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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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2020-21 ARHU Fulbright Recipients

May 20, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Seven ARHU students and alumni receive the prestigious grant.

Mary Halvorson's #KeepCreatingUMD Improv

May 19, 2020 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College of Arts and Humanities

Mary Halvorson plays a special improv for the University of Maryland community.

Virtual Alma Mater

May 19, 2020 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

The UMD Chamber Singers perform a Virtual Alma Mater.

‘Scholar Activist’ Erica Puentes Martínez ’20 Named Undergrad Researcher Of The Year

May 19, 2020 American Studies

The double major has conducted research that ‘centers the voices and lives of marginalized people.’

Cleveland Page, Retired Piano Pedagogue, Dies at 86

May 19, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Professor Emeritus leaves a lasting legacy after 25 years at UMD.

Honors Humanities Alum Awarded For Leadership in Student Government

May 19, 2020 Honors Humanities, School of Music

Noah Eckman ’20, a chemical engineering major and music performance minor, received the William L. Thomas Student Government Association Award for his service.

Meet the Senior Marshals

May 19, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

35 class of 2020 students recognized for achievements.

University of Maryland Victory Song

May 18, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

A virtual Mighty Sound of Maryland!

Jeannette-Marie Lewis, flute: Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

May 16, 2020 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

A unique flute choir arrangement.

Mwenso & The Shakes: Stop Playing Dem Games

May 14, 2020 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College of Arts and Humanities

2019-20 Visiting Artist Michael Mwenso and his band have found a way to transcend social distancing through the release of their new video "Stop Playing Dem Games."