Kerri J. Hame

Kerri J. Hame is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Mississippi, within the College of Liberal Arts. She teaches a wide range of courses in classical languages, literature, and culture, from introductory Greek and Latin to advanced seminars on epic, myth, and material culture.

Education:

• M.A. in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, Bryn Mawr College (1993)
• M.A. in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, Bryn Mawr College (1993)
• Ph.D. in Greek, Bryn Mawr College (1999)

Her research focuses on Greek and Roman languages and material culture, with special interests in Greek religion and tragedy, women and gender in antiquity, and the representation of the classical world in film. She emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching, integrating literary and archaeological sources to explore ancient cultures. Dr. Hame is passionate about making classical studies accessible and inclusive, informed by her background in public administration and service with AmeriCorps VISTA.

She has previously taught at Tulane University, Furman University, Kent State University, and San Diego State University, demonstrating extensive experience across various academic environments. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Women in Antiquity, From Myth to Film, Classical Mythology, Greek and Roman Epic, and Bronze Age Aegean Art and Archaeology.

Dr. Hame is committed to equity in education, shaped by her graduate work in Public Administration at the University of Georgia and her two-year service with the Lafayette County Literacy Council through the North Mississippi VISTA Project.

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She advises students in classical studies and supports their engagement with both textual and material aspects of the ancient world, though no specific advisees are named. There is no mention of grants or research funding in the provided information.

There is no indication of lab affiliations or formal research teams, but her teaching integrates archaeological and literary analysis, suggesting collaborative and inquiry-based learning environments.