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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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New Majors in Departments of Art, Communication and Jewish Studies

October 31, 2020 Communication, Art, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

Four communication specializations and majors in immersive media design and ancient religions are among new offerings for ARHU students.
Maryland Today

This Halloween, Get Your Frightening Fix in a Flash

October 30, 2020 English

English professor contributes to new book of tiny narrative nightmares.
Maryland Today

Museum of language and literacy opens in DC

October 28, 2020 Linguistics

UMD faculty help shape, to collaborate with new D.C. nonprofit focused on impact of language.
Chicago Tribune

Freaking out about not knowing election results Tuesday? You’re not alone.

October 28, 2020 American Studies

Why patience is not an American virtue.

Arts and Humanities Colloquium: Scot Reese Discusses Racial "Battle Fatigue" in Black Theatre and Culture

October 27, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

ARHU professor's talk is part of a new series centering racism, equity and justice.

Classics Major Leads Way for More ASL Classes

October 22, 2020 Classics

Junior Zoe Singleton ’22 has a passion for accessibility and digital media.

2020 State of the College Address

October 20, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Watch the video of Virtual Convocation and read remarks by Dean Bonnie Thornton Dill.

ARHU 2019-20 Year in Review

October 20, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Learn about some of the college's highlights over the 2019-20 academic year.

ARHU Faculty Named Emeritus/Emerita

October 19, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

12 retired faculty members receive the prestigious title.

In a Virtual World, Students Get Personal with Visiting Artists

October 15, 2020 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Artists from Los Angeles to London are providing innovative learning opportunities for ARHU students.