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College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

A New Spin on an Enduring Protest Album

ARHU dean’s new book examines messages of Fela Kuti.

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May 21, 2025 Art History and Archaeology

A Future in Conservation

At UMD, graduating senior Lylah Messinger restored a 2,500-year-old Etruscan vase. Now she’s headed to graduate school in London.

May 20, 2025 Communication

From Fan to Force in Sports Media

Graduating senior Connor Perkins leverages creativity, drive and a love of sports to carve his path in digital content creation.

May 05, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

How Matthew Kirschenbaum Sees AI’s Impact

The Distinguished University Professor of English is a leading voice on how AI is transforming the way we communicate, educate and govern.
April 26, 2025 Communication

Battling Misinformation in a Post-Pandemic World

Assistant Professor Becca Beets on the challenges of communicating about science.
April 25, 2025 Art History and Archaeology, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture

From Pilot Helmets to Plane Parts, Undergrad Preserves Aviation History in 3D

Intern at College Park Aviation Museum helps create digital experience for visitors.
April 18, 2025 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

‘Creative Captioning’ Takes the Stage at UMD

MFA student leads effort to expand accessibility for audience in ‘Hip Hop Anansi.’
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 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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.

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CBS Saturday Morning July 28, 2025

A Visit to Where President Franklin D. Roosevelt Made the Historic Decision to Seek a Third Term

CBS Saturday Morning interviews Senior Lecturer of History Robert Chiles.
WJLA May 08, 2025

Associate Professor of History Analyzes the Historical Impact of Pope Leo XIV

Piotr Kosicki speaks to WJLA.
The New York Times April 21, 2025

‘Conclave’ Offers a Glimpse Inside the Secretive Process of Choosing a Pope

Associate Professor of History Piotr H. Kosicki weighs in on the accuracy of the film.

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The New York Times

‘Conclave’ Offers a Glimpse Inside the Secretive Process of Choosing a Pope

April 21, 2025 History

Associate Professor of History Piotr H. Kosicki weighs in on the accuracy of the film.
Maryland Today

Take This Class! How Shopping Has Shaped U.S. History

April 18, 2025 History

‘Pocketbook Politics’ tells story of American consumerism.
Maryland Today

‘Creative Captioning’ Takes the Stage at UMD

April 18, 2025 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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

Dance Principal Lecturer Alvin Mayes Receives Board of Regents Faculty Award

April 17, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Mayes is recognized as a scholar, educator, mentor and leader in the local dance community and beyond.
Maryland Today

A Taste of Ethnographic Research

April 16, 2025 American Studies, History

In new course, students journey through foodways of Maryland’s immigrant populations.

The Art of Making Merry

April 11, 2025 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Go behind the scenes of the Maryland Opera Sudio’s production of “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”

Jared R. Rawlings Named Director of UMD’s School of Music

April 10, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

An esteemed music educator and scholar, Rawlings brings a visionary approach to leadership, learning and equity.
Maryland Today

A ‘Great’ Anniversary for a Classic American Novel

April 09, 2025 English

As ‘Gatsby’ turns 100, UMD expert outlines 5 reasons we keep reading.

A New Generation of Doctoral Scholars Goes Beyond the Page

April 07, 2025 American Studies, English, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

From video games to VR, ARHU doctoral students are expanding dissertation scholarship through digital and experimental work.

Cyberfeminism in the Age of TikTok

April 07, 2025 Communication

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