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Newly Retired English Professor Michael Olmert Reflects on 40 Years at UMD

The British lit expert has been beloved by students for his generosity and mentorship.
June 09, 2026 English

Paule Marshall: A Conversation with Mary Helen Washington

Literary scholar Mary Helen Washington reflects on the life and legacy of Paule Marshall with Yale University Press.
May 12, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

English Student Gains Hands-On Experience With Rare Texts at Folger Shakespeare Library

Through hands-on work with scholars and rare materials, Jessica Reed ’26 is building experience for a career in library science.
May 06, 2026 Art, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, Honors Humanities, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Arts for All Announces Spring 2026 ArtsAMP Grants

Learn more about the 17 arts-based, interdisciplinary projects developed by faculty, students and student organizations.
May 03, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, English

15 Proposals for AI-Focused Courses Awarded New Grants

Funds administered by AIM to support classes in 10 colleges and schools across the university.
April 30, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

From Books to the Big Screen: How Alum Daniela Schrier Kafshi ’04 Crafts Stories That Matter

The filmmaker discusses her career path, creative work and how her degree in English shapes the way she crafts a story.
April 29, 2026 Arts for All, English

How Stories Can Help Us Face Climate Change

Doctoral student Rashi Maheshwari discusses why literature, art and community matter in an era of environmental crisis.
April 21, 2026 Art, Arts for All, English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music

Sadat Winners 'Celebrate Our Differences and Strengthen Community'

Student arts competition focused this year on democracy, civic responsibility.
April 02, 2026 English

Professional Writing Program Brings Real-World Clients into the Classroom

Business writing students create 19 articles through social media screening firm partnership.
February 23, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Professor Emerita Merle Collins Recovers Overlooked Life of Louise Little

Collins received the Barbara T. Christian Literary Award for “Ocean Stirrings.”
Yale University Press June 09, 2026

Paule Marshall: A Conversation with Mary Helen Washington

Literary scholar Mary Helen Washington reflects on the life and legacy of Paule Marshall with Yale University Press.
Maryland Today May 15, 2026

‘A Close Observer of Humankind’

Magazine editor and poet honored as University Medalist.
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.

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Douglass Center Announces 2025-26 Public Engagement Fellows

September 23, 2025 Art, Douglass Center, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Projects led by ARHU faculty and graduate students address issues of migration, community building and climate action

Senior Spotlight: Madeline Arcaro

September 22, 2025 English

Madeline Arcaro was awarded for her short story by the Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation.
Maryland Today

32 Faculty and Staff to be Honored at Convocation

September 18, 2025 English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Annual Awards Recognize Excellence in Service, Teaching, Research

Sarah Dammeyer Awarded Provost's Excellence Award for Professional Track Faculty

September 17, 2025 English

Embodying exemplary leadership, strategic thinking and passion for inclusive excellence, Senior Lecturer Sarah Dammeyer is a relentless advocate for fellow professional-track faculty, her own students and those across the university.

2024-25 Faculty Promotions

September 17, 2025 English

Congratulations to our professional track faculty on their promotions!
Maryland Today

Accolades: Faculty and Staff Awards and Honors

September 16, 2025 English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

ARHU faculty featured in roundup of recent accomplishments.
Maryland Today

‘The Baltimorons’ Brings the Charm, Thanks to 2 Terps

September 12, 2025 Arts for All, English, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Winner of SXSW film festival audience award now out in theaters.
Maryland Today

How Terps Spent the Summer Doing Good

September 10, 2025 English

From College Park to West Africa, UMD students, faculty and staff served communities.

Lillian-Yvonne Bertram on ‘Writing with Machines’

September 08, 2025 Arts for All, English

The poet and professor discusses computational poetics, the history of machine-made texts and their vision for UMD’s new Studio for Literary Technology.

Five English Students Benefit from Daniella Odutola Memorial Internship Fund

September 08, 2025 English

Scholarship honors late alum’s passion for literature and justice while empowering students to take on career-shaping internships.