Department of Classics
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Welcome to the Department of Classics at UVA
Educating students in Greek and Latin language, literature, and culture since the University was founded. Located in Cocke Hall on the historic Lawn, we are home to an internationally renowned faculty and a strong and varied group of graduate students and undergraduate majors.
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Why is an ancient Greek hero a box office smash?
UVA Today featuring Classics professor Jacqueline Arthur-Montagne - see link. Also, please join the UVA Department of Classics for the annual Constantine Lecture on Homer's Odyssey featuring Professor Daniel Mendelsohn, Bard College.
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Discover Ancient Greek at the UVA Department of Classics
Discover Ancient Greek at UVA with Greek 1010 starting in Fall Semester 2026.
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Discover Latin at the UVA Department of Classics
Discover Latin at UVA with Latin 1010 starting in Fall Semester 2026.
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Rediscovering Diogenes: A Revolutionary Thinker for a Modern World
