Department of Classics

A podcast by the Jackson School's Canadian Studies Center and a book by classics Professor Sarah Levin-Richardson featured in the Times are featured in this article.

Classics Professor Catherine Connors discusses how and why Cupid became the symbol of Valentine's day.

University of Washington Professor of Classics Sarah Stroub talks about her class, "STEM in the Ancient World." 

Grecia Leal Pardo (BA, 2019) celebrates stories and storytelling. 

This week in the arts, examine up-close a selection of Peruvian textiles from the Henry’s collection, attend a lecture about Nordic innovation at the Nordic Museum, and more!

James Clauss, professor of classics, challenges students to go in search of myth and meaning in moving making.

A popular course combines building catapults and other ancient technologies with the study of ancient philosophers. 

The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences.

Faculty across the College recommend a favorite book related to their field.

"Scary-smart" is how one professor describes David Jekel, who majored in math and classics.

A violist, an economist, a poet, and a mathematician share the College of Arts & Sciences’ highest undergraduate honor, the Dean's Medal.

Ever heard of a student writing a second honors thesis "mostly just for fun"? Meet Kathleen Noll (History, Classics/Latin, 2014), a scholar of medieval history.

The UW Department of Classics recently expanded beyond the UW campus and into various high schools in Washington, making the UW the first college in the state to offer Latin university courses to high school students.

The Department of Classics was recently recognized for its efforts to promote equity and diversity in both its faculty and students.

NPR profiles Sarah Stroup's class called War Games: Greek Athletes, Roman Gladiators, the Modern Olympics and College Football.