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School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

How Tomatoes Became Part of Egypt’s Culinary Story

In her award-winning book “Nile Nightshade,” Assistant Professor of Arabic Anny Gaul traces the tomato’s path to Egypt and explores how it became central to home kitchens across the country.

Featured News

May 27, 2026 History, Linguistics

Richard Bell and Valentine Hacquard Named 2026 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

The faculty members have earned one of UMD’s highest honors for excellence in both scholarship and teaching.
May 20, 2026 American Studies

After a Life-Changing Accident, Brian Cooperman ’26 Found a New Path Through American Studies

The graduating senior focused his honors thesis on disability access and is planning for a future in advocacy law.
May 12, 2026 American Studies, Arts for All, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture

Digital Revival of a Displaced Community

New exhibit tells story of nearby Lakeland with help from UMD students and faculty.
May 04, 2026 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

What Can Science Fiction Teach Us About AI?

Alexis Lothian developed the 300-level course “Artificial Intelligence Otherwise” with support from a seed grant from the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland.
April 29, 2026 Arts for All, English

How Stories Can Help Us Face Climate Change

Doctoral student Rashi Maheshwari discusses why literature, art and community matter in an era of environmental crisis.
April 27, 2026 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

UMD President and Political Scientist Elected To American Academy Of Arts And Sciences

Darryll J. Pines, Janelle Wong to be inducted for educational leadership, study of Asian American experience.
April 06, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, Honors Humanities

A Moving Artistic Ode to Democracy

Street artist alum, current Terps collaborate on mural to motivate civic engagement.
April 06, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Heart of the Tiger: From UMD to Broadway and Back

Betsy Rosen ’06 reflects on her journey from her childhood puppetry influences to playing the fierce tiger Richard Parker in Broadway’s “Life of Pi.”

April 03, 2026 Philosophy

How a Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major Helped Shape a Policy Brief for Congress

Senior Liam Little ’26 has used the interdisciplinary PPE major to explore global issues, conduct research and gain hands-on experience in diplomacy and policy.

ARHU In The News

USA Today May 27, 2026

Here's Why People Are Booing College Commencement Speakers This Year

Fabrizio Cariani, professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, weighs in.
The Christian Science Monitor May 12, 2026

America at 250: A Declaration of Ideals Reset the World – and Still Resonates Today

Professor of History Richard Bell speaks to The Christian Science Monitor.
WBAL-TV April 29, 2026

Julie Taddeo, research professor of history, discusses King Charles III's address to Congress.

Taddeo appears in an interview with WBAL-TV.

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Maryland Today

Class Teaches Terps to Speak Up for Good

May 04, 2026 Communication

Students choose, pitch, vote for causes to support with mini Do Good grants.
Maryland Today

15 Proposals for AI-Focused Courses Awarded New Grants

May 03, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, English

Funds administered by AIM to support classes in 10 colleges and schools across the university.
Maryland Today

Onstage at The Clarice, a Storm Is Brewing

May 01, 2026 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Show blends music, film and theater in swamp-set production.

Three-time Grammy Award-Winning Artist Johnaye Kendrick Joins UMD as Director of Jazz Studies

April 30, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

The acclaimed vocalist said she will expand programming and deepen interdisciplinary collaboration across the University of Maryland.
Maryland Today

Musical Chairs—for Real

April 30, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities

UMD alum, instructor turns plastic seats into unique instruments.

From Books to the Big Screen: How Alum Daniela Schrier Kafshi ’04 Crafts Stories That Matter

April 30, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The filmmaker discusses her career path, creative work and how her degree in English shapes the way she crafts a story.

How Stories Can Help Us Face Climate Change

April 29, 2026 Arts for All, English

Doctoral student Rashi Maheshwari discusses why literature, art and community matter in an era of environmental crisis.
WBAL-TV

Julie Taddeo, research professor of history, discusses King Charles III's address to Congress.

April 29, 2026 History

Taddeo appears in an interview with WBAL-TV.

ARHU Accolades

April 29, 2026 Center for Global Migration Studies, Communication, History, Jimenez-Porter Writers' House, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

A roundup of recent faculty accomplishments

Assistant Professor Michael Lavery Wins ACLS Fellowship

April 28, 2026 Russian, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The Russian professor's project explores how Latin American fiction influenced and was reframed by Soviet culture