Classics

Paris Lait is a senior at Florida State University pursuing a degree in ancient history through the Department of Classics with a minor in philosophy through the Department of Philosophy. Photo by Devin Bittner.
05/15/25

Student Spotlight: Paris Lait

Nancy T. de Grummond, director of excavations and archeological research at Cetamura del Chianti, examines an artifact with students. (FSU International Programs)
04/07/25

FSU archaeologist earns highest distinction from Archaeological Institute of America

Svetla Slaveva-Griffin is a professor in the Department of Classics, part of Florida State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by Devin Bittner.
11/26/24

Faculty Spotlight: Svetla Slaveva-Griffin

Group photo of individuals in the Montereggi Archaeological Project. Non-students, from left: Mr. Stefano Nigi, Villa Bibbiani executive; Andrea De Giorgi; Senator Dario Parrini; Agnese Pittari; George M. Rapier III, CEO of WellMed Inc.; Mayor Alessandro Giunti, Capraia e Limite. Photo by Francesca Pinochi.
08/21/24

FSU classics professor leads archaeological dig to explore ancient settlement in Italy

Assistant Professor of Classics Stephen Sansom
08/06/24

FSU classics professor earns prestigious fellowships to investigate poetic evolution in ancient Greece

Commencement graphic
08/01/24

Arts and Sciences honors graduates during summer commencement ceremonies

Ashleigh Witherington graduated in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Latin and Greek from the Department of Classics. Photo by Kendall Cooper.
05/16/24

Alumni Spotlight: Ashleigh Witherington

Charlotte Orth Reckford (right) has gifted $1 million to the FSU Department of Classics in honor of her late husband and Langford Eminent Scholar Professor Emeritus Kenneth J. Reckford (left). (Photo courtesy David Orth Reckford)
04/29/24

FSU Department of Classics to use $1M gift to enhance research, professional development opportunities

Katie Fine, a Florida State University alumna who earned her doctoral degree from the Department of Classics in 2021.
02/29/24

Alumni Spotlight: Katie Fine

Jackson Cheplick. Photo by Devin Bittner.
01/17/24

Chemical Conservation

Jessica Tilley, a fifth year doctoral student studying classical archaeology in the Department of Classics.
10/12/23

Student Spotlight: Jessica Tilley

This is a photo of Jessica Clark smiling.
09/05/23

Faculty Spotlight: Jessica Clark

In the photo, from left to right: Consul Ragini Gupta, archaeologist Nancy de Grummond, Mayor Michele Pescini
06/26/23

Gaiole in Chianti: United States Consul visits the exhibition ‘Cetamura 50’

Sarah Moloney standing in front of Doak Campbell Stadium
06/08/23

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Moloney

Professor of Classics Andrea De Giorgi was elected a fellow of the National Humanities Center.
05/04/23

FSU classicist elected National Humanities Center Fellow

Chetamura graphic
03/15/23

Uncovering Italy