Meet Our Students

 Alex Dietrich graduated from William and Mary with a B.A. in history. He hopes to teach Latin and classical civilizations (especially in the Near East) and is currently aiming to get an M.A. in classical studies with an emphasis on history. His primary research interests are the socio-political developments in the Ancient Near East during the late Roman and early Byzantine periods,  as well as language and culture in Palmyra and Syria during the Roman era.

Shelby Woodward graduated from William & Mary in May 2025 with a B.A. in Classical Studies (Ancient Mediterranean Culture and History Concentration). Her primary research interests include underrepresented women in Ancient Roman literature – from enslaved women and sex workers to Vestal Virgins, she seeks through her studies to grant a voice to those whose lived experiences often go untold or unexamined. Following the completion of the post-baccalaureate program, Shelby aims to earn a PhD in Classical Literature and/or Philology.