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Curtis Dozier is an Associate Professor of Greek and Roman Studies at Vassar College since 2008. His research focuses on Latin poetry, classical rhetoric, and ancient literary criticism, particularly Quintilian’s Institutio Oratoria. He directs Pharos: Doing Justice to the Classics, a project combating hate-group misuse of antiquity, and hosts the podcast The Mirror of Antiquity, exploring intersections of classical scholarship with contemporary issues.
Education:
- PhD in Classics, University of California, Berkeley (2008)
- MA in Classics, University of California, Berkeley
- BA in Classics, Dartmouth College
Research Interests: Curtis’s work bridges ancient texts with modern activism, notably addressing how Greco-Roman antiquity is weaponized by white nationalist groups. He emphasizes public scholarship, collaborating with digital platforms and media outlets like Salon, Eidolon, and Public Radio’s Academic Minute.
Awards & Grants:
- 2023–2024 Loeb Classical Library Foundation Fellowship
- 2018 Public Scholarship Award (Women’s Classical Caucus)
Media & Outreach: Featured in BuzzFeed, New Statesman, and Hyperallergic for critiques of classical antiquity’s misuse. Advised Iraq/Afghanistan veterans through Vassar’s Posse Foundation partnership (2014–2019).
Labs/Teams: Leads Pharos initiative and co-ordinates The Mirror of Antiquity podcast, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on classical reception.
