Andrew Porter

Andrew Porter is a Professor and Classics Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), affiliated with the Ancient & Modern Languages, Literatures, & Cultures department. He specializes in Greek Epic, Oratory, and Philology, with a focus on texts from Homer to the New Testament. His research explores themes in Homeric studies, oral tradition, and ancient Greek language. He holds a PhD in Classical Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, alongside multiple advanced degrees in Classics and Biblical Languages.

Research Interests: Greek Epic and Oratory, Philology, Lexicography, and Ancient Greek Language. His work emphasizes the intersection of textual analysis and historical context in classical literature.

Teaching: Courses include Classical Mythology, Classical Civilization, Greek Poetry (e.g., Oresteia), and advanced Latin and Greek language studies. Recent syllabi highlight interdisciplinary approaches to ancient texts.

Awards & Grants: Recipient of the Wisconsin Humanities Council Grant (2010–2011) and a Humanities Expert for the Penelope Project. He contributes to the Classical and Mediterranean Studies Certificate (CAMS) Committee and Religious Studies Committee.

Grants & Committees: Active in interdisciplinary initiatives, including CAMS and Religious Studies programs at UWM. His work bridges classical studies with contemporary humanities discourse.