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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.

February 03, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Step Into NarraSpace: UMD’s Hub for Immersive Storytelling and Inclusive Scholarship

With VR headsets and tactile tools, UMD's new lab is redefining what scholarship can look—and feel—like.
December 02, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Anti-Ableist Resources Coming to English Classrooms

The Disability Resource and Technology Hub provides support to faculty and students.
October 21, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Exploring Stanley Plumly’s World: New Digital Archive Offers Insight into Beloved Poet’s Life and Work

Curated by English Professor Joshua Weiner, the archive commemorates the late professor and founder of the M.F.A. in creative writing program at UMD.
October 14, 2024 English, History, Russian, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

2024-2025 Maya Brin Resident Maxim Osipov

The Maya Brin Residency Program is thrilled to announce the visit of Maxim Osipov.
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.
August 20, 2024 English

New Podcast Explores Past, Present and Future of Black Studies

John Drabinski and Ashley Newby’s “The Black Studies Podcast” is supported by a $100k grant from the Mellon Foundation. 
August 15, 2024 English

English Alum Marcella Wolfe ’86 on Supporting Arts and Humanities Education

Read our Q&A about her decision to plan a gift, her experience as an English major and her career following graduation.
May 30, 2024 English

Five Must-Read Summer Book Picks by Asian and Asian American Authors

AAPI Literature and Media Club Founder and President Julie Cha ’25 recommends top reads.
May 09, 2024 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.
Maryland Today February 14, 2025

‘Quantum Steampunk’ Creative Writing Course Explores the Science of Science Fiction

Physics, English faculty combine futuristic themes with Victorian-era aesthetics.
Baltimore Sun December 08, 2024

Music Can Lift the Spirits of a Struggling Nation

Professor of English Jason Rudy pens a guest feature in the Baltimore Sun.
The National Endowment for the Arts December 04, 2024

NEA Tech Check: Poet Lillian-Yvonne Bertram

The associate professor of English speaks to the NEA about AI and technology in their practice.

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A ‘Great’ Anniversary for a Classic American Novel

April 09, 2025 English

As ‘Gatsby’ turns 100, UMD expert outlines 5 reasons we keep reading.

A New Generation of Doctoral Scholars Goes Beyond the Page

April 07, 2025 American Studies, English, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

From video games to VR, ARHU doctoral students are expanding dissertation scholarship through digital and experimental work.

Maryland Today

7 Facts You Never Knew About Maryland

March 25, 2025 English

From Washington’s resignation to famous authors and firefighting innovations, learn more about the Old Line State.
Maryland Today

Renowned Crime Novelist Returns to the Scene

March 13, 2025 English, Jimenez-Porter Writers' House

At campus event, George Pelecanos ’80 discusses writing craft and UMD memories.
Maryland Today

Rediscovering the Big Screen

March 03, 2025 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, Cinema and Media Studies, English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Five-day festival brings restored cinematic gems to UMD.
Maryland Today

An Earful of Terp-Produced Podcasts

February 18, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English

ARHU podcasts featured in UMD round up.
Maryland Today

‘Quantum Steampunk’ Creative Writing Course Explores the Science of Science Fiction

February 14, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Physics, English faculty combine futuristic themes with Victorian-era aesthetics.

Step Into NarraSpace: UMD’s Hub for Immersive Storytelling and Inclusive Scholarship

February 03, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

With VR headsets and tactile tools, UMD's new lab is redefining what scholarship can look—and feel—like.
Maryland Today

10 Faculty Receive UMD Independent Scholarship, Research and Creativity Awards

January 29, 2025 Art, Communication, English, Philosophy

Grants to support individual projects in arts, AI, architecture and more.
Arts for All

Fall 2024 ArtsAMP Student Grants Announced

December 11, 2024 Art, College of Arts and Humanities, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Arts for All announces the recipients of the Fall 2024 ArtsAMP Student Grants.