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Listening in on Lessons from 'We Are the World'

Dean teaches ARHU course on arts and humanities of a single song.

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Material Culture, Collective Memory and the Work of Repair

American studies Ph.D. student Hannah Brancato combines scholarship, art and community to understand trauma and possibility.

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UMD Launches Global Culture and Thought Major

New program emphasizes international cultures and languages to prepare graduates for an increasingly globalized world.

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With a combined total of more than 70 majors, minors and certificates, we encourage you to explore and discover your passion!

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American Studies (B.A.)

Arabic Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Chinese (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

French Language and Literature (B.A.)

German Studies (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Immersive Media Design (B.A.)

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Japanese (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Persian Studies (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (B.A.)

Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)

Romance Languages (B.A.)

Russian Language and Literature (B.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Theatre (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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The college provides boundless opportunities for scholarly exploration and practical experience across nearly 40 graduate programs.

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American Studies (M.A.)

American Studies (Ph.D.)

Art (Studio Art) (M.F.A.)

Art History and Archaeology (M.A.)

Art History and Archaeology (Ph.D.)

Classics (M.A.)

Communication (M.A.)

Communication (Ph.D.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (M.F.A.)

Design (M.F.A.)

Dual-Degree M.A. Historic Preservation and American Studies

English (M.A.)

English (Ph.D.)

French Language & Literature (M.A.)

French Language & Literature (Ph.D.)

German Studies (M.A.)

German Studies (Ph.D)

History (M.A.)

History (Ph.D.)

Jewish Studies (M.A.)

Linguistics (Ph.D.)

Music (D.M.A.)

Music (M.A.)

Music (M.M.)

Music (Ph.D.)

Philosophy (M.A.)

Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)

Second Language Acquisition (Ph.D.)

Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (M.A.)

Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (Ph.D.)

Theatre and Performance Studies (M.A.)

Theatre and Performance Studies (Ph.D.)

Women's Studies (Ph.D.)
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The college offers several certificate programs so students can pursue a specialization while obtaining their degree.

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Critical Theory

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

East Asian Studies

Jewish Studies

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

LGBTQ Studies

Museum Scholarship & Material Culture

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Our students bring leadership, public speaking, communication and cultural competency skills to many fields, including public and private K-12 schools, education-focused non-profit organizations, government agencies and within higher education. Seek out internships, student teaching and volunteer opportunities with children to further develop and document your skills. Teaching certification to teach in K-12 public schools can be obtained through a double major in the College of Education.
Arabic Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Chinese (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

French Language and Literature (B.A.)

German Studies (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Japanese (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Persian Studies (B.A.)

Romance Languages (B.A.)

Russian Language and Literature (B.A.)

Second Language Acquisition

Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Theatre (B.A.)
Arts/Design
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Arts/Design
Our students bring creativity and an eye for design to many industries, including design firms, non-profit organizations, educational and government institutions. Coursework in studio art, communication, illustration, graphic design and digital media can prepare you well. Building a portfolio of your work is critical for success. Seek out internships and volunteer opportunities on and off campus to further develop and document your skills.
American Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

Immersive Media Design (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Theatre (B.A.)
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Communication/PR
Our students bring strong written and oral communication skills to many fields, including PR firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, media organizations and more. Coursework in communication theories, digital media and graphic design can prepare you well to enter these growing industries. Building a strong resume is critical for success. Seek out internships on and off campus to further develop and document your skills.
American Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)
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Consulting
Our students bring strong problem solving, teamwork and analytical thinking skills to many fields, including management consulting firms as well as niche/boutique firms that may specialize in healthcare, human resources, education, IT and more. Building a strong resume is critical for success. Seek out internships to further develop and document your skills. Hiring for consulting internships and jobs typically happens predominately in the fall semester.
American Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Our students bring creativity, writing, editing, digital media and communication skills to this broad field, which includes opportunities in film, print, radio and television. Build your resume with multiple internship experiences. A digital portfolio and/or video reel may be necessary for certain positions.
American Studies (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

Immersive Media Design (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Persian Studies (B.A.)

Theatre (B.A.)
Environment
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Environment
Our students bring writing, communication and research skills to many fields, including government agencies, non-profit organizations and through sustainability programs in the private sector. Build your resume with multiple internship and volunteer experiences on and off campus. Additional coursework or a double major in environmental science or policy could strengthen your background.
American Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
Financial
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Financial
Our students bring research, communication and teamwork skills to many fields, including banks, insurance companies, government agencies and more. Build your resume with multiple internships. Additional coursework, a minor or double major in business or economics could strengthen your background.
History (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)
Government
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Government
Our students bring strategic planning, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills to this broad field, which includes opportunities at the local, state and federal levels. Additional coursework in government or a future graduate degree in public administration or public policy could strengthen your background. Build your resume with multiple internships.
Arabic Studies (B.A.)

Chinese (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

French Language and Literature (B.A.)

German Studies (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Japanese (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)

Romance Languages (B.A.)

Russian Language and Literature (B.A.)

Second Language Acquisition

Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
Healthcare
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Healthcare
Our students bring communication, problem solving, critical thinking skills and a humanist perspective to this broad field, which includes opportunities to work directly with patients or in management/administrative positions. Additional coursework or a future graduate degree in a health-related field could strengthen your background. Build your resume with multiple internships and volunteer opportunities, particularly if seeking future patient-centered positions.
American Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

Immersive Media Design (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
Hospitality
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Hospitality
Our students bring problem solving, organizational and communication skills to many fields, including hotels, restaurants, sports teams, entertainment venues and more. Build your resume with multiple internships on and off campus. Additional coursework related to event planning or business could strengthen your background.
American Studies (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Persian Studies (B.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Theatre (B.A.)
Human Resources
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Human Resources
Our students bring interpersonal communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills to this complex field, which can encompass recruiting, learning and development, training, compensation and more. Build your resume with multiple internships. Additional coursework to business or a future certificate or graduate degree in human resources can strengthen your background.
American Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
Law
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Law
Our students bring strong writing, research and analytical skills to many fields, including law firms, private companies and with government agencies. Maintain a strong GPA if headed to law school and seek out the services of the pre-law advising office on campus. Some students choose to work as paralegals after graduation, a position that requires a bachelor’s degree.
American Studies (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
Libraries/Museums
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Libraries/Museums
Our students bring research, customer service, organizational and communication skills to these fields, which offer positions ranging from curator to archivist and librarian, among others. Most positions with a library and many in a museum will require a graduate degree. Strengthen your resume through internships and volunteer work in a museum or library setting.
American Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
Management
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Management
Our students bring leadership, strategic planning and communication skills to this field. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in business can strengthen your background. Some graduates will go on to pursue an MBA after graduation. Add to your resume with multiple internships. Management training programs with companies can be a nice pipeline into the field. Recruiting for internships and full-time positions often happens predominately in the fall semester.
American Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
Marketing/Sales
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Marketing/Sales
Our students bring creativity, teamwork, communication and digital media skills to these broad fields, which can encompass market research, advertising, brand management, public relations, sales and more. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in business or communication can strengthen your background. Add to your resume with multiple internships.
American Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)
Media
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Media
Our students bring communication, digital media, writing and editing skills to many fields, including media companies of all sizes, as well as in media relations positions with government agencies, sports teams, healthcare organizations, schools and more. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in communication can strengthen your background. Add to your resume with multiple internships.
American Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)
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Non-Profit
Our students bring compassion, communication, creativity, writing and language skills to non-profit organizations of all sizes and missions. Enhance your resume through internships and volunteer work on and off campus, especially with the populations you hope to one day serve. Specific skills in grant writing and fundraising may make you even more competitive.
American Studies (B.A.)

Arabic Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Chinese (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

French Language and Literature (B.A.)

German Studies (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Japanese (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Persian Studies (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)

Romance Languages (B.A.)

Russian Language and Literature (B.A.)

Second Language Acquisition

Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Public Policy
Our students bring writing, public speaking, research, analytical thinking and language skills to this field, which can encompass education, environmental, health, international development and non-profit policy, among others. Enhance your resume through multiple internships. A future graduate degree in public policy may make you the most competitive. Some professionals also seek law degrees.
American Studies (B.A.)

Arabic Studies (B.A.)

Chinese (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

French Language and Literature (B.A.)

German Studies (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Japanese (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)

Romance Languages (B.A.)

Russian Language and Literature (B.A.)

Second Language Acquisition

Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
Research
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Research
Our students bring writing, research, teamwork and curiosity to many fields, including think tanks, local, state and federal government agencies and within higher education. Enhance your resume through internships and research with faculty members. Additional coursework involving quantitative data analysis may be helpful for some positions. A future graduate degree in your field of interest may make you the most competitive.
Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Sciences
Our students bring writing, research and communication skills to many fields, including government agencies, contractors, media and more . There is a need in the sciences for professionals who can clearly and concisely explain scientific terms and processes. Enhance your resume through internships. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in the sciences and/or technical writing may be helpful for some positions.
Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)
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Whatever your interests and aspirations, ARHU is committed to providing the knowledge, skills and opportunities all our students need to write their own stories and chart their own paths.

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"In ARHU, you’re learning about how people interact with the world and each other. My goal is to build things that people are going to use. Just technology knowledge can only go so far. You have to understand how people are going to use them to be truly successful."

Ozzie Fallick '14, Software Engineer, Google

Linguistics

"Cross-cultural communication is one of the most important skills that I learned at ARHU, and I use it to engage and inform the community in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean about our events, exchanges and any other information that supports our key policy priorities in the region. ARHU gave me the tools to understand why in diplomacy, it’s as much about what you say as how you say it."

Krystle Norman '08, Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State

Spanish and Portuguese

"I had always loved art, but I never knew you could make a career out of it until I studied abroad in Rome. There, I took a full course load of art courses and learned all about the factors of being an art professional. It was life-changing. Now I feel lucky that I’m doing something that I’m so passionate about."

Laura Sheridan Raiffe '09, Regional Account Manager, Christie's Fine Arts

Art History and Archaeology

"One of the most important things I got out of my ARHU experience is my ability to parse arguments, think critically and see multiple sides of an issue. Being in law school, it’s important to do that—it’s a skill I use every day. Not a class goes by, not a case gets read that this skill doesn’t come into play."

AJ Clayborne '13, Student, Harvard Law School

English

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Art Exhibition Offers Intimate Look at Giant of Modern Chinese History

Calligrapher, political reformer and higher ed activist helped overthrow Qing Dynasty in 1912.

What It Takes: Staging the Musical ‘She Loves Me’

Student actor, stage manager, costume designer pull back the curtain.

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Introducing the BCaT Lab Mural: Black Homeplaces!

Artist in Residence Maïa Walcott led a collaborative mural-making project in the BCaT Lab

How Professor John Drabinski Wrote Three Books at Once

How Black vernacular culture, Baldwin and the Atlantic world shape his latest scholarship.

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From classrooms to research labs, the College of Arts and Humanities is shaping how we understand artificial intelligence and guiding its responsible future.

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Let’s make a brighter day together! Warmest holiday wishes to you and yours on behalf of all of us in the College of Arts and Humanities. This fall, Dean Stephanie Shonekan designed and taught a first year seminar (ARHU 158) course: We Are the World: The Arts and Humanities of a Single Song. Her vision was to guide students through an exploration of the cultural, artistic, and humanitarian significance of the 1985 charity single written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and performed by an unprecedented ensemble of major American artists. The song served as a powerful artistic response to the Ethiopian famine and has raised more than $80 million to support humanitarian efforts across Africa. Drawing from disciplines such as musicology, history, cultural studies, literature, foreign policy and ethics, the class invited students to think critically about how popular culture can inspire collective action and social awareness. This seminar also introduced students to the four strategic commitments of the College of Arts and Humanities: Transformative Thinking, Boundless Creativity, Expansive Empathy, and Meaningful Futures.

From groundbreaking exhibitions to standing ovations, Fall 2025 was a testament to the power of arts and humanities to inspire, challenge, and transform. Here's to a semester of discovery, creation, and connection. Swipe through to relive the moments that made Fall 2025 unforgettable. 1. Sherrilyn Ifill, professor of law and founding director of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy at Howard University, at the Douglass Center for Leadership Through the Humanities public lecture. (Photo by Taneen Momeni). 2. Several ARHU faculty were honored for their excellence in service, teaching and research at ARHU's Fall Convocation. Pictured left to right: Regina Haag, ARHU Dean Stephanie Shonekan, James Stern, Michael Votta, Jr., Robert Chiles and Robyn Muncy. (Photo by Taneen Momeni). 3. The Driskell Center's opening exhibition of "Solace & Sisterhood" featuring the works of Lavett Ballard, Amber Robles-Gordon and Evita Tezeno. (Photo by Taneen Momeni). 4. ARHU Professor and Dean Emerita Bonnie Thornton Dill was the recipient of the 2025 UMD President’s Medal. Pictured left to right: Jennifer King Rice, senior vice president and provost; Thornton Dill; ARHU Dean Stephanie Shonekan; and Darryll J. Pines, president of the University of Maryland. Photo by Taneen Momeni). 5. The UMD Art Gallery's fall exhibition "Up Close: Yu Youren" on display during NextNOW Fest 2025. (Photo by Taneen Momeni). 6. ARHU Dean's Scholars Awards Ceremony (Photo by David Andrews). 7. Immersive Media Design New Works Incubator Showcase at NextNOW Fest 2025 (Photo by David Andrews). 8. A performance from the Faculty Dance Concert (Photo by Taneen Momeni). 9. The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies' production of "She Loves Me" (Photo by David Andrews). 10. Henry Sheppard, Master of Music student (bass), with Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!,” after the ARHU Dean’s Lecture Series. (Photo by Dylan Singleton/University of Maryland).

There are a few more days to check out “We Will Not Be Silent” at @stampgalleryumd , an exhibition curated by third-year Ph.D. student in American studies Hannah Brancato. Brancato, who is an artist, educator and organizer, is a co-founder of FORCE, a collective created to make public art that pushes back against cultural acceptance of sexual violence. FORCE is best known for the Monument Quilt, a series of 3,000 stories from survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence, sewn into 8’x8’ blocks in public defiance of silence and shame. At the Stamp Gallery, each of the four artists featured in the show contributed to the Monument Quilt in different ways, and the exhibition highlights the broader scope of their practices. They include Jadelynn St Dre, a sex and relationship therapist whose performance work centers queer and trans survivors; Nickole Keith, a Potawatomi painter who mourns the impact on missing and murdered Indigenous women; Eva Salazar, a Mexico City-based artist whose mixed-media pieces explore identity and transformation; and Gloria Garrett, a Baltimore folk artist whose colorful paintings celebrate Black history, joy and community. Textiles, salt sculptures, paintings and quilt blocks in the show act as what Brancato calls “carriers of memory.” By externalizing stories that might otherwise remain locked in “body-minds,” she argues, material culture invites viewers to confront “communal histories we must hold and address together.” Photo by Elena Volkova. Learn more at the link in our bio.

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