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School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

How Tomatoes Became Part of Egypt’s Culinary Story

In her award-winning book “Nile Nightshade,” Assistant Professor of Arabic Anny Gaul traces the tomato’s path to Egypt and explores how it became central to home kitchens across the country.

Featured News

May 27, 2026 History, Linguistics

Richard Bell and Valentine Hacquard Named 2026 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

The faculty members have earned one of UMD’s highest honors for excellence in both scholarship and teaching.
May 20, 2026 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.
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.

ARHU In The News

USA Today May 27, 2026

Here's Why People Are Booing College Commencement Speakers This Year

Fabrizio Cariani, professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, weighs in.
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.

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Maryland Today

How Frederick Douglass Changed His Mind About Lincoln

October 01, 2025 History

Alum’s new book finds fresh nuance in relationship that helped end slavery.
Maryland Today

NPR Host and Humorist Peter Sagal: ‘You Need the Art’

September 29, 2025 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities

In conversation with ARHU dean, ‘Wait Wait!’ fixture champions radio, learning and failing.
The Diamondback

NPR’s Peter Sagal Talks Future of the Humanities at The Clarice

September 29, 2025 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities

Peter Sagal, best known as the host of NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! radio show, joined arts and humanities college dean Stephanie Shonekan Friday for a discussion about the arts and their importance to democracy.
Maryland Today

Message From Met's Social Media Manager: Museums Are for Everyone

September 18, 2025 Art History and Archaeology, Arts for All

Alum uses digital platforms to spotlight overlooked voices.
Maryland Today

32 Faculty and Staff to be Honored at Convocation

September 18, 2025 English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Annual Awards Recognize Excellence in Service, Teaching, Research
Terp

A Silver Anniversary for the Gold Standard in Performing Arts

September 18, 2025 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

For nearly 25 seasons, The Clarice has celebrated theater, music and dance.

ARHU Professor and Dean Emerita Bonnie Thornton Dill Awarded 2025 UMD President’s Medal

September 16, 2025 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The pioneering feminist scholar receives the highest honor bestowed upon a member of the UMD community at Convocation on September 17.
Maryland Today

Accolades: Faculty and Staff Awards and Honors

September 16, 2025 English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

ARHU faculty featured in roundup of recent accomplishments.
Maryland Today

‘The Baltimorons’ Brings the Charm, Thanks to 2 Terps

September 12, 2025 Arts for All, English, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Winner of SXSW film festival audience award now out in theaters.
Maryland Today

UMD Named Flagship Academic Partner for Quantum World Congress 2025

September 11, 2025 Arts for All

The 2025 conference takes place September 16-18 in Tysons, Va.