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Ancient Studies Center

The Ancient Studies Center, founded in 2008 by Professor Emeritus William Murray, provides funding and enrichment opportunities for students and scholars studying the ancient Mediterranean world, including western and southern Europe, north Africa, and western and southern Asia. It promotes research from a wide variety of academic fields including ancient history, archaeology, art and architecture, epigraphy, numismatics, papyrology, philology, philosophy, and religious studies.

The Ancient Studies Center maintains a faculty and student email list. If you would like to be added to this list, please contact the director Dr. Jesse Obert. 

The Ancient Studies Center is funded entirely by philanthropic donations. If you would like to support the Center, please or contact directly the director. Our donors are the heart and soul of our organization — if you have the means, please consider becoming a part of our community. 

 

Associated FAculty

 

Funding Opportunities

The ASC funds students and researchers in a range of endeavors

The ASC’s fellowship and grant application systems are being reviewed and rehauled in the 2025/26 academic year. If you are a USF student planning to carry out research in the Mediterranean or participate in a study abroad program, please contact Dr. Jesse Obert.

 

Turman Study Abroad Scholarship in Ancient Studies

Established by Michelle Turman, the Founder & CEO of Catalyst Consulting Services and Member of the USF College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Advisory Council.

Scholarship Criteria: To offer scholarships for full or part-time junior, senior or graduate students, pursuing all majors, in the College of Arts & Sciences, on the Tampa campus. This scholarship is based on merit with a preference for financial need and can be awarded for 1 semester. Preference to students in majors related to Ancient Studies.

Application can be found here. Deadline Febrauary 11, 2026.

 

Sister Organizations at USF and Abroad

- Institute for Digital Exploration (IDEx)
- Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies 
- Tampa Museum of Art
- Archaeological Institute of America (AIA)
- Society for Classical Studies (SCS)
- The Classical Association of the Middle West and South

Cooperating Institution for:
- American School of Classical Studies at Athens
- American Academy of Rome