Classics at UT
Classics is an inter-disciplinary field of study which comprises all areas of classical antiquity: literature, history, art and archaeology, philosophy and religion. The Department at the University of Texas at Austin, located in historic Waggener Hall, has a large and versatile faculty of about 25, accommodating many different interests and encompassing the whole spectrum of knowledge about and approaches to classical antiquity and its contribution to western civilization.
Current News
Congratulations to Classics Undergraduates: Prizes, Scholarships and Grad Schools!
• Undergraduate Classics Majors Distinguished.
• Graduating seniors admitted to prestigious graduate programs.
• 13 Scholarships Awarded to Classics Undergrads in 8 Categories.
Classics Majors Active in Undergraduate Research Week 2008
Eta Sigma Phi features Symposium
Classics Majors will present their research projects during the College of Liberal Arts Oral Presentation Symposium
Wednesday, April 16th -- 11am-5pm -- Location: Texas Union (UNB) Lone Star Room
The Eta Sigma Phi honors society Symposium will take place on Friday, April 18th, from 1-4, in the Classics Lounge
UT Austin to Host International Hippocratic Colloquium
The XIIIth triennial Colloquium Hippocraticum will be held at the University of Texas at Austin August 11th-13th 2008. This is the first time it will be held in the US.
Kudos to our Classics Majors!
Gamma Sigma Chapter does well in national Eta Sigma Phi contests
Hats off and laurel crowns on for our Classics majors who displayed their classical prowess in contests sponsored by the national honors society Eta Sigma Phi!
Congratulations to Grant Nelsestuen and Marie-Claire Beaulieu!
Grad students are hired!
Grant Nelsestuen has accepted a one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor in Classical Studies at Trinity University in San Antonio - new home of Varronian Villa Culture Southwestern-style. Way to go, Grant!
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