Dr. Arthur Verhoogt

Biography

Arthur Verhoogt is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan, specializing in Papyrology and Greek. His research focuses on the social, economic, and cultural history of Hellenistic and Roman Egypt, particularly through the study of ancient papyri and ostraca. Verhoogt's notable publications include 'Discarded, Discovered, Collected: The University of Michigan Papyrus Collection' (2017) and 'Papyri Karanis: Granary C123' (2018), co-edited with W. Graham Claytor. He received national research grants from the American Council of Learned Societies and the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies, reflecting his esteemed position in the field of Papyrology. In addition to his research, Verhoogt plays a vital role in undergraduate education, having received the LSA Excellence in Education Award and the Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship for his outstanding contributions to undergraduate teaching. He mentors students through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program and teaches various courses on papyrology and ancient Greek civilization. Verhoogt joined the University of Michigan faculty in 2001, after a decade of research and consulting in academia, and continues to contribute to the legacy of papyrology studies.

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