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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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WIP News from Randy Ontiveros

January 30, 2023 English

Professor Randy Ontiveros shares news of his current Work in Progress

Maryland Today

UMD Announces Independent Scholarship, Research and Creativity Award Recipients

January 27, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, English, School of Music, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, History, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

Program supports faculty projects with grants.

News from Comparative Literature Alumnus Stephen Rojcewicz

January 12, 2023 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Alumnus Stephen Rojcewicz shares news of his recent publications, book launch, and service!

UMD English at MLA 2023

January 03, 2023 English

University of Maryland faculty and graduate students will present recent research on a variety of topics at the Modern Language Association’s annual meeting from January 5-8, 2023

Katherine Joshi's Short Story 'Burning' is Published in The Raleigh Review

December 23, 2022 English

"Burning" is one of six fiction contributions to the new issue!

The American Library in Paris

City of Incurable Women Shortlisted for the 2022 American Library in Paris Book Award

December 23, 2022 English

Maud Casey's 'City of Incurable Women' continues to impress!

Gerard Holmes Publishes New Work on Emily Dickinson

December 19, 2022 English

Birdsong, nature, and music in Emily Dickinson’s poetry are explored in Gerard Holmes’ multiple new publications and service activities

Guernica

Andrew McKenzie Howard's Essay 'Gun Person' is Published in Guernica Magazine

December 12, 2022 English

"The walls in our classrooms are so thin. This training has not trained us. The lesson I take away is that I’m not ready."

Recent Publications by Vincent Carretta

December 01, 2022 English

Emeritus Professor Vincent Carretta share his recent honors and publications

Faculty News: Robert Levine

November 30, 2022 English

Distinguished University Professor Robert Levine shares his fall news!