About

History

Past event audience and Bill Scheuerle

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.

HI 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

Directors

  • Dr. William "Bill" Scheuerle

    2003-2009

     

  • Dr. Silvio Gaggi

    2010-2011

     

  • Dr. Elizabeth Bird

    2012-2016

     

  • Elizabeth Kicak, MFA

    2016-Present