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College of Arts and Humanities

Mentorship, Boundaries, Vision: Black Women University Leaders Share Tips for the Next Generation

ARHU Dean Stephanie Shonekan and her trailblazing “sister scholars” share guidance and strategies to thrive in leadership.

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October 02, 2024 English

UMD Grad Jason Reynolds Awarded MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’

Popular author of YA, children’s books about kids of color to receive $800K.
September 30, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

In UMD Visit, Kermit Makes a Rainbow Connection With Terps

Famed frog (and his performer) talk with ARHU dean about Jim Henson ’60, Miss Piggy and life lessons from the Muppets.
September 25, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

‘Find Something Bigger Than Yourself’

Maryland First Lady and alum Dawn Moore shares priorities, passions in conversation at UMD.
September 17, 2024 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Honoring ‘Las Muertes’

Terps highlight how D.C.’s Salvadoran diaspora uses art to grapple with painful past in new documentary.
September 03, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, Douglass Center

Freedom Teaching: Douglass Center Connects Local Educators and UMD Professors to Share Tools

The Second Annual Summer Humanities Institute drew 60 area middle and high school educators to campus.
September 03, 2024 Art, Art History and Archaeology, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

NextNOW Fest 2024: Handpicked Highlights From Curators

Arts extravaganza to feature nearly 70 activities, performances, exhibitions.
August 29, 2024 Philosophy

John Horty Named Distinguished University Professor

The professor of philosophy was among the first to apply formal logic developed within artificial intelligence to address complex questions of moral reasoning.

August 07, 2024 History

Inside the Nooks of ‘The Bookshop’

In new book, history alum traces the long story of bookstores.
July 01, 2024 History

The Supreme Court Turns the President Into a King

Burke Chair of American Cultural and Intellectual History Holly Brewer writes for The New Republic.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education October 31, 2024

AI May Ruin the University as We Know It

English Professor Matthew Kirschenbaum on AI and ed-tech in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Stories Beneath the Shell October 16, 2024

University of Maryland Faculty and Students Collaborate to Increase Voter Participation

Stories Beneath the Shell highlights the VOTE (Fearlessly)! initiative.
The Diamondback October 15, 2024

Zine Club Relaunch Invites Students to Create, Connect Through Design

BookLab Zine Club featured in The Diamondback.

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2015-16 Capaa And Rasa Award Recipients

March 03, 2015 American Studies, Art, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities, English, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

ARHU extends congrats to 19 faculty awardees.
The Diamondback

State Of The Art Galleries

March 03, 2015 Art, University of Maryland Art Gallery, College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, Herman Maril Gallery

Though some of the campus’ art galleries may be hidden, they showcase a diverse sampling of artwork.
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Indiana University Press Releases "Sex And Unisex" By Jo B. Paoletti

March 03, 2015 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

In her new book, the associate professor of American Studies explores the history of gender-neutral clothing.
The Shell: University of Maryland Alumni Newsletter

Jeans Aren'T Just Jeans: Umd Professor Explores The History Of Unisex Clothing

March 03, 2015 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Jo B. Paoletti, associate professor of American Studies, explores this phenomenon of '60s and '70s fashion.
The Diamondback

Writer Sayed Kushua Addresses Life As A Palestinian Citizen Of Israel In Talk

February 26, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

The writer spoke to a crowd of about 80 people on Wednesday in the Stamp Student Union.

Bringing The Renaissance To Life

February 18, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU students win $25,000 seed grant to fund interactive website using primary resources.

Btn Livebig: Maryland Grad And Radio Legend Dave Mcconnell’S 50 Years On (W)Top

February 16, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, English

This Maryland English alumnus says his humanities background enabled him to enjoy a robust career in radio.

College Researchers Design, Develop Alternate-Reality Game

February 12, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Associate professor Kari Kraus, whose research interests include digital humanities, helped develop this new game to get teens interested in STEM.