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UMD to Launch 2 Bachelor’s Degrees to Explore Technical, Human Dimensions of AI

New majors aim to ethically advance AI tech, prepare students to address its societal impact.

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American Studies

After a Life-Changing Accident, Brian Cooperman ’26 Found a New Path Through American Studies

The graduating senior focused his honors thesis on disability access and is planning for a future in advocacy law.

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College of Arts and Humanities, English

Sydney Mitchell ’26 Reflects on Her Storytelling Journey at Maryland

From reading poetry on stage to researching the region’s jazz scene, the English major explored storytelling through writing, music and research.

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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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"The openness and friendliness of the faculty and staff have been a major driving force in my success as a student and professional. Their willingness to provide resources has opened up exciting opportunities and given me a substantial launching pad for my professional development."

David T. Obajemu ’25, Immersive media design

“I love the community here. The university offers a ton of resources and opportunities to get involved, while the arts and humanities provide an intimate community to grow and learn alongside faculty and students. I feel supported and challenged by my professors and peers.”

Keegan Perry '27 Theatre; Women, gender, & sexuality studies

“I feel supported by my professors as I prepare for a future museum career in American art. I’m taking theories from class and applying them in the art galleries on campus and as a fellow at The Phillips Collection in D.C. In my roles, I give tours, help with outreach and research the collections.”

Trinitee Tatum '26 Art history; American studies

"I applied both of my majors and experienced diplomacy by interning at the Embassy of Mexico. Studying abroad in Barcelona gave me another opportunity to use my Spanish and deepen my cultural immersion. UMD has provided the skills, resources and experiences needed for my future career."

Aidan Lash ’27 Spanish; International relations

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The research and creative works of our faculty, students and alumni are setting the agenda for transformative dialogue about the value of the arts and the humanities in the world today.

Art

A Summer of Design in the British Virgin Islands

An internship with Horizon Yacht Charters gave senior Ella Bailey ’27 the chance to gain real-world marketing and branding experience.
Art

Finding Meaning in Small Spaces

Studio art alum Marcie Wolf-Hubbard ’83 transforms memories into miniature works of art while helping others tell their own stories.
School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

$8.16M Gift Honors Longtime Supporter of UMD Science and Arts

The Brin family’s commitment was matched by a $3.25M award from the state for 2 endowed chairs.

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Experience the tight-knit feel of a small liberal arts college with all the perks of a national research university.

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14 Departments
30 Academic Majors
8:1 Student/Faculty Ratio

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History

World Wide Reb

In new book, historian depicts American Revolution as global war.
American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

UMD President and Political Scientist Elected To American Academy Of Arts And Sciences

Darryll J. Pines, Janelle Wong to be inducted for educational leadership, study of Asian American experience.
Philosophy

A Human-Centered Approach to AI

In the College of Arts and Humanities, students are exploring artificial intelligence not just as a technology, but as a force shaping human life.

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August 18, 2026 Announcement

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center to Host the National Symphony Orchestra in December
July 23, 2026 New Appointments

Cara Fleck Plewinski Appointed Interim Executive Director of The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

July 6, 2026 New Appointments

Fall 2026 Leadership Appointments
July 1, 2026 Feature

7 New Books by Terps to Read This Summer
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Congratulations to Professors Richard Bell (History) and Valentine Hacquard (Linguistics) on being named University of Maryland Distinguished Scholar-Teachers! One of the university’s highest faculty honors since its establishment in 1978, the program honors a select group of faculty each year who have demonstrated notable achievement in both scholarship and teaching. Selected by a panel of former honorees, each recipient delivers a public lecture on a topic within their academic discipline and receives a $5,000 honorarium to support professional activities. Richard Bell is a historian of early America who explores the social, cultural and political transformations of the United States from the Revolution through the Civil War. He is the author of “The American Revolution and the Fate of the World” (2025), a prize-winning book that repositions the nation’s founding as a global event. He is a celebrated educator with more than a dozen teaching awards, and a frequent public historian who has lectured for the Smithsonian Institution and appeared on C-SPAN. Valentine Hacquard works in linguistic semantics–the study of how grammar constrains meaning in human languages–and in first language acquisition. Her focus is on the language of possibility and necessity, belief and desire, statements and questions, with publications in leading journals across linguistics, philosophy and cognitive science and supported by multiple grants from the National Science Foundation. An accomplished teacher and mentor, she has guided numerous undergraduate and Ph.D. students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and research. Link in our bio to read more.
An internship with Horizon Yacht Charters gave senior Ella Bailey ’27 the chance to gain real-world marketing and branding experience. Most summers, Ella Bailey ’27 returns to visit the turquoise waters of the British Virgin Islands, where her parents met and where she spent much of her early childhood. But this year, the senior graphic design major experienced the islands in a new way. As a graphic design intern with Horizon Yacht Charters, one of the British Virgin Islands’ leading yacht charter companies, Bailey spent the summer gaining hands-on design experience through a wide range of projects, including dock signage, marketing materials and merchandise, while helping refresh the company’s visual identity. It was an opportunity she described as both rewarding and eye-opening. Link in profile.
For more than four decades, studio art alum Marcie Wolf-Hubbard ’83 has built a life immersed in art—as both a visual artist and a teaching artist. Today, she’s known for her mixed-media “tiny houses,” miniature sculptures that inspire people to recreate meaningful places from their own lives. Through community workshops, the tiny structures become opportunities to learn, connect, share stories and create together. Learn how Wolf-Hubbard made a career blending art, teaching and community. Link in bio.

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