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Andrew M Riggsby is the Lucy Shoe Meritt Professor in Classics at the University of Texas at Austin, with a courtesy appointment as Professor of Art History. His research focuses on the ancient Roman world, particularly the period 200 BC-AD 300, with specialized expertise in the history of information, cognitive theory applications to ancient history, Roman law, and Latin prose.
Professor Riggsby holds an A.B. summa cum laude from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. His academic credentials include prestigious fellowships at the American Academy in Rome and as a Guggenheim Fellow. He has held distinguished visiting positions including the Stanley Kelley, Jr. Visiting Professor for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton University.
His research interests center on three major areas: (1) the history of information in the Roman world, examining how information was produced, stored, organized, and diffused; (2) applications of cognitive science to historical questions about ancient Rome; and (3) Roman law. He is currently completing a book on cognitive theory and the ancient Roman world under contract with Johns Hopkins University Press, followed by a volume on Information in the Roman Empire for Cambridge University Press.
Professor Riggsby's scholarly output reveals a consistent pattern of interdisciplinary research bridging classics, cognitive science, and information studies. His recent publications demonstrate growing interest in cognitive spatial models, memory technologies, and standardization practices in the ancient world, reflecting his innovative approach to understanding Roman information systems.
- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship (2024)
- Loeb Classical Library Foundation Fellowship (2024)
- Senior Core Fellowship, Institute for Advanced Study, Central European University (2024)
- Texas Classical Association, William R. Nethercut Excellence in Postsecondary Teaching Award (2023)
- Cognitive Science Society, Disciplinary Diversity & Integration Award (2021)
- National Endowment for the Humanities/Roger A. Hornsby Rome Prize (2010-2011)
- Association of American Publishers PROSE award for Classics and Ancient History (2006)
Professor Riggsby maintains an active teaching schedule covering Roman history, Latin prose, cognitive approaches to antiquity, and Roman law. His courses include both undergraduate and graduate offerings, with particular emphasis on the Roman Republic and Empire, Cicero, and specialized topics like literacy, numeracy, and visuality. His teaching philosophy integrates his research interests, creating a dynamic learning environment that bridges traditional classical studies with contemporary cognitive science approaches.
