The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz is a hub for bold projects in the humanities.

Research Excellence

We incubate innovative scholarship and provide much needed time and resources for faculty and students to pursue their groundbreaking humanities research.

Student Success

We cultivate critical thinkers and prepare students to grapple with a complex world, supporting the next generation of leaders in the Humanities and beyond. 

Public Engagement

We lead public events and support community-engaged scholarship to connect with the broadest communities possible and promote the humanities to address the world’s most pressing issues.

Upcoming Events

All Events

Rachel Kushner - Creation Lake

July 2, 2025

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Princes of Surf 2025: Heʻe Nalu Santa Cruz Opening Night

July 18, 2025

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Santa Cruz Shakespeare Opening Night

July 18, 2025

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By the Numbers

Fellows

1,240

+

THI Fellowships awarded since 1999

Public Programs

490

+

Number of public programs we've led since 2012

Research Projects

147

Projects we've helped faculty launch since THI started

Extramural Funds
$

13,099,940

+

Funds we've helped secure for humanities scholars since 2009

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