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School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

‘Creative Captioning’ Takes the Stage at UMD

MFA student leads effort to expand accessibility for audience in ‘Hip Hop Anansi.’

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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 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.

April 07, 2025 Communication

Cyberfeminism in the Age of TikTok

Associate Professor of Communication Sahar Khamis on how the social media platform has fueled feminist activism around the world.

April 01, 2025 Art, Arts for All, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

A ‘Wave’ of New Understanding About Earth’s Oceans and Atmosphere

Faculty, students collaborate with NASA on interactive installation at Kennedy Center.
March 27, 2025 Linguistics

Linguistics Professor Jeffrey Lidz Named AAAS Fellow

Honor recognizes his distinguished contributions to linguistics and language science.
March 13, 2025 English, Jimenez-Porter Writers' House

Renowned Crime Novelist Returns to the Scene

At campus event, George Pelecanos ’80 discusses writing craft and UMD memories.
March 10, 2025 Cinema and Media Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, Italian, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

‘Cinephile heaven’: Il Cinema Ritrovato honors film legend Marlene Dietrich

This year’s festival stop at UMD hosted a day commemorating German-American actress Marlene Dietrich and her unforgettable contributions to cinema.
March 04, 2025 Communication

Dialogue for Reproductive Justice through Art, Play and Pupusas!

New research by communication professor Carina Zelaya aims to improve sexual and reproductive health communication among Latinx families.
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The Times April 02, 2025

Is Trump Reviving an Imperial Presidency?

Burke Chair of American Cultural and Intellectual History Holly Brewer quoted in The Times about the shift toward an imperial presidency in the U.S.

Come on, Feel (and Make) the Noise March 28, 2025

Come on, Feel (and Make) the Noise

Come on, Feel (and Make) the Noise
NPR March 26, 2025

"Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan” Receives an Honorable Mention from the Gracie Awards

Hosted by Dean Stephanie Shonekan, the podcast analyzes songs and their covers.

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Crystal Davis is ‘Biased About Bias’

November 17, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The associate professor of dance says that transparency around bias will ultimately create more welcoming and inclusive dance classrooms.
Maryland Today

'The Crown' Says Cheerio

November 16, 2023 History

UMD expert on British television reflects on the series’ treatment of the royals.

‘A Bicycle Country’ delivers a surreal depiction of immigration at Clarice

November 16, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The Diamondback features "A Bicycle Country."

A Tuneful Alternative to Beep-Beep-Beep

November 15, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

UMD Professor and student bring sing-alongs to children in hospital
Maryland Today

Accolades: Faculty and Staff Awards and Honors

November 15, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities

A roundup of recent accomplishments.

A Gift of Beauty Runs through ‘A Bicycle Country’ by Nilo Cruz at UMD

November 13, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The play takes place in Cuba at a time of deprivation, but director Fatima Quander makes sure that beauty and comfort share center stage.

David Obajemu ’25 Aspires to Bring Social Change Through Storytelling

November 13, 2023 Art

The immersive media designer says technologies like AR and VR have the potential to create empathy, understanding.

Maryland Today

An Enduring Call to Serve

November 10, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Military experiences shape Terp veterans’ work at UMD.
Maryland Today

Trampoline Gymnast Jumps to the Top

November 09, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Humanities, Russian

Undergrad heads to world championships with Olympic berth on the line.
Maryland Today

A Dramatic Step Forward in Robotics

November 09, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Art

Human body becomes robot playground in project funded by Arts for All initiative.