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Maryland Today

7 Fun Facts for Kermit’s 70th Birthday

May 09, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities

From creator Jim Henson’s UMD roots to a deep dive on ‘Bein’ Green,’ leap your way to froggy expertise.

WJLA

Associate Professor of History Analyzes the Historical Impact of Pope Leo XIV

May 08, 2025 History

Piotr Kosicki speaks to WJLA.

Tega Oghenechovwen Awarded Elizabeth George Foundation Grant

May 07, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The grant will support the creative writing M.F.A. student in finishing his upcoming collection of short stories.

How Matthew Kirschenbaum Sees AI’s Impact

May 05, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The Distinguished University Professor of English is a leading voice on how AI is transforming the way we communicate, educate and govern.

Maryland Today

7 Proposals for AI-Focused Courses Awarded New Grants

May 05, 2025 Art, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Funds administered by AIM to support classes in arts and humanities, public health, behavioral and social sciences, and information science.

Maryland Today

Strengthening Communities, a Course at a Time

May 05, 2025 Art History and Archaeology, Communication

New program embedding civic learning in classes across campus reaches over 1,000 students.

ARHU Faculty Win 2025 Provost's Excellence Awards for Professional Track Faculty

May 02, 2025 Classics, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

They are honored for their exceptional teaching and service.

UMD English Moves Up in U.S. News Graduate Program Ranking

May 01, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The Department of English moved up from No. 32 to No. 26 among all graduate English programs and is No. 13 among public universities.

Maryland Today

The Production Behind the Production

May 01, 2025 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

TDPS student helps set the scenes for shows at The Clarice.

Why We Still Read Shakespeare

April 30, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Amanda Bailey, author of “Shakespeare on Consent,” on what the bard reveals about race, consent and power today.