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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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ARHU Announces Call For Faculty, Staff And Student Service Award Nomination

April 02, 2010 College of Arts and Humanities

The dean has announced the call for 2010 ARHU Service Award nominations

Arhu Hosts Annual College Forum With Provost And Dean (Thursday, April 8)

March 25, 2010 College of Arts and Humanities

The ARHU Collegiate Council welcomes faculty, staff, and students to the Annual College Forum on Thursday, April 8, 1-3 p.m., in 1100 Tawes Hall.

Longtime Arhu Benefactor, Robert H. Smith, Passes At 81

January 04, 2010 Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

It Is My Sad Duty To Inform You That Robert H. Smith, Longtime Benefactor For The College Of Arts And Humanities And The University Of Maryland, Died Suddenly On Tuesday, December 29, 2009. He Was 81.  mr. Smith And His Family’s Contributions...

Longtime Arhu Benefactor, Robert H. Smith, Passes At 81

January 04, 2010 College of Arts and Humanities, Art History and Archaeology, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

It is my sad duty to inform you that Robert H. Smith, longtime benefactor for the College of Arts and Humanities and the University of Maryland, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. He was 81.  Mr. Smith and his family’s contributions...

New Arhu “I” Series Courses

October 30, 2009 College of Arts and Humanities, English, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, School of Music

Available spring 2010, the University of Maryland will pilot the new “I” Series courses as part of the General Education program.
http://www.air.umd.edu/index.html

ARHU Announces 2009-2010 Artists-In-Residence

October 14, 2009 College of Arts and Humanities, Art, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 14th, 2009Contacts: Nicky Everette, 301-405-6714 or meve@umd.edu The College of Arts and Humanities is pleased to announce the following 2009-2010 Artists-in-Residence:

Former Political Adviser To Late Israel Prime Minister Rabin Tapped To Lead New Institute For Israel Studies At The University Of Maryland

September 30, 2009 College of Arts and Humanities, Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 30, 2009Contacts: Nicky Everette, 301-405-6714 or meve@umd.edu

2009 State Of The College Address

September 17, 2009 College of Arts and Humanities

REMARKS BY DEAN HARRIS TO ARHU FACULTY & STAFF

Message From The Dean: H1N1 Emergency Preparedness For Arhu Faculty And Staff

September 15, 2009 College of Arts and Humanities

As you all may know, the UM campus is preparing for the possible widespread outbreak of the H1N1 flu. The very nature of this situation is very unpredictable so we plan to monitor it closely and communicate appropriately.

Arhu Welcomes New Outstanding Faculty

September 14, 2009 College of Arts and Humanities

The University of Maryland College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty appointments to begin during the 2009-2010 academic year