How Tomatoes Became Part of Egypt’s Culinary Story
In her award-winning book “Nile Nightshade,” Assistant Professor of Arabic Anny Gaul traces the tomato’s path to Egypt and explores how it became central to home kitchens across the country.
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Art Exhibition Offers Intimate Look at Giant of Modern Chinese History
December 02, 2025Calligrapher, political reformer and higher ed activist helped overthrow Qing Dynasty in 1912.
Stories Beneath The Shell
UMD Archivist Shares New Book on D.C. Punk History, Fanzines
November 26, 2025By Aylin Aarhus University of Maryland Libraries invited archivist John Davis to discuss his new book documenting the history of the Washington, D.C., punk scene Thursday at McKeldin Library.
Our COMMunity Excelled at the National Communication Association Conference
November 25, 2025Congrats to all who presented research and won awards at NCA 2025!
Help Us Support Children's Hospital This Season
November 24, 2025The ARHU Staff Council is collecting new, unwrapped toys and comfort items for children of all ages.
The Diamondback
Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House Associate Director Dolapo Demuren Reflects on Winning 2025 Poetry Fellowship
November 24, 2025Associate director of the Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House, Dolapo Demuren, was awarded the 2025 Poetry Society of America Chapbook Fellowship this summer for his manuscript American Love Sonnets.
The Diamondback
The Clarice’s ‘Home’ is an Intimate Depiction of Community, Identity
November 21, 2025The University of Maryland’s theatre, dance and performance studies school debuted its version of Home, the Tony Award-winning play about self-discovery and community, at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center last Friday.
ARHU Students Honored at Fall 2025 Dean's Scholars Awards Ceremony
November 19, 2025Outstanding students joined faculty, staff, family and friends for a celebration recognizing their academic excellence.
At Douglass Center Talk, Influential Civil Rights Lawyer Urges Audience to ‘Reimagine Next Iteration of This Democracy’
November 13, 2025Sherrilyn Ifill argued the 14th Amendment provides a template to reimagine democracy
Maryland Today
Book Club Opens New Worlds for Incarcerated Women
November 11, 2025UMD English professor co-leads volunteer program set to add graduate students following bequest.
The Diamondback
The Clarice Hosts UMD Wind and Symphony Orchestras for Joint Concert
November 11, 2025The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center featured a joint performance of the University of Maryland Wind and Symphony Orchestras Friday night, featuring musical performances from both orchestras across four varying acts.