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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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Karla Koles, Longtime Arhu Staff, Dies At 63

November 14, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Karla worked at UMD for 41 years and in ARHU for last 14.

Stanley Plumly Speaks On New Book About Keats, Wordsworth, Lamb

November 13, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Stanley Plumly discusses "The Immortal Evening" with 25 people in Tawes Hall.

Walter Isaacson: Innovation Sparked Best By Creative Collaboration

November 12, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Best-selling author urges arts, humanities and technology intersection during WORLDWISE: Arts & Humanities Dean’s Lecture Series

Isaacson Advocates For Stem And Humanities Collaboration

November 11, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Walter Isaacson spoke about innovation and the future of technology as a part of the WORLDWISE: Arts & Humanities Dean's Lecture Series.

Dr. Mehl Penrose Publishes New Book

November 04, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

Congratulations to Dr. Mehl Penrose, Associate Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, for his recent publication.

2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients

November 03, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

The College of Arts & Humanities is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Senior Scholars, Scholarship Recipients and Freshmen Scholars.

$5 Million Gift Anchors New Snider Center

October 27, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Foundation led by alumnus Ed Snider pledges support for interdisciplinary study of free enterprise.

Meet Our Students: Stacia Odenwald

October 24, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, English, French

Stacia Odenwald talks about her study abroad experience in France.