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Patrice Rankine is a Professor in the Department of Classics and The College at the University of Chicago. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (1998) and a BA from Brooklyn College (magna cum laude). His research explores the intersection of classical antiquity with race, performance, and modern literature, particularly in African American contexts. He has held administrative roles, including Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Richmond, and received the Excellence in Teaching Award at Purdue University.
His work bridges ancient and modern, examining how classical texts shape contemporary racial discourse and theatrical performance. Key projects include Theater and Crisis: Myth, Memory, and Racial Reckoning in America (2024) and Aristotle and Black Drama (2013). He co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Greek Drama in the Americas (2015) and leads research on slavery’s global legacy, including organizing an international symposium on 'Transhistorical and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Slavery.'
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Classical Languages, Yale University (1998)
- B.A. in Ancient Greek, Brooklyn College (magna cum laude)
- Research Interests: Classical reception, race and performance, African American literature, theater studies, slavery studies.
Rankine’s recent articles analyze classical themes in modern theater, Black poetry, and posthuman perspectives on Roman texts. He advocates for diversity in classical education and has contributed to grants like the Enhancing Research collaboration at Purdue University. His future projects include Slavery and the Book (Harvard UP), exploring slavery’s cultural imprint through literature.
Awards:
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Purdue University (School of Languages and Cultures)
Grants & Leadership: Led an international symposium on slavery research; contributed to NEH initiatives. His work emphasizes public scholarship, connecting classical studies to contemporary social issues.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like the Classical Reception and Modern World Poetry volume and the Critical Ancient World Studies initiative.
