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.
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