Congratulations to Rachel Morrison (PhD 2025), who has accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Latin at the University of Chicago, and Zak Gram (PhD 2026), who has accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Classics at Brigham Young University.
Zak is finishing his dissertation, entitled “Common Ground: Exegetical Methods in Origen’s and Proclus’ Commentaries,” this academic year under the mentorship of Professor David Blank.
Rachel is currently completing the first year of a two year Blegen Postdoctoral Fellowship at Vassar College (she will take up her position at Chicago in 2027). Rachel wrote her dissertation, entitled “Long-Distance Friendship in Roman Letters,” under the mentorship of Professor Francesca Martelli.
We are delighted for Rachel and Zak and wish them luck in their new positions!