Alumni
Overview
The Department of Humanities & Cultural Studies prepares students for a wide variety of career paths. Continue reading and visit our About the Program pages for examples of diverse and interdisciplinary alumni career paths.
Please check back frequently for more updates about our alumni.
Alumni Spotlight:
Mike Taber is a Film Studies MA student who graduated in Spring 2022. After writing a thesis on the films of Terrence Malick and George Lucas, Taber accepted a teaching position at a private school in Sarasota, FL. Taber has taught American History, World History, Geography, Economics, U.S. Government, and Film Studies. Read the complete interview to hear how Taber's experiences in the Humanities department inspired the construction of this Film Studies course.
Eric Ward Ross is an American Studies MA student who graduated in Spring 2016. After completing his thesis on Western films from the 1970s and their depictions of public space, citizenship, and gender, Ross went on to complete a PhD program at George Mason University where he now works as a Term Assistant Professor of Humanities. Read the complete interview to learn more about Ross's experience in the department, his favorite USF memories, and his advice for future applicants!
Past Alumni Spotlights
Alumni Job Titles:
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- PhD Student
- Adjunct Professor
- Visitng Professor
- Academic Specialist
- Academic Advisor
- Research Administrator
- Art Gallery Director
- High School Teacher
- Administrative Officer
- Technical Writer
- Image Editor
- Library Services & Technology Guide
- Shelter Advocate of Domestic Violence Center
- Manager of Discovery Center
- Technology Campus Recruiter
- Video Descriptor
- Music Content Editor