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American Studies, History

A Taste of Ethnographic Research

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

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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.
March 04, 2025 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The Art of Feminist Thought

Exploring art and activism through the lens of feminist theory in a course from UMD’s Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

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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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Maryland Today

Sweet Center for Young Alum’s Baking Success

December 04, 2024 Communication

Social media following boosts stuffed-cookie business to national stage.
The National Endowment for the Arts

NEA Tech Check: Poet Lillian-Yvonne Bertram

December 04, 2024 English

The associate professor of English speaks to the NEA about AI and technology in their practice.
Baltimore Sun

BSO, UMD Help Afghan Refugees Reclaim Their Voices with Music: ‘It is Cathartic’

December 04, 2024 School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The program is co-organized by Sound Impact, The Clarice, UMD School of Music and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

New Exhibition at The Driskell Center Explores the Future of Black Art

December 03, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing our spring semester 2025 exhibition

Anti-Ableist Resources Coming to English Classrooms

December 02, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The Disability Resource and Technology Hub provides support to faculty and students.
Maryland Today

Mapping Capitalism from Tulips to Trade

December 02, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Driskell Center exhibition showcases noted Black artist Dewey Crumpler’s complex vision.

Op/ed: How to Teach About Race Head-on

November 21, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

In a fraught environment, many K-12 educators fear saying the wrong thing.
Maryland Today

Signs of Accessibility in Performing Arts

November 21, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

New TDPS director is school’s first deaf leader.
Maryland Today

Greek Myths Make Waves in UMD’s ‘Metamorphoses’

November 18, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

TDPS production brings gods, legends and a pool to the Kogod Theatre.