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American Studies, History

A Taste of Ethnographic Research

In new course, students journey through foodways of Maryland’s immigrant populations.

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Communication

Battling Misinformation in a Post-Pandemic World

Assistant Professor Becca Beets on the challenges of communicating about science.

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American Studies, English, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

A New Generation of Doctoral Scholars Goes Beyond the Page

From video games to VR, ARHU doctoral students are expanding dissertation scholarship through digital and experimental work.

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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.

"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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DEMAND FEARLESS IDEAS

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.

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Happening at ARHU

Contribute to the hopeful energy at the Arts For All tent by H.J. Patterson Hall and the “Sharing Hope” table at Jiménez Hall. At the #umdartsforall tent, add an intention to the community art project led by Hana Ward (@hanaisdrawing ). In Jiménez Hall, learn inspiring words in multiple languages. @umdsllc @umdartsforall
Find your place at UMD’s College of Arts and Humanities Join us on a journey of discovery and engagement right here at Maryland Day. The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) is more than a place of learning, it’s a vibrant community where creativity meets opportunity. Whether you’re exploring majors in English, global languages, philosophy, history, or one of our dynamic arts programs, there’s a place for you at ARHU. Swipe through to see the smiles, creativity and passion of our community today at the ARHU tents in front of Francis Scott Key Hall and in Tawes Plaza. Meet faculty and current students. Explore diverse opportunities across our departments, and see how we foster an inspiring environment for all. 1. At the ARHU tents, enjoy free giveaways and meet students in the college. Check out activities from the departments of Philosophy, History, Communication, Latin American Studies, and more! 2.Talk to students from the Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House living and learning program, who will be writing poems and sharing their experiences all day at the ARHU tent. 3.Learn about the English Major on Tawes Plaza. Chat with students and faculty to learn more about the English department’s academic and special programs. 4.Interested in global languages? Stop by Jimenez Hall to chat with students and faculty in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures and enjoy the book giveaway. A panel discussion on student experience begins at 1 p.m. 5. We’re all excited to meet you! @umd_philosophy @umdhistory @umdcommdept @umd_lacs @jpwritershouse @umdenglish @umdsllc
#marylandday is tomorrow! Join us at UMD for a fun, daylong celebration of the arts and humanities and all things ARHU! Maryland day.umd.edu

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