Rolfe graduated from Harvard University in 1881 and from Cornell University (Ph.D.) in 1885; then he taught at Cornell (18821885), at Harvard (18891890), and at American School of Classical Studies (19071908).
Rolfe graduated from Harvard University in 1881 and from Cornell University (Ph.D.) in 1885. Rolfe taught at Cornell (18821885), at Harvard (18891890), at the University of Michigan, and at the University of Pennsylvania. Rolfe was a professor from 19071908 at the American School of Classical Studies and at the American Academy in Rome from 19231924. 
