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College of Arts and Humanities, English

Sydney Mitchell ’26 Reflects on Her Storytelling Journey at Maryland

From reading poetry on stage to researching the region’s jazz scene, the English major explored storytelling through writing, music and research.
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.”
January 23, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

11 English Students Selected for Competitive Penguin Random House Publishing Mentorship

UMD students secured more than half of the available spots in the program.
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.
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.

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Megan Howell Named a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree

April 02, 2025 English

MFA alum selected by Deesha Philyaw as 5 Under 35 honoree.
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 Arts for All, 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 Arts for All, 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 Arts for All, 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, Arts for All, Communication, English, Philosophy

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

Fall 2024 ArtsAMP Student Grants Announced

December 19, 2024 Art, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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

Molding Tomorrow’s Civic Leaders—From Firsthand Experience

December 09, 2024 English

Maryland delegate teaches course on public service.