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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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Update on Public Performances at The Clarice

March 12, 2020 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Performances cancelled March 11 through April 12, 2020.

Finding Art In Changing Environment

March 12, 2020 Art

Assistant professor communicates scientific findings in unique visual installations.
New York Times

When a Haircut Is More Than Just a Haircut

March 11, 2020 History

Black L.G.B.T. New Yorkers are using social media to find barbershops that double as safe spaces.

Marisa Parham Named Director of UMD’s African American History, Culture and Digital Humanities Initiative

March 06, 2020 African American History, Culture and Digital Humanities

Leading digital humanities scholar takes the helm of Mellon-funded initiative.
Maryland Today

Casting a Wide Net

March 05, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Terp-produced podcasts cover campus, culture, quantum and more.

Pressed for Change

March 04, 2020 English

Detroit artist Amos Kennedy unifies printmaking and social justice in UMD’s BookLab.

The Diamondback

Oscar-Winning 'Black Panther' Costume Designer Speaks About Her Journey at UMD Event

February 26, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Diamondback feature about Ruth E. Carter

The Diamondback

Review: ‘Noises Off’ Finds the Funny in Faulty Theatre

February 25, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The Diamondback reviews the classic comedy.

Dean’s Lecture Series: Ruth E. Carter

February 25, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Ruth E. Carter, whose career has spanned more than 35 years and 40 films, discusses how she uses costumes to tell stories about race, culture and politics.

College Park Community of Lakeland to Get New Digital Archive

February 24, 2020 Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

A National Endowment for the Humanities grant will enhance the ability of Lakeland residents to manage their cultural heritage.