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College of Arts and Humanities, English

Carey Cameron ’24 Plans Future in Media and Entertainment

The senior English major and creative writing minor has held multiple arts and culture roles in the D.C. region.
April 22, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Dylan Lewis Named to Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography

The prestigious fellowship is a capstone graduate career achievement for the English doctoral candidate.
April 15, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

English Professor Elizabeth Arnold Dies at 65

Arnold was a poet of national and international acclaim and a beloved teacher and colleague.
March 12, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Professor Lillian-Yvonne Bertram and Hoa Nguyen ’91 Receive Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants to Artists

They’re among four poets internationally to receive the award.
February 29, 2024 American Studies, English, Maryland Language Science Center

Three ARHU Faculty Win Do Good Innovator Awards

Perla M. Guerrero, Peter Mallios and Shevaun Lewis are among 57 staff and faculty from across campus who received the award.

February 13, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

M Pease ’22 Appointed to Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs

Pease is an alum of the Maryland General Assembly Program in the Department of English.
February 05, 2024 English

Ali Clingan ’25 Awarded 2023–24 Jack Godfrey Memorial Scholarship

Clingan is the fourth English major to win the scholarship since it was established in 2014.
December 01, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Lillian-Yvonne Bertram to Read From 'Negative Money'

The poet will share some of their computational poetry Dec. 6.
November 29, 2023 African American History, Culture and Digital Humanities, English

$1.4M Mellon Foundation Grant Expands Black Digital Humanities at UMD

Initiative fosters broad range of scholarly, creative and experimental work at all levels–undergrad to faculty.
November 08, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

UMD English Launches New Stanley Plumly Lecture Series in Creative Writing

The series honors the late Distinguished University Professor and state Poet Laureate.
Poetry Society of America April 26, 2024

"Wave House" by Professor Elizabeth Arnold Wins Poetry Society of America William Carlos Williams Award

Arnold's book of poetry was one of two winners of the award.
The New Yorker March 25, 2024

“Bitter Water Opera" in Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Alum Nicolette Polek MFA '19's new novel is featured in The New Yorker.
Education Week February 07, 2024

‘Why Doesn’t Everybody Want to Do This?': A New Teacher’s Midyear Reflection

Alum Saxon Brown '23 discusses being an English teacher in Education Week.

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English Senior Spotlight: Josephine Lee

May 16, 2024 English

Josephine Lee is an English major preparing for law school.

2024 Faculty and Student Awards

May 15, 2024 English

Congratulations to English faculty and students on their awards and accomplishments!

Outstanding ARHU Graduate Students Honored at Awards Reception

May 15, 2024 American Studies, Art History and Archaeology, Communication, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, School of Music

Congratulations to the 2024 graduate student awardees.

Carey Cameron ’24 Plans Future in Media and Entertainment

May 09, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The senior English major and creative writing minor has held multiple arts and culture roles in the D.C. region.
Poetry Society of America

"Wave House" by Professor Elizabeth Arnold Wins Poetry Society of America William Carlos Williams Award

April 26, 2024 English

Arnold's book of poetry was one of two winners of the award.

Kelsey Harkins ’25 Wins Dawn Marie Sisas Memorial Scholarship

April 25, 2024 English

The scholarship awards outstanding English majors who are graduates of Southern High School in Anne Arundel County.
Maryland Today

Student Works Awarded in Expanded Sadat Arts for Justice and Peace Program

April 24, 2024 Art, English, School of Music

Music, poetry added to competition; entries centered on freedom of speech.

Spring 2024 News & Updates

April 23, 2024 English

Read our Spring 2024 newsletter featuring news and accomplishments by faculty, students and staff.

Dylan Lewis Named to Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography

April 22, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The prestigious fellowship is a capstone graduate career achievement for the English doctoral candidate.

English Professor Elizabeth Arnold Dies at 65

April 15, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Arnold was a poet of national and international acclaim and a beloved teacher and colleague.