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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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ARHU In The News

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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Call For Suggestions For 2012-2013 Dean'S Lecture Series

February 15, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities

What thinkers have inspired you? Make your suggestion for the next Dean's Lecture Series.

UMD Hits Milestone $900 Million Mark In Fundraising Campaign

January 25, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU exceeds UMD's goals in the Great Expectations fundraising campaign.

Proposal For New Film Major Underway

December 08, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU faculty members are putting the final touches on a proposal for an undergraduate film major. Rebecca Lurye

2011-2012 Scholarship Recipients

November 30, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

The College of Arts Humanities is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 Scholarship Recipients and Freshmen Scholars.

A Celebration Of 17Th & 18Th Century Maryland Food, Drink And Tavern Life

November 10, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, American Studies, English, History, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Associate Professor Sheri Parks, American Studies, discusses 17th and 18th century taverns.

College Civility Statement

October 26, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

A letter from the dean regarding the college's statement on civility.

Dream Act To Be Subject Of Divide In 2012 Referendum, Poll Suggests

October 20, 2011 History, College of Arts and Humanities, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, Center for Global Migration Studies

ARHU's DREAM Act Forum provided the opportunity for Marylanders to voice their questions about the act.By Maria-Pia Negro, The Sentinel

Dr. Dill New Humanities Dean College'S First African American Female

October 14, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU Dean Bonnie Thorton Dill's strength behind the friendly smile is highlighted in this profile. By Aline Barros

Press Release: Making Dc Sizzle: A Celebration Of Washington’S Creative Innovators

October 12, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, History

ARHU's Ira Berlin to be honored at the 2011 Distinguished Service to the Humanities Awards.October 13, 2011 ●   6:30 - 8:30pm   

ARHU Emeriti Granted

October 06, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, Art, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

UMD announces six new ARHU emeriti for 2010-2011 at Faculty and Staff Convocation.H. Eleanor Kerkham, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Tadeusz A. Lapinski, Department of Art