Alice Swift Riginos

Washington, D.C.

Associate Professor of Classics, Howard University (1982-2004); Junior Fellow, Center for Hellenic Studies, Harvard University (1983-1984); Assistant Professor, Department of Classics, Howard University (1976-1982); Lecturer (1975-1976).

Education: Ph.D., Department of Greek and Latin, Columbia University (1974); M.A., Classical Archaeology, University of Chicago (1966); Member, American School of Classical Studies at Athens (1964-1965, Edward L. Ryerson Traveling Fellow, University of Chicago); B.A. Ancient History, University of Chicago (1963).

Area of Expertise: Greek and Roman Studies; Ancient Biography.

Fieldwork: Kenchreai, Greece (1963, 1964, 1966, 1968); Corinth, Greece (1965); Sardis, Turkey (1961, 1962, volunteer).

Major Publications: Platonica: the Anecdotes Concerning the Life and Writings of Plato, Columbia Studies in the Classical Tradition III (Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1976); "The Wounding of Philip II of Macedon: Fact and Fabrication," Journal of Hellenic Studies 114 (1994) 103-119.

Related Affiliations: American Philological Association; Institute of Nautical Archaeology; Hellenic Institute of Marine Archaeology; Classical Association of the Atlantic States; The Washington Classical Society; Eta Sigma Phi, Honorary Member.

AIA Affiliations: Life Member (1966-present); General Trustee (1999-2005); Ombudsperson (2001-2005); Regional Symposia Subcommittee (1992-1996, Chair 1999-2005); Lecture Program Committee (1991-1995); Societies and Membership Committee (1991-1995, 1999-2005); Professional Responsibilities Committee (1999-2005); Hanfmann Lecture Subcommittee (1999-2005); Howland Lecture Coordinator, Washington Society (1995-2006); President, Washington D.C. Society (1990-1994); Program Coordinator, Washington D.C. Society (1985-1990).