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College of Arts and Humanities

Mentorship, Boundaries, Vision: Black Women University Leaders Share Tips for the Next Generation

ARHU Dean Stephanie Shonekan and her trailblazing “sister scholars” share guidance and strategies to thrive in leadership.

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October 02, 2024 English

UMD Grad Jason Reynolds Awarded MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’

Popular author of YA, children’s books about kids of color to receive $800K.
September 30, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

In UMD Visit, Kermit Makes a Rainbow Connection With Terps

Famed frog (and his performer) talk with ARHU dean about Jim Henson ’60, Miss Piggy and life lessons from the Muppets.
September 25, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

‘Find Something Bigger Than Yourself’

Maryland First Lady and alum Dawn Moore shares priorities, passions in conversation at UMD.
September 17, 2024 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Honoring ‘Las Muertes’

Terps highlight how D.C.’s Salvadoran diaspora uses art to grapple with painful past in new documentary.
September 03, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, Douglass Center

Freedom Teaching: Douglass Center Connects Local Educators and UMD Professors to Share Tools

The Second Annual Summer Humanities Institute drew 60 area middle and high school educators to campus.
September 03, 2024 Art, Art History and Archaeology, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

NextNOW Fest 2024: Handpicked Highlights From Curators

Arts extravaganza to feature nearly 70 activities, performances, exhibitions.
August 29, 2024 Philosophy

John Horty Named Distinguished University Professor

The professor of philosophy was among the first to apply formal logic developed within artificial intelligence to address complex questions of moral reasoning.

August 07, 2024 History

Inside the Nooks of ‘The Bookshop’

In new book, history alum traces the long story of bookstores.
July 01, 2024 History

The Supreme Court Turns the President Into a King

Burke Chair of American Cultural and Intellectual History Holly Brewer writes for The New Republic.
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ARHU In The News

Stories Beneath the Shell October 16, 2024

University of Maryland Faculty and Students Collaborate to Increase Voter Participation

Stories Beneath the Shell highlights the VOTE (Fearlessly)! initiative.
The Diamondback October 15, 2024

Zine Club Relaunch Invites Students to Create, Connect Through Design

BookLab Zine Club featured in The Diamondback.
The Black Explosion October 03, 2024

Award-Winning Poet Ama Codjoe Inspires Young Writers at Writers Here and Now Event

The poet spoke with students at the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House.

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University Of Maryland Celebrates 18Th Annual Maryland Day

April 27, 2016 College of Arts and Humanities

Maryland Day is packed with exciting events in six learning neighborhoods across campus.

University Of Maryland Art Gallery Presents 2016 Mfa Thesis Exhibition

April 25, 2016 Art, University of Maryland Art Gallery, College of Arts and Humanities

An exhibition that marks the culmination of fine arts education and training in the University of Maryland Department of Art.

Umd Students Partner With Northwestern High School To Promote Social Change

April 24, 2016 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Students in English department's Writing for Change class work with ninth-graders to express "marginalized voices."
The Washington Post

In The Galleries: For Artist Foon Sham, It’S All About The Wood

April 22, 2016 Art, University of Maryland Art Gallery, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities

The Washington Post reviews Foon Sham's artwork and the "Manhua+ Manga" exhibition.

2016 Arhu Seniors, What'S Next?

April 19, 2016 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU is proud to recognize the achievements of some of our 2016 graduating seniors.

Professor Jorge Aguilar Mora Wins Prestigious Literary Award

April 18, 2016 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Professor Emeritus Jorge Aguilar Mora’s Most Recent Book Awarded Prestigious Xavier Villaurrutia Award

Minority Faculty Still Underrepresented On Maryland Campuses, Straining Professors And Students

April 17, 2016 College of Arts and Humanities

The number of black faculty members has declined at some Maryland colleges in the last 20 years.

2016-2017 Arhu Fulbright Recipients

April 14, 2016 College of Arts and Humanities

Stay tuned for continuous updates on the ARHU Fulbright awardees.

2016-2017 National Fellowships And Scholarships

April 13, 2016 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU students win national fellowships. Stay tuned for further updates as winners are announced!