About
History
est. 2003
In 2003, a small and dedicated group of USF faculty, administrators, and donors came together to launch the USF Humanities Institute. Lead by Dr. William H. Scheuerle, their goal was to bring established scholars and artists to USF as well as promote research in the humanities by our own faculty. They recognized that investment in humanities research was a critical component in USF's goal of being a nationally renowned research university.
The USF Humanities Institute continues to grow and facilitate research, innovation, and community involvement in the humanities.
The USF Humanities Institute has organized hundreds of public events including lectures, conferences, performances, workshops including programs by
- 6 National Humanities Medalists
- 13 Pulitzer Prize Winners
- 4 National Book Award Winners
- 4 U.S. Poet Laureates
- 8 MacArthur Fellows
- 1 Nobel Laureate
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Directors
Dr. William "Bill" Scheuerle
2003-2009
The late Dr. Bill Scheuerle was the Institute's founding director
Dr. Silvio Gaggi
2010-2011
Dr. Silvio Gaggi is now Professor Emeritus in the Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies
Dr. Elizabeth Bird
2012-2016
Dr. Liz Bird is now Professor Emerita in the Department of Anthropology
Elizabeth Kicak, MFA
2016-Present
Liz Kicak is Professor of Instruction in the Department of English