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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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UMD Alum Performs With His 11-Member Brass Ensemble This Sunday

November 19, 2021 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music

Trumpeter Nathan Clark ’13 and his ensemble, the Barclay Brass, work with students, stage lively performance during their residency with The Clarice.
Maryland Today

$3M Grant to Prepare Underrepresented Arts and Humanities Faculty for Institutional Leadership

November 18, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities, American Studies

Mellon Foundation funds partnership between UMD, UMBC, Morgan State.

Maryland Today

Family’s $2.5M Gifts to Provide Resources for Art and Education, New Outdoor Exhibition Space

November 16, 2021 Art

Clarvits’ gifts will fund innovation in the arts, support College of Education students.
Maryland Today

Researcher Studies What’s Behind Baby Talk

November 15, 2021 Linguistics

A new study by linguistics Professor Jeffrey Lidz shows children grasp syntax earlier than you might think.
The Diamondback

‘Hookman’ sells out in its debut at The Clarice

November 15, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Hookman premiered at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Saturday night to a sold-out crowd.

Cutting-Edge Technology Brings Slasher Comedy to Life

November 12, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

“Hookman” makes use of new technology to create an immersive experience at the intersection of theater and film.

English Department Launches ‘Committee for Antiracism, Accessibility, Respect, Equity, and Social Justice’

November 08, 2021 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Scheduling Coordinator Sarah Woldekidan discusses plans for revamped committee.
NBC4 Washington

UMD Gallery Honors a Pioneer in African American Art

November 08, 2021 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

News4’s Jummy Olabanji goes inside the David Driskell Center at the University of Maryland.

ARHU Announces New Bridge Scholarship

November 08, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

Scholarship will offer financial support to current, returning students and incoming transfer students.

A First (Master)Class Opportunity

November 05, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Doctoral student cellist chosen for Yo-Yo Ma instructional video.