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The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Indigenous Artifacts Return to Communities, Digitally

Working with the Piscataway Conoy Tribe and the Smithsonian, a UMD team uses 3D scanning to create replicas for teaching and cultural preservation.

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October 09, 2026 ARHU2, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Five-Time Grammy Award Winner Angélique Kidjo: ‘We Have to Protect Hope’

At ARHU Dean’s Lecture Series, the musician discussed the power of expression, language and staying hopeful.

October 06, 2026 History

History Professor Richard Bell Wins Prestigious George Washington Prize

Bell’s book recasts the American war for independence as a far-reaching international event.

October 05, 2026 Philosophy

AI Must Be Used for ‘Benefit of Humanity,’ UMD Researchers Urge at Summit

Business and philosophy professors highlight the critical role of universities in shaping the tech.
September 30, 2026 History

Historian Alum Awarded MacArthur “Genius Grant"

Scholar of the 19th century’s agricultural and political economy will receive $800K.
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 ARHU2, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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.

ARHU In The News

WIRED September 30, 2026

Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads

From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.
New10 NBC September 29, 2026

You May Have Seen a Trump Ad During the Bills Game Sunday — Turns Out, You Paid for It

Professor of Communication Shawn Parry-Giles weighs in.
June 17, 2026

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

Meet This Music Professor’s Half-Dozen Kids, All Terps

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Maryland Today

Uncanny Science Meets Creativity

November 02, 2026 Arts for All, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Artist in residence leads a new class exploring art at the frontiers of quantum physics.
Maryland Today

Indigenous Artifacts Return to Communities, Digitally

November 02, 2026 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Working with the Piscataway Conoy Tribe and the Smithsonian, a UMD team uses 3D scanning to create replicas for teaching and cultural preservation.
Maryland Today

UMD Team Aims to Make Live Music Accessible Through Touch

October 30, 2026 Art, Arts for All, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

With a new $150K grant, an interdisciplinary team will develop wearable technology that allows Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences to experience music in new ways.
Maryland Today

How Can a Glue Stick or Fabric Softener Level Up Your Halloween Look?

October 29, 2026 ARHU2, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

UMD costume design student shares makeup and hair tips.
Maryland Today

Potshots, Shock and Slick AI vs. Slop: An Election Advertising Year Like No Other

October 27, 2026 Communication

Voters bombarded by the largest ad spend in history should be skeptical of campaign spots, UMD experts warn.

Announcing the Inaugural Henson Week Mini-Grant Recipients

October 26, 2026 ARHU2, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities

7 projects selected to honor the legacy of University of Maryland alums Jim ’60 and Jane ’55 Henson.

ARHU 2026 Service Award Winners Announced

October 22, 2026 ARHU2, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Five exceptional members of the ARHU community received an annual service award.
Maryland Today

The Buzz on a New Art-Science Insect Exhibition

October 21, 2026 ARHU2, Art, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities

Terps and community members celebrate the state's biodiversity in sculpture, paintings, drawings and more.

How the American Revolution Changed the Trajectory of the World

October 19, 2026 History

The UMD GIS and Data Services Center created a StoryMap based on history Professor Richard Bell’s book about the American Revolution.

Associate Professor Randy Ontiveros Receives 2025–26 Provost’s Academic Advisor of the Year Award

October 13, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English, ARHU2

Ontiveros is one of three selected for his extraordinary work as director of the Honors Humanities Program.