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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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Maryland Today

‘We Build Beauty in the Midst of Sadness’

November 08, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Concert features musicians on campus and overseas to connect, reflect amid war.

UMD English Launches New Stanley Plumly Lecture Series in Creative Writing

November 08, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

The series honors the late Distinguished University Professor and state Poet Laureate.
The Diamondback

UMD Concert Promotes Hope, Unity After Surge of Violence in Israel and Palestine

November 07, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Diamondback features "Music and Community In Response to War."
Maryland Today

Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars Program Honors Top Students and Their Mentors

November 02, 2023 American Studies, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Program provides $1,500 UMD scholarships in K-12 teachers’ names.

Ravinia FestivalⓇ and the National Orchestral Institute + Festival Announce 2024 National Seminar Ravinia: Orchestras For All Partnership

November 01, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The 2024 partnership brings exciting opportunities for students participating in the second National Seminario Ravinia: Orchestras for All, a four-day event that fosters growth and learning in students while promoting music education.

Professor Helen Q. Huang Wins Prestigious Henry Award 2023 for Costume Design

October 31, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Huang designed costumes for the Denver production of “Quixote Nuevo.”
WTOP

Why Your Favorite Urban Legend is More than Just a Story

October 30, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

English Professor Michael Olmert explains why urban legends are so compelling.
Maryland Today

Mini-grants Available for Student Art Projects on Black Lives

October 26, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Proposals are due November 5.
Maryland Today

An Ambassador for UMD’s Performing Arts, Israel Studies

October 24, 2023 Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College of Arts and Humanities

Joseph Gildenhorn, benefactor, real estate developer, former diplomat, dies.

Marveling at Mushrooms: English Collaboration Showcases Fungi-themed Books, Talks, Arts and Crafts for All Ages

October 23, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

The event at Hyattsville Library took advantage of mushroom pop culture moment to engage community members.