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History

Historian Alum Awarded MacArthur “Genius Grant"

Scholar of the 19th century’s agricultural and political economy will receive $800K.

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September 23, 2026 Art History and Archaeology, Arts for All, History, University of Maryland Art Gallery

Crossing Disciplines to Rethink the Presentation of Islamic Art

A partnership between UMD faculty in history and art history converges at an international conference connecting scholars, curators, artists and local communities.
September 09, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, ARHU2

NextNOW Fest 2026: Explore 7 Can’t-Miss Picks

Campus tradition expands to new spaces; features dozens of free activities, performances, exhibitions and more.
August 05, 2026 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.
July 15, 2026 Art, Art History and Archaeology, Arts for All

Making Acquaintances Through Photographs

At the Stamp Gallery, a new, student-curated exhibition turns strangers in D.C. into main characters.
July 06, 2026 ARHU2, Arts for All, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, Digital Cultures & Creativity, English, Honors Humanities, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture , The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Fall 2026 Leadership Appointments

The College of Arts and Humanities announces new leadership appointments.
June 17, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, ARHU2

NOI Philharmonic to Make Carnegie Hall Debut

Orchestra of UMD’s National Orchestral Institute + Festival will perform under renowned conductor Marin Alsop.
June 17, 2026 ARHU2, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

New $10M Gift From Smith Family Expands Legacy at UMD

Longtime benefactors boost support of performing arts, business school.
May 29, 2026 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

How Tomatoes Became Part of Egypt’s Culinary Story

In her award-winning book “Nile Nightshade,” Assistant Professor of Arabic Anny Gaul traces the tomato’s path to Egypt and explores how it became central to home kitchens across the country.
May 27, 2026 History, Linguistics

Richard Bell and Valentine Hacquard Named 2026 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

The faculty members have earned one of UMD’s highest honors for excellence in both scholarship and teaching.

ARHU In The News

June 17, 2026

6 Times the Father’s Day Celebrations for a UMD Dad

Meet This Music Professor’s Half-Dozen Kids, All Terps
USA Today May 27, 2026

Here's Why People Are Booing College Commencement Speakers This Year

Fabrizio Cariani, professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, weighs in.
The Christian Science Monitor May 12, 2026

America at 250: A Declaration of Ideals Reset the World – and Still Resonates Today

Professor of History Richard Bell speaks to The Christian Science Monitor.

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Maryland Today

Historian Alum Awarded MacArthur “Genius Grant"

September 30, 2026 History

Scholar of the 19th century’s agricultural and political economy will receive $800K.

Crossing Disciplines to Rethink the Presentation of Islamic Art

September 23, 2026 Art History and Archaeology, Arts for All, History, University of Maryland Art Gallery

A partnership between UMD faculty in history and art history converges at an international conference connecting scholars, curators, artists and local communities.
Maryland Today

'Spoking' the Youth Vote

September 15, 2026 ARHU2, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities

Volunteers debut the ElectionCycle and DemocraCycle bikes to share election information.

UMD Launches Bachelor’s Degree to Explore Human Dimensions of AI

September 14, 2026 Philosophy

New major aims to ethically advance AI tech, prepare students to address its societal impact.

A Lasting Gift for the Place That Made Them Feel They Belonged

September 10, 2026 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Neil and Juanita Hartbarger make an estate commitment to support the Driskell Center’s collections.
Maryland Today

NextNOW Fest 2026: Explore 7 Can’t-Miss Picks

September 09, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, ARHU2

Campus tradition expands to new spaces; features dozens of free activities, performances, exhibitions and more.
Maryland Today

33 Faculty and Staff to be Honored at Convocation

September 09, 2026 History, Linguistics

Annual awards recognize excellence in service, teaching and research.
Maryland Today

How Terps Spent the Summer Doing Good in 2026

September 08, 2026 Communication, English, Philosophy

Improving literacy, teaching oral hygiene, hosting a free football camp and more.

Arts for All Welcomes 2026–27 Artists in Residence

September 03, 2026 ARHU2, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities

Kate Eberstadt will blend art with quantum physics and Kayla Clark will bring analog printing to journalism at UMD.

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center to Host the National Symphony Orchestra in December

August 18, 2026 ARHU2, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Join us for two performances of Handel’s “Messiah,” conducted by Richard Egarr.