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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.

Featured News

May 12, 2026 American Studies, Arts for All, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture

Digital Revival of a Displaced Community

New exhibit tells story of nearby Lakeland with help from UMD students and faculty.
May 04, 2026 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

What Can Science Fiction Teach Us About AI?

Alexis Lothian developed the 300-level course “Artificial Intelligence Otherwise” with support from a seed grant from the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland.
April 29, 2026 Arts for All, English

How Stories Can Help Us Face Climate Change

Doctoral student Rashi Maheshwari discusses why literature, art and community matter in an era of environmental crisis.
April 27, 2026 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.
April 06, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, Honors Humanities

A Moving Artistic Ode to Democracy

Street artist alum, current Terps collaborate on mural to motivate civic engagement.
April 06, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Heart of the Tiger: From UMD to Broadway and Back

Betsy Rosen ’06 reflects on her journey from her childhood puppetry influences to playing the fierce tiger Richard Parker in Broadway’s “Life of Pi.”

April 03, 2026 Philosophy

How a Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major Helped Shape a Policy Brief for Congress

Senior Liam Little ’26 has used the interdisciplinary PPE major to explore global issues, conduct research and gain hands-on experience in diplomacy and policy.
March 25, 2026 Art History and Archaeology, Arts for All, University of Maryland Art Gallery

Old Painting, New Setting

Recent acquisition is UMD Art Gallery’s first Old Master painting.
March 03, 2026 Arts for All, Roshan Institute for Persian Studies, School of Music

UMD Professor’s Poem Becomes Play-Opera About Women in Prison

Inspired by real accounts, “For Women Serving Time” opens March 20 at Dupont Underground.

ARHU In The News

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.
WBAL-TV April 29, 2026

Julie Taddeo, research professor of history, discusses King Charles III's address to Congress.

Taddeo appears in an interview with WBAL-TV.
WTOP February 12, 2026

Bad Bunny’s Cultural Impact Lands in UMD Classroom

Bad Bunny is one of the biggest artists in the world and also the subject of a new course at the University of Maryland.

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Driskell Center Receives $225,000 Getty Foundation Grant

May 22, 2026 Arts for All, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The grant will support digitization, archival processing and expanded public access across The Driskell Center Archives.

TDPS Alumni, Faculty and Students Win 2026 Helen Hayes Awards

May 21, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

These annual awards recognize outstanding achievement from professional theatres and theatre-makers across the Washington, D.C. region.

Sydney Mitchell ’26 Reflects on Her Storytelling Journey at Maryland

May 20, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

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

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

May 20, 2026 American Studies

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

‘A Close Observer of Humankind’

May 15, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Magazine editor and poet honored as University Medalist.
The Christian Science Monitor

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

May 12, 2026 History

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

Digital Revival of a Displaced Community

May 12, 2026 American Studies, Arts for All, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture

New exhibit tells story of nearby Lakeland with help from UMD students and faculty.

English Student Gains Hands-On Experience With Rare Texts at Folger Shakespeare Library

May 12, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Through hands-on work with scholars and rare materials, Jessica Reed ’26 is building experience for a career in library science.

Arts for All Announces Spring 2026 ArtsAMP Grants

May 06, 2026 Art, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, Honors Humanities, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Learn more about the 17 arts-based, interdisciplinary projects developed by faculty, students and student organizations.

What Can Science Fiction Teach Us About AI?

May 04, 2026 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Alexis Lothian developed the 300-level course “Artificial Intelligence Otherwise” with support from a seed grant from the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland.