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

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.

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

NOI Philharmonic to Make Carnegie Hall Debut

Orchestra of UMD’s National Orchestral Institute + Festival will perform under renowned conductor Marin Alsop.

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

D’oh! The World Ends, “The Simpsons” Bumble On

October 09, 2026 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Show opening Friday at The Clarice imagines a strange future for the animated series.
Maryland Today

Crafting an American Audience for Central American Art

October 09, 2026 Art, Art History and Archaeology

After years apart, two UMD swim teammates reconnected over their work bringing Latin American crafts and fine art to the U.S.

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

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

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

Arts for All Announces its 2026-2027 Fellows

October 08, 2026 ARHU2, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities

12 faculty and graduate student researchers will lead unique arts-based research projects across a range of disciplines, leading the way in creating an arts-informed university.

History Professor Richard Bell Wins Prestigious George Washington Prize

October 06, 2026 History

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

Terp

How to Pick Up, Pluck and Plink an Instrument

October 06, 2026 School of Music

Ask the expert: advice for real life.
Maryland Today

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

October 05, 2026 Philosophy

Business and philosophy professors highlight the critical role of universities in shaping the tech.

COMM Students Bring UMD’s "Weird" History to Life

October 05, 2026 ARHU2, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

COMM students partner with UMD Special Collections to curate "Keep Maryland Weird" exhibit in Hornbake Library
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.
WIRED

Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads

September 30, 2026 Communication

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.