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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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WMAR

What is Hispanic Heritage Month?

September 15, 2022 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Isabella Alcañiz, associate professor and director of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, speaks to WMAR. 
Maryland Today

24 Faculty and Staff Members to Be Honored at Convocation

September 14, 2022 History

Awards recognize leadership, service and research achievements.
Maryland Today

From Bugs to Bronze Age, Nearly 300 Courses Get Creative Boost

September 12, 2022 Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities

$2.7M in new grants to support experiential learning.
The Diamondback

‘I Felt Heard’

September 12, 2022 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

NextNOW Fest’s Human Library offered space for difficult conversations.

Research Professor of History Julie Taddeo Discusses Queen Elizabeth II's Life and Legacy

September 09, 2022 History

A selection of Taddeo's recent media appearances.
Maryland Today

A New Place to ‘Stumble Upon’ Art

September 08, 2022 University of Maryland Art Gallery, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

ViTA space on campus showcases video art.

Breaking The M.O.L.D. Initiative Launches with In-Depth Discussion of Leadership in Academia

September 07, 2022 American Studies, English, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Communication

The initiative seeks to prepare underrepresented arts and humanities faculty for institutional leadership.
Maryland Today

10 Ways to Dive Into Fun and Creativity at NextNOW Fest

September 06, 2022 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, Art, University of Maryland Art Gallery

Annual UMD arts extravaganza returns with workshops, exhibitions, performances and a skate park.

Digital Skills ‘Break Through’ Across Disciplines

August 24, 2022 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Communication, Art, School of Music

92 students in 24 majors participate in tech program’s Summer Guild.

ARHU Summer Researchers Work on Recovering Democracy, Enslaved.org Projects

August 22, 2022 Communication, History

The Summer Research Opportunities Program encourages talented underrepresented undergraduates from across the country to pursue graduate study.