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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.
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.
The Diamondback October 15, 2024

Zine Club Relaunch Invites Students to Create, Connect Through Design

BookLab Zine Club featured in The Diamondback.
The Black Explosion October 03, 2024

Award-Winning Poet Ama Codjoe Inspires Young Writers at Writers Here and Now Event

The poet spoke with students at the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House.
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.

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Remembering Stanley Plumly, Former MD Poet Laureate

September 18, 2019 English

Memorial Service at UMD on September 21

April Fuller published in Folger Library's blog "The Collation"

September 13, 2019 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, English

April Fuller and Laurel Bassett's "Got Gout? Eighteenth-Century Global 'Remedies' in Mary Kettilby’s Receipt Book" has bee published by the Folger Library's The Collation.

Justin Thompson presents at Ecology and Religion in the Nineteenth Century conference

September 13, 2019 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, English

Justin Thompson will be presenting work at the Ecology and Religion in the Nineteenth Century virtual conference.

Remembering Virginia Beauchamp & Stanley Plumly

September 13, 2019 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, English

Memorial services for each Virginia Beauchamp and Stanley Plumly will take place this month.

Dr. Scott Trudell promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

September 13, 2019 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, English

Dr. Scott Trudell has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure.

Dr. David Simon promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

September 13, 2019 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, English

Dr. David Carroll Simon has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure.

Dr. Ralph Bauer promoted to Professor

September 13, 2019 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, English

Dr. Ralph Bauer has been promoted to the rank of Professor.

Dr. Tita Chico promoted to Professor

September 13, 2019 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, English

Dr. Tita Chico has been promoted to the rank of Professor.

Dr. Jessica Enoch promoted to Professor

September 13, 2019 English

Jessica Enoch has been promoted to the rank of Professor.

Dr. Gerard Passannante promoted to Full Professor

September 13, 2019 English

Dr. Gerard Passannante has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor.