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Richa Mishra '20 sees graphic design as a way to give back

Art student is creating opportunities for student designers to grow their skills.

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October 04, 2019 School of Music

Stepping Onto The Podium

David Neely makes his debut as the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s music director this weekend.

October 02, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

2019 State of the College Address

Remarks by Dean Bonnie Thornton Dill to students, faculty and staff at the college’s annual convocation.
September 19, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Collecting Call

Driskell Center exhibit highlights breadth of African American art.
September 10, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Hardcore Collector

Archivist chronicles D.C. punk pandemonium.
September 09, 2019 History

AIP Endowed Professor in History of Natural Sciences Named

Scholar and editor Melinda Baldwin selected as first AIP Endowed Professor in the History of Natural Sciences at Maryland.
July 08, 2019 African American History, Culture and Digital Humanities

Mellon Foundation Awards $2M to Advance Black Studies and Digital Humanities

Grant will expand research and mentor-training programs.
June 18, 2019 English

Carnegie Medal Goes to First Writer of Color in Its 83-year History

Dominican-American Elizabeth Acevedo wins prestigious children’s award for "The Poet X," while Jackie Morris takes illustration prize for "The Lost Words."
June 16, 2019 History

How Jennifer Wexton became the ‘patron saint of the transgender community’

And why some Republicans in Northern Virginia are irked by the congresswoman’s focus on the issue.
May 17, 2019 Art

A Character Sketch

How an alum created the look of some of your favorite pixar stars.

ARHU in the News

The New Republic October 16, 2019

An Early Case For Reparations

Two new books tell the stories of people kidnapped and sold into slavery. One of them sued successfully.
Maryland Today October 16, 2019

The Sights and Sounds of Harlem at 100

Michael Mwenso and the Shakes Brings Back the Harlem Renaissance at The Clarice.

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Maryland Today

New Insights Into American Diversity

October 23, 2019 American Studies

Researchers aim to paint a more accurate picture of ethnic, racial groups across the nation.

Theatre major takes on ambitious roles across the region

October 23, 2019 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Denisse Peñaflor ’20 challenges herself through on campus opportunities and D.C. internships.

History Professor’s Book About The Kazakh Famine Receives Multiple Awards

October 22, 2019 History

“The Hungry Steppe” tells the story of one of the most abominable crimes of the Stalin years.

The New Republic

An Early Case For Reparations

October 16, 2019 History

Two new books tell the stories of people kidnapped and sold into slavery. One of them sued successfully.
Maryland Today

The Sights and Sounds of Harlem at 100

October 16, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Michael Mwenso and the Shakes Brings Back the Harlem Renaissance at The Clarice.

Maryland Today

The Other Slave Trade

October 15, 2019 History

Professor's new book chronicles story of northern boys kidnapped into slavery and their journey home.
The Diamondback

UMD poetry professor showcases work in latest of faculty book launch series

October 10, 2019 English

Michael Collier discusses his new book of poetry.

ARHU 2018-19 Year in Review

October 10, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

Learn about some of the college's highlights over the 2018-19 academic year.

Arts and Humanities Student Advisor Receives Campuswide Distinction

October 08, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

The award recognizes Paula Nadler for going ‘above and beyond’ for students.

Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Merle Collins Appointed Director of UMD Latin American Studies Center

October 07, 2019 English, Latin American Studies Center

Esteemed scholar will expand center’s learning and outreach efforts.