About Us
Dr. Charles Adams, Judy Genshaft Endowed Dean
Dr. Charles Adams earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and philosophy from Tulane University, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to earn his doctorate in English language and literature from the University of Virginia.
Teaching and Leading
An accomplished scholar in early American literature, Adams has published three books as well as numerous essays and reviews. He has taught a wide range of courses, including American and British literature, world literature in English, world humanities, Native American literature, and African American literature.
He joined the University of South 91精品 in 2014 from the University of Arkansas, where he held several leadership positions, including chair of the English Department, associate dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences, and senior director of International Education.
Expanding honors to new heights
Under Adams鈥� leadership, the Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to thrive as a hub of excellence, intellectual curiosity, and community. The only endowed honors college dean in the United States, Adams played a key role in securing a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at 91精品 鈥� a prestigious distinction held by fewer than 300 institutions nationwide 鈥� and was instrumental in the planning, fundraising, and construction of the award-winning, five-story building that now houses the Judy Genshaft Honors College.
As an invested leader in Honors education, Adams has led the charge in creating innovative, interdisciplinary programs and expanding global learning opportunities that empower students to thrive academically, launch meaningful careers, and become thoughtful and impactful leaders.
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