Department of Classics
WHAT WE DO
Study all aspects of the ancient Mediterranean world, including ancient languages, literatures, history, art, and archaeology.
Email:
classics@olemiss.eduOffice Location:
103 Bryant HallPhone:
662-915-7020Social Media
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Studying Classics
Classics majors gain a complex view of the ancient Mediterranean world and explore their own world as they do so. They address questions of human and historical significance through the works of the Greeks and Romans; understand the modern cultural world by recognizing its roots in the past; know their own language better by learning Greek or Latin; explore the world through study abroad; and strengthen their ability to read, communicate, observe, and think analytically.
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Want specifics about the major and minor in Classics?Events in Classics
The Department of Classics hosts events year-round. From lectures to field trips, ancient civilizations are explored and brought to life beyond the classroom.
Meet the Classics Faculty
Our faculty are world-renowned scholars in the field of exploring cultures and addressing questions of enormous humanistic and historical significance.
Molly Pasco-Pranger
- Chair and Professor of Classics
Brad Cook
- Professor of Classics
Jackie Dibiasie-Sammons
- Associate Professor of Classics and Senior Fellow, North Residential College
Jonathan Fenno
- Associate Professor of Classics
Kerri J. Hame
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Classics
John Lobur
- Professor of Classics
Aileen Ajootian
- Professor of Classics & Art
Elizabeth Baxter
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Classics
Majoring in Classics Prepares Our Students for Their Future Careers
After graduation recent classics graduates have:
- studied classics, anthropology, museum studies, history, and more at the top universities in the US and abroad.
- taught classics, Latin and Greek, humanities, and science in middle schools, high schools, and higher education.
- curated exhibits at museums and archaeological sites.
- attended law school, medical school, and dental school.
- worked for businesses and non-profits.
- entered public service at the state, national, and international levels.
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Help Classics thrive. Future students will benefit from your generosity.Study Classics
Study ancient Greek and Roman literature, history, philosophy, and culture, and gain deep insights into the foundations of Western civilization and thought.
Meet our Ambassadors
Learn about Classics and UM from the student perspective.
Jerrika Pardubsky
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Kayden Breedlove
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Maggie Wallace
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Highlighting the latest news, research, and events related to the Department of Classics.
Arts & Culture / Events / Student Life
The second annual RCs Around the World at the University of Mississippi Luckyday Residential College on October 7 brought together 11 languages and language professors from the Department of Modern Languages and the Department of Classics, as well as student groups.
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Help Support Classics
The Department of Classics strives to give our students an excellent education in all facets of ancient Mediterranean studies. In addition to our regular courses, we:
- Take field trips
- Invite several speakers to campus each year
- Support students in study abroad and conference travel
- Provide students networking opportunities and preparation for graduate or professional school
If you’d like to support the department in its work, please consider a tax deductible donation through the University of Mississippi Foundation.