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College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

A New Spin on an Enduring Protest Album

ARHU dean’s new book examines messages of Fela Kuti.

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May 21, 2025 Art History and Archaeology

A Future in Conservation

At UMD, graduating senior Lylah Messinger restored a 2,500-year-old Etruscan vase. Now she’s headed to graduate school in London.

May 20, 2025 Communication

From Fan to Force in Sports Media

Graduating senior Connor Perkins leverages creativity, drive and a love of sports to carve his path in digital content creation.

May 05, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

How Matthew Kirschenbaum Sees AI’s Impact

The Distinguished University Professor of English is a leading voice on how AI is transforming the way we communicate, educate and govern.
April 26, 2025 Communication

Battling Misinformation in a Post-Pandemic World

Assistant Professor Becca Beets on the challenges of communicating about science.
April 25, 2025 Art History and Archaeology, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture

From Pilot Helmets to Plane Parts, Undergrad Preserves Aviation History in 3D

Intern at College Park Aviation Museum helps create digital experience for visitors.
April 18, 2025 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

‘Creative Captioning’ Takes the Stage at UMD

MFA student leads effort to expand accessibility for audience in ‘Hip Hop Anansi.’
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 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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.

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WJLA May 08, 2025

Associate Professor of History Analyzes the Historical Impact of Pope Leo XIV

Piotr Kosicki speaks to WJLA.
The New York Times April 21, 2025

‘Conclave’ Offers a Glimpse Inside the Secretive Process of Choosing a Pope

Associate Professor of History Piotr H. Kosicki weighs in on the accuracy of the film.
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.

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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.

Kirwan Undergraduate Education Award Recipient

May 29, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Department of English Professor Marilee Lindemann receives the 2013 Kirwan Undergraduate Education Award.