this honor! We thank you for your commitment to the department, field, and community. This recognition is extremely well-deserved and a wonderful achievement!

05/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony J. Smith, the newest PhD from UF Classics! He is shown here with his thesis advisor, Dr. Jennifer A. Rea and Dean Nicole Stedman.

And, congratulations to all graduates class of '26!🐊🎓

04/23/2026

It’s the 2026 Center for Greek Studies Annual Awards Ceremony and many congratulations are in order! 🤗

As this year comes to a close, the Center for Greek Studies took a moment to recognize some exceptional undergraduate students, awarding them with scholarships sponsored by our generous donors. These awards support our students as they continue to excel in their studies of Greek language, history, and culture, as well as pursue study abroad opportunities in Greece and Rome.

Congratulations to all student award recipients and thank you to the donors who continue to advocate for the CGS mission and these future scholars!

04/03/2026

Third Annual UF Certamen✨: On Saturday, March 7, UF hosted 50 high school and middle school students from 8 area schools to participate in Certamen, the quiz-bowl style game that tests students' knowledge of grammar, mythology, history, literature, and etymologies. Twenty teams competed across three divisions.

Novice Division Winner: Oak Hall School, Gainesville, FL
Intermediate Division Winner: Oak Hall School, Gainesville, FL
Advanced Division Winner: Tampa Preparatory School, Tampa, FL

Thank you to all our participating schools and students, and big shoutout to our organizers Jonathan Nunes, Ellie Riggs, Eric Yang, Alex Switt, Matthew Nunes, Louis Dearman, Lincoln Ream, and Matthew Van Dellen!

03/23/2026

Coming up this Thursday, the Center for Greek Studies be hosting a fascinating lecture on Greek assimilation in America! A story of alphabets, belonging, and overcoming otherness presented by Karen van Dyck, Kimon A. Doukas Professor of Modern Greek Language and Literature, Department of Classics, Columbia University.

Join us at 4PM in the Keene Faculty Center, Dauer Hall 1st floor.

03/02/2026

Join us this Friday in Reitz Union G310 where Professor David Levene (NYU) will present the Classics Department’s annual Rothman Lecture on Narrative Ambiguity and Moral Luck: Livy Book 37 and the Battle of Magnesia.

This event will be from 3PM - 5PM EST. We look forward to seeing you there!

02/19/2026

Today is Gator Nation Giving Day! Stand Up & Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day has arrived! Today Gators across the globe will come together to celebrate what makes us one of a kind: our people, our passion and our purpose.

This year, we’re shining a spotlight on our Enrichment Fund, which directly supports students, faculty and events within the department. Your gift will open doors for students, giving them access to the experiences, education and resources they need to achieve their dreams.

Donation Link: https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/classics-department-enrichment-fund?fbclid=IwY2xjawQD_ARleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETIySlE1S011U0EyQm9wS1VRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHry4pjDzlxs3NFKgW8qZNCF_JkrP1Q1lyS7evuIT9993AZzjBY3toyJ7ugyu_aem_IQPtkytoI8ASGy_WHcrFsw

02/09/2026

Stand Up & Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day is almost here! On Thursday, February 19, Gators across the globe will come together to celebrate what makes us one of a kind: our people, our passion and our purpose.

This year, we’re shining a spotlight on our Enrichment Fund, which directly supports students, faculty and events within the department. Your gift will open doors for students, giving them access to the experiences, education and resources they need to achieve their dreams.

Donation Link: https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/classics-department-enrichment-fund

02/04/2026

Join the UF Classics Department and the UF Center for Greek Studies for the first annual Insula Amoris: UF Classics Valentine’s Event.

We’ll have free pizza, candy, and soda. You can participate in trivia, make your own Latin valentines (or love curses), browse our gallery of ancient love stories, and more!

This event takes place in Pugh 210 on Friday, February 13, from 10:40am–1:40pm.

Students of all majors and colleges are welcome to attend.

02/02/2026

A BIG thank you to Anthony and Ellie for representing UF Classics at the CHPS DH Open House. It was so exciting to hear about the outstanding projects you developed and to see firsthand the impact on your teaching, research and professional development.

Go Gators! 🐊

Anthony presented: "Mapping Democracy from Greece to Massachusetts"

Ellie presented: "The Signature of Sulpicia: An analysis of Roman Poetry Based in Digital Humanities"

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