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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 Diamondback

Umd Unveils Frederick Douglass Statue On Hornbake Plaza

November 08, 2015 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

A new statue of Frederick Douglass stands in Hornbake Plaza.
The Writer's Bloc

Art Exhibition Showcases Professors’ Projects

November 05, 2015 Art, University of Maryland Art Gallery, College of Arts and Humanities

The Art Gallery holds a reception to showcase professors' art work.

Author Nikky Finney Talks Poetry During A Visit To Campus

November 01, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, English, Jimenez-Porter Writers' House, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Nikky Finney talked to students about the inspiration behind her poetry.

Students Share Stories And Inspirations At The David C. Driskell Center

October 25, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Writer's Bloc covers of the third annual Driskell After Dark: Resistance, Hope & Justice in Art, Poetry & Song event.
The Diamondback

Umd Grunig Gala Discusses Public Relations Failure In Ebola Crisis

October 21, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

The Diamondback's coverage of the eight annual Grunig Gala.
The Diamondback

Black Lives Matter Hashtag Co-Creater Speaks Of Racial Inequality At Umd Talk

October 20, 2015 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Alicia Garza, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, stimulates discussion about racial inequalities and stereotypes.
UMD Right Now

The Devos Institute Of Arts Management At The University Of Maryland Releases Report On Diversity In The Arts

October 19, 2015 Art, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College of Arts and Humanities

Report highlights challenges facing African American and Latino arts organizations.