Eben Alexander Prize in Greek

The oldest student prize at Carolina, this award was established in 1887 by the family of Dr. Eben Alexander, Professor of Greek in the Department from 1886 to 1909.  A prize of $500 is presented annually to the undergraduate student who, in the opinion of the faculty of the Department of Classics, presents the best rendering into English of selected passages of Greek not previously read.  Also, a Chancellor’s Award Ceremony is usually in April.  Students compete for the prize by taking an exam consisting of two passages to translate (one poetry, one prose).  The exam date is Monday, February 6, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm in Murphey 304.  Students intending to take this exam should sign-up with Kim Miles by email at kmiles@email.unc.edu; providing their name, pid#, and email.  Students should bring blue books and pens or pencils to the exam.