University of Mississippi Department of Classics

05/09/2026

Ready for convocation 2026!

05/08/2026

We are so proud of this group of students and excited to see where the next years take them!

05/08/2026

As we finish this academic year, some food for thought on the value of Classics, both for our graduates and for the new students who will begin in the Fall-- hint: it's not just about getting into college!

College counselor Sara Harberson explains why taking Latin in high school helps students in the college admissions process.

04/21/2026

03/26/2026

The Lambda chapter of Eta Sigma Phi Classics Honor society welcomed a great new group of initiates this afternoon! Congratulations, all!

03/24/2026

For more information or for assistance related to a disability, please contact Dr. Molly Pasco-Pranger: [email protected] or 662-915-7097.

03/19/2026

Hey UM undergrads!Planning to work on a thesis or other big humanities research project this summer? Apply to the Humanities Lab—deadline extended!

02/26/2026

We're hosting a small conference the first weekend of Spring Break-- several UM faculty will be presenting along with guests from around the U.S. and abroad. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, or any interested guests are welcome to join us!

02/19/2026

On Tuesday, students in our Digital Archaeology course took to the Grove to gain hands-on experience with GPS data collection and spatial mapping. The data gathered will form the foundation of a GIS model of the Grove, which students will begin constructing next week.

Digital Archaeology (CLC/ANTH 375) is a team-taught course led by Dr. DiBiasie-Sammons (Department of Classics) and Dr. Tune (University of Mississippi Department of Sociology and Anthropology). Department of Anthropology graduate student Sonya Gentile instructed the students on the use of the total station.

02/17/2026

Thinking about a field school this summer? Deadlines for some scholarships are fast approaching!

Calling all first-time field school students!

The deadline for the Archaeological Field School Scholarships is coming up soon. This funding can help cover tuition, travel, and other field school expenses for undergraduate juniors, seniors, and first-year graduate students who have never participated in a field school.

Apply online by Sunday, March 1: https://buff.ly/yR2uesM

📸 Photo: Margaret Chaney (2025 American School of Prehistoric Research Archaeological Field School Scholar). Pictured: Deena, Sadie, Kay, Roy, Vaughn, and Kelsey
📍 Rapoltu Mare LV, Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania