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School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

‘Creative Captioning’ Takes the Stage at UMD

MFA student leads effort to expand accessibility for audience in ‘Hip Hop Anansi.’

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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 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.

April 07, 2025 Communication

Cyberfeminism in the Age of TikTok

Associate Professor of Communication Sahar Khamis on how the social media platform has fueled feminist activism around the world.

April 01, 2025 Art, Arts for All, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

A ‘Wave’ of New Understanding About Earth’s Oceans and Atmosphere

Faculty, students collaborate with NASA on interactive installation at Kennedy Center.
March 27, 2025 Linguistics

Linguistics Professor Jeffrey Lidz Named AAAS Fellow

Honor recognizes his distinguished contributions to linguistics and language science.
March 13, 2025 English, Jimenez-Porter Writers' House

Renowned Crime Novelist Returns to the Scene

At campus event, George Pelecanos ’80 discusses writing craft and UMD memories.
March 10, 2025 Cinema and Media Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, Italian, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

‘Cinephile heaven’: Il Cinema Ritrovato honors film legend Marlene Dietrich

This year’s festival stop at UMD hosted a day commemorating German-American actress Marlene Dietrich and her unforgettable contributions to cinema.
March 04, 2025 Communication

Dialogue for Reproductive Justice through Art, Play and Pupusas!

New research by communication professor Carina Zelaya aims to improve sexual and reproductive health communication among Latinx families.
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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.

Come on, Feel (and Make) the Noise March 28, 2025

Come on, Feel (and Make) the Noise

Come on, Feel (and Make) the Noise
NPR March 26, 2025

"Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan” Receives an Honorable Mention from the Gracie Awards

Hosted by Dean Stephanie Shonekan, the podcast analyzes songs and their covers.

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The Conversation

Evangelical Christians Are Racially Diverse – And Hold Diverse Views on Immigration

November 01, 2018 American Studies

Many evangelicals are not white - and many don't support Trump's views on immigration.

The Wall Street Journal

Op/Ed: The Forgotten Soviet Famine

November 01, 2018 History

We remember what Stalin did to Ukraine but not Kazakhstan.
Maryland Today

A Monster Mash, Frankly

October 31, 2018 English

FrankenReads celebrates novel’s 200th anniversary on campus, around the world
NPR

Trump and Anti-Semitism

October 31, 2018 History

History professor Jeffrey Herf offers his expertise on anti-semitism in America on NPR's Morning Edition.

CNN

President and Melania Trump to Visit Pittsburgh Tomorrow, Pay Respects to Victims of Synagogue Shooting

October 30, 2018 History

History Professor Jeffrey Herf provides his perspective on anti-semitism and Trump in America on CNN Tonight with Don Lemon.

The Washington Post

Pianist Richard Goode Plays a Deeply Satisfying Concert at U-Md.

October 28, 2018 School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Pianist Richard Goode performed a recital at the University of Maryland’s Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on October 26.
Elephant Journal

#Timesup: The Clock has Finally Run Out on all The Bull

October 28, 2018 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Israel Horovitz is an award-winning playwright responsible for more than 70 plays.
The Washington Post

Op/Ed: Trump Doesn't Understand How Anti-Semitism Works. Neither Do Most Americans.

October 27, 2018 History

It’s long past time we figure it out.
Forbes

What Do Broadway's Best Lighting Designers Actually Do?

October 26, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

No one applauds the lighting designer.

Staffing Announcement: New Assistant to the Dean

October 25, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities

Chant’e Ingram has two decades of experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors.