Rachel C. Morrison

Rachel C. Morrison serves as a Blegen Fellow in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies at Vassar College, a research-intensive position she has held since 2025. Her work centers on advancing scholarship in classical studies through focused research initiatives.

Her academic foundation includes:

• BA from Denison University
• MA from University of Kansas
• PhD from University of California-Los Angeles

Dr. Morrison's research explores core domains of Classics with specialized attention to textual analysis of Greek and Roman literary traditions, historical contexts of antiquity, and material culture studies. Her investigations contribute to contemporary understanding of ancient Mediterranean civilizations through philological and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Her notable recognition includes:

• Prestigious Blegen Fellowship for early-career scholars in Greek and Roman studies

As a postdoctoral research fellow, her primary responsibilities center on independent scholarship rather than formal student supervision or grant management. Her position provides dedicated resources for advancing specialized research within Vassar's humanities infrastructure.