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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.

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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.
February 04, 2025 Art, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, University of Maryland Art Gallery

A Well-Framed Career for Driskell Center Staffer

Art grad’s print to be featured in spring exhibition.
February 03, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, Douglass Center, History

New Douglass Center Director on Humanities, History and Expanding Ideas of Leadership

Associate Professor of History Quincy Mills on the future of the center.

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ARHU In The News

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 death of gender-neutral clothing: New book details the history of when blue and pink became gender synonymous

The Death Of Gender-Neutral Clothing

June 08, 2013 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

American Studies Professor's new book details the history of when blue and pink became gender synonymous.
How Pink And Blue Became Gender-Specific

How Pink And Blue Became Gender-Specific

June 06, 2013 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

American Studies Professor Jo B. Paoletti has found that pink and blue designations for girls and boys didn't start until the 1940s.
Pop Culture with Sheri Parks: Thursday June 6, 1-2 pm

Sheri Parks Contributes To Wypr'S Midday With Dan Rodricks

June 06, 2013 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Associate Dean and American Studies Professor Sheri Parks contributed to the radio program which discussed the connection between poverty and unhealthy foods in Baltimore.

2013 Civic Leadership Honoree: David C. Driskell

June 04, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Community Foundation for Prince George's County honored David C. Driskell at the 2013 Civic Leadership Awards for his commitment to service in Prince George's County.

Spring 2013 Commencement

June 03, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities

Please visit our photo gallery of this year's College of Arts and Humanities Commencement Ceremonies!

2013-2014 Dr. James W. Longest Memorial Award For Social Science Research Recipient

May 30, 2013 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

An ARHU graduate student receives the 2013-2014 Dr. James W. Longest Memorial Award for Social Science Research.