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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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NPR Marketplace Morning Report

Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center Isabella Alcañiz Featured on NPR

October 31, 2022 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Russia sparks a rise in grain prices.

Emily Eason Recognized for her Research

October 28, 2022 Honors Humanities

Eason's Honors Humanities Keystone research put on display by the city of Gaithersburg.

FYB Author Favianna Rodriguez Interviewed by Honors Humanities Freshman Class

October 28, 2022 Honors Humanities

Climate artist, author, and activist Favianna Rodriguez describes the 'Yes' depicted in her art.

On Deck to Teach

October 26, 2022 History

Senior history and education double major—and baseball aficionado—Christopher Roberts is eager to bring history to life for his students.

Maryland Today

School of Music Alum Wins Coveted MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’

October 24, 2022 School of Music

Jazz cellist and composer is known for improvisation, unexpected sounds.
What It Takes: The Mighty Sound of Maryland

What It Takes: The Mighty Sound of Maryland

October 21, 2022 School of Music, Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band, College of Arts and Humanities

Marching band members share secrets behind spectacular halftime shows.

ARHU Convocation Contest

October 17, 2022 College of Arts and Humanities

Enter for your chance to win a lunch with Dean Stephanie Shonekan.
Maryland Today

Expert on Health Inequities Elected to National Academy of Medicine

October 17, 2022 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Ruth Enid Zambrana becomes record 62nd UMD faculty member in National Academies.
Maryland Today

‘Unidos’ in Prince George’s County

October 14, 2022 Art

Undergrad leads Hispanic Heritage Month poster design.