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College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

A New Spin on an Enduring Protest Album

ARHU dean’s new book examines messages of Fela Kuti.

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May 21, 2025 Art History and Archaeology

A Future in Conservation

At UMD, graduating senior Lylah Messinger restored a 2,500-year-old Etruscan vase. Now she’s headed to graduate school in London.

May 20, 2025 Communication

From Fan to Force in Sports Media

Graduating senior Connor Perkins leverages creativity, drive and a love of sports to carve his path in digital content creation.

May 05, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

How Matthew Kirschenbaum Sees AI’s Impact

The Distinguished University Professor of English is a leading voice on how AI is transforming the way we communicate, educate and govern.
April 26, 2025 Communication

Battling Misinformation in a Post-Pandemic World

Assistant Professor Becca Beets on the challenges of communicating about science.
April 25, 2025 Art History and Archaeology, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture

From Pilot Helmets to Plane Parts, Undergrad Preserves Aviation History in 3D

Intern at College Park Aviation Museum helps create digital experience for visitors.
April 18, 2025 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

‘Creative Captioning’ Takes the Stage at UMD

MFA student leads effort to expand accessibility for audience in ‘Hip Hop Anansi.’
April 16, 2025 American Studies, History

A Taste of Ethnographic Research

In new course, students journey through foodways of Maryland’s immigrant populations.
April 11, 2025 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Art of Making Merry

Go behind the scenes of the Maryland Opera Sudio’s production of “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”
April 07, 2025 American Studies, English, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

A New Generation of Doctoral Scholars Goes Beyond the Page

From video games to VR, ARHU doctoral students are expanding dissertation scholarship through digital and experimental work.

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WJLA May 08, 2025

Associate Professor of History Analyzes the Historical Impact of Pope Leo XIV

Piotr Kosicki speaks to WJLA.
The New York Times April 21, 2025

‘Conclave’ Offers a Glimpse Inside the Secretive Process of Choosing a Pope

Associate Professor of History Piotr H. Kosicki weighs in on the accuracy of the film.
The Times April 02, 2025

Is Trump Reviving an Imperial Presidency?

Burke Chair of American Cultural and Intellectual History Holly Brewer quoted in The Times about the shift toward an imperial presidency in the U.S.

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The Diamondback

“Keep Creating” Initiative Encourages UMD Students To Make Art Amid Pandemic

April 29, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Keep Creating UMD in the Diamondback.

Steinway Delivers Pianos To UMD Students For Free During Coronavirus Lockdown

April 27, 2020 School of Music

The piano company decided to help the College Park campus after its music faculty reached out to an alum for help.

Maryland Day activity book for all ages!

April 23, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Keep the Maryland Day spirit alive from home

Conferences Canceled, Musicologists Turn To Zoom

April 23, 2020 School of Music

William Robin, assistant professor of musicology, co-founds new colloquium.

Quarantine in Seventeen

April 22, 2020 English

Haiku contest looks for quick—but poetic—insights on life at home.

Hitting ‘Play’ At Home

April 17, 2020 University of Maryland Art Gallery

UMD Art Gallery’s online exhibit explores our tech reliance.

Eric Corbie ’20 Enjoys Exploring Innovative Applications Of History

April 17, 2020 History

The history major is interning at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Special Delivery: Pianos To Students' Homes

April 16, 2020 School of Music

School of Music, Steinway harmonize to help 7 performers keep practicing.

Maryland Opera Singers Perform in Parks

April 15, 2020 School of Music

School of Music students featured on NBC4.

National Orchestral Institute + Festival Releases Fourth Naxos Label Album

April 15, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Album features Conductor James Judd and Wolf Trap Opera