Anthony Nussmeier

Dr. Anthony Nussmeier is an Associate Professor of Italian and Chair of the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Dallas. He holds a PhD in Italian Studies from Indiana University. His academic roles include Director of Italian Studies, Faculty Senator, and Co-Editor of Annali d’Italianistica. Dr. Nussmeier’s research focuses on medieval and Renaissance Italian literature, particularly Dante, Petrarch, and manuscript culture. He has published in journals like Bibliotheca Dantesca and Textual Cultures, and co-founded the DFW Italian Festival. His service includes Fulbright Screening Committee membership and advisory roles for 100 Days of Dante.

Education:

• PhD, Italian Language and Literature, Indiana University
• M.A., Italian Language and Literature, Indiana University
• B.A., History and Italian, University of Minnesota
• Exchange Student, Università di Bologna

Research Interests:

• Medieval/Renaissance Italian literature
• Dante Studies and manuscript culture
• Italian history/politics
• Italians in Texas

Key Contributions:

• Created University of Dallas’ Italian B.A. program
• Oversees Italian senior thesis program
• Advisory roles in academic journals and cultural organizations
• Co-founded DFW Italians nonprofit