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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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2025 ArtsAMP Award Announcement

August 29, 2025 Art, Arts for All, Communication, English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Learn more about the faculty, graduate and undergraduate recipients and their projects.

NextNOW Fest 2025

August 29, 2025 Art, Arts for All, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Check out this year's lineup and schedule.

Seven ARHU Faculty Awarded 2025–26 Faculty-Student Research Awards

June 11, 2025 American Studies, Communication, English, History, Linguistics, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Faculty-led research explores diverse topics—from Indigenous queer history to climate narratives in Ghana—advancing scholarship and graduate research across the humanities.

Senior Spotlight: Lauren Spencer

May 22, 2025 English

Lauren Spencer is an English major and rhetoric minor who will be an operations analyst for Morgan Stanley.

Senior Spotlight: Ariel Hammerash

May 21, 2025 English

Ariel Hammerash is an English and French double major who plans to be a novelist and flight attendant for American Airlines.

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 ARHU Graduate Student Awards

May 21, 2025 American Studies, Art, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Congratulations to the 2025 graduate student awardees.

Senior Spotlight: Alexa Lesniak

May 20, 2025 English

Alexa Lesniak is an English major with minors in professional writing and creative writing who will be attending the Columbia Publishing Course in New York City.

Calling All Storytelling Terps!

May 20, 2025

UMD story slam invites pitches for competition with cash prizes.

Tega Oghenechovwen Awarded Elizabeth George Foundation Grant

May 07, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The grant will support the creative writing M.F.A. student in finishing his upcoming collection of short stories.