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Stanley Plumly, Acclaimed Poet and UMD Professor, Dies at 79
April 17, 2019An inspiring teacher, his poems and nonfiction were celebrated for their honesty and elegance.
The Sentinel
'Street Scene' spurs discussion of stylistic genres, immigration
April 17, 2019This production, on stage now at the The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland at College Park, is the work of three pivotal artists in their fields: poet Langston Hughes, playwright Elmer Rice and composer Kurt Weill.
The Scale of Everything
April 15, 2019UMD English professor named Guggenheim and American Council of Learned Societies fellow.
DC Metro - Theater Arts
When BSO’s OrchKids Show Up, Good Things Happen.
April 15, 2019The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's OrchKids program offers direction through music.
“Wild” Woman
April 12, 2019New film based on professor’s work re-envisions Emily Dickinson’s life.
The Diamondback
Orange is the New Black Actress Talks Immigration, Forgiveness at Social Justice Day
April 12, 2019Diane Guerrero, most known for her role on the Netflix show Orange is the New Black, was the keynote speaker for the University of Maryland’s third annual Social Justice Day, coordinated this year by the arts and humanities college, the education college.
A Balancing Actress
April 11, 2019"Orange Is the New Black” co-star/immigration activist speaks as part of Social Justice Day.
Scenes of Social Change
April 10, 2019Classic American opera explores contemporary social issues.
UMD Social Justice Day 2019 Awards
April 10, 2019Inaugural awards recognize campus social justice initiatives.