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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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NextNOW Fest 2025

August 29, 2025 Art, Arts for All, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Check out this year's lineup and schedule.

The Journey from The Clarice to Casting Hollywood’s Stars

August 19, 2025 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

From campus productions to Hulu’s biggest series, Lindsey Kasabian ’03 reflects on trusting her instincts and building a career in casting.
Maryland Today

Terp to Compete in World Transplant Games

August 13, 2025 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

3-time kidney recipient embraces chance to promote ‘miracles of modern medicine.’

From UMD to Capitol Hill: How a History Degree Helps Shape a Political Career

July 31, 2025 History

A Q&A with history and government and politics grad Rachel Jessee ’22.
CBS Saturday Morning

A Visit to Where President Franklin D. Roosevelt Made the Historic Decision to Seek a Third Term

July 28, 2025 History

CBS Saturday Morning interviews Senior Lecturer of History Robert Chiles.
PBS News

‘John and Jim’ Symphony Honors Marriage Equality with its Future Increasingly in Doubt

July 28, 2025 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

PBS News highlights the piece performed by the National Orchestral Institute this June.

Fall 2025 Leadership Appointments

July 01, 2025 American Studies, Art, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities, Roshan Institute for Persian Studies, School of Music

Dean Stephanie Shonekan announces new leadership appointments.
Maryland Today

A New Spin on an Enduring Protest Album

June 20, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

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

ARHU Recommends: Summer 2025 Faculty & Staff Media Picks

June 17, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities

Looking for your next great read, watch or listen this summer?

Seven ARHU Faculty Awarded 2025–26 Faculty-Student Research Awards

June 11, 2025 American Studies, Communication, English, History, Linguistics, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Faculty-led research explores diverse topics—from Indigenous queer history to climate narratives in Ghana—advancing scholarship and graduate research across the humanities.