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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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The Diamondback

‘Latin American Collage: Uncommon Perspectives’ Illuminates Latin Artists at UMD

October 27, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

A review of a School of Music student-led concert celebrating Latin American heritage through music.
Maryland Today

Letters of Hope and Familiarity

October 26, 2021 History

Alum’s new book highlights African Americans’ relationship to Lincoln.
Maryland Today

‘Exiled’ From the Stage

October 21, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Ph.D. Student’s Experimental Theater Project to Get Audiences Moving

D.M.A. Students Move Into Retirement Community

October 21, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Fifth class of student artists-in-residence make personal and musical connections at Collington, A Kendal Lifeplan Community.

ARHU Announces 2021–22 Dean's Colloquium Series on Race, Equity and Justice

October 18, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

The series of talks centers faculty expertise on issues of systemic racism, inequality and social justice.

A Symphony on the Streets

October 18, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Vijay Gupta, violin prodigy and social justice activist, to visit campus this week.

Maryland Today

Digging Into Digital Lit, Bit by Bit

October 14, 2021 English

English professor’s new book explores how modern-day literature is made, preserved and studied.
Stories Beneath the Shell

UMD Performances Exploring the Possibilities of Dance

October 14, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Two of the University of Maryland’s dance MFA students will be introducing new ways of dance during their in-person Fall MFA Dance Thesis Concert from Oct. 15-17.

Broadening the History of Science

October 12, 2021 History

The National Science Foundation awards history professor Karin Rosemblatt a $400,000 grant.

The Diamondback

UMD Student Music Groups Impress as they Return to In-Person Performances

October 11, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

UMSO and UMWO perform first in-person concerts since March 2020.