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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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Against the Grain August 29, 2025

"Technocreep and the Politics of Things Not Seen"

Professor Neda Atanasoski, chair of the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, discusses her new co-edited book with KPFA's "Against the Grain."
The Chronicle of Higher Education August 29, 2025

They’re Killing the Humanities On Purpose

Eric Adler, professor and chair of classics, writes an op-ed for The Chronicle of Higher Education.
CBS Saturday Morning July 28, 2025

A Visit to Where President Franklin D. Roosevelt Made the Historic Decision to Seek a Third Term

CBS Saturday Morning interviews Senior Lecturer of History Robert Chiles.

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Department Of English Commencement Speaker Featured In The Washington Post

May 21, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The Department of English's commencement speaker Jamie Lee gave an honest speech about the moment she became satisfied with her choice of study.

2013 Undergraduate Studies Program Teaching Award

May 21, 2013 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

American Studies Assistant Professor Christina Hanhardt receives the Undergraduate Studies Program Teaching Award.

Department Of History Relay Team Takes First Place In Terrapin Triathlon

May 20, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Congratulations goes out to the Department of History for their first place win at the Terrapin Triathlon relay race!

2013 Ethnic Minority Achievement Awards

May 20, 2013 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, History

History Professor Lisa Mar and the Department of American Studies accept 2013 Ethnic Minority Achievement Awards presented by the President's Commission on Ethnic Minority Issues.

Department Of American Studies Receives 2013 Ethnic Minority Achievement Award

May 20, 2013 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The President's Commission on Ethnic Minority Issues presents the Department of American Studies with the 2013 Outstanding Instructional Unit Award.

2013-2014 Graduate All-S.T.A.R. Fellowship Recipients

May 16, 2013 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, Philosophy

ARHU graduate students receive prestigious Graduate All-S.T.A.R. Fellowship.

History Professor Receives President’S Commission On Ethnic Minority Issues Award

May 15, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Professor Lisa Mar accepts 2013 Faculty Minority Achievement Award.