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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.

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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.
March 04, 2025 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The Art of Feminist Thought

Exploring art and activism through the lens of feminist theory in a course from UMD’s Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

March 03, 2025 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, Cinema and Media Studies, English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Rediscovering the Big Screen

Five-day festival brings restored cinematic gems to UMD.
February 04, 2025 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

UMD Awarded $3.6M Mellon Foundation Grant to Advance Indigenous Archives

Project will develop tools, standards and reparative practices to restore Indigenous histories.
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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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Lost In Tv Stories, From "House Of Cards" To "Game Of Thrones"

March 03, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, English

John Kelly '84 and English chairman Bill Cohen discussed what has—and hasn't—changed in popular storytelling.

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.