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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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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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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AI May Ruin the University as We Know It

October 31, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

English Professor Matthew Kirschenbaum on AI and ed-tech in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Maryland Today

Take This Class! Spies, Assassins, Martyrs and Witches

October 30, 2024 History

History course delves into famous trials and why they continue to capture public interest.

Exploring French Art and Film: Brendan Berger’s ‘Life-Changing’ Year Abroad

October 29, 2024 Cinema and Media Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, French, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The senior French and film student took in art at renowned museums and attended the Cannes Film Festival.

Washington Post

The Hirshhorn is 50 Years Old. It Needed All of Them.

October 29, 2024 Art History and Archaeology

Professor of Contemporary Art History & Theory Joshua Shannon speaks to The Washington Post about the D.C. museum's history.
Maryland Today

At Home With a Continent’s Cultural Heritage

October 28, 2024 Art History and Archaeology

Alum’s book weaves together African design principles and contemporary decor.

HuMetricsHSS Initiative to Establish New Leadership Institute

October 24, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

The Values-Enacted Leadership Institute will work to train academic leaders to ‘put values into action.’
Maryland Today

How Effective Are Top Campaign Ads for Harris, Trump?

October 23, 2024 Communication

How effective are top campaign ads for Harris, Trump?

Exploring Stanley Plumly’s World: New Digital Archive Offers Insight into Beloved Poet’s Life and Work

October 21, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Curated by English Professor Joshua Weiner, the archive commemorates the late professor and founder of the M.F.A. in creative writing program at UMD.

ARHU 2023-24 Year in Review

October 16, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

This annual publication celebrates the remarkable achievements of our faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Stories Beneath the Shell

University of Maryland Faculty and Students Collaborate to Increase Voter Participation

October 16, 2024 Art

Stories Beneath the Shell highlights the VOTE (Fearlessly)! initiative.