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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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English Alum Marcella Wolfe ’86 on Supporting Arts and Humanities Education

August 15, 2024 English

Read our Q&A about her decision to plan a gift, her experience as an English major and her career following graduation.

Art-Science Projects to Explore Quantum Creativity

July 25, 2024 Art, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Newly funded artistic collaborations seek to explain quantum concepts.

Inaugural Arts for All Fellows To Work Across Art, Tech, Science and Social Justice

June 13, 2024 Art, Arts for All, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The 10 faculty and 5 students come from units across campus and will work on projects that engage the public.

2024–25 ARHU Fulbright Recipients

June 05, 2024 Communication, English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Six ARHU alums and one student received the prestigious grant.

Five Must-Read Summer Book Picks by Asian and Asian American Authors

May 30, 2024 English

AAPI Literature and Media Club Founder and President Julie Cha ’25 recommends top reads.

English Senior Spotlight: Catherine Frisch

May 21, 2024 English

Catherine Frisch is an English major on the literary and cultural studies track with minors in creative writing and secondary education who is pursuing a career in book publishing.

English Senior Spotlight: Emma Behrens

May 20, 2024 English

Emma Behrens is an English and sociology double major who will be pursuing an M.Sc. in social science of the internet at the University of Oxford.

English Senior Spotlight: Ariel Parada

May 17, 2024 English

Ariel Parada is an English major and history minor who aspires to teach abroad and write.

English Senior Spotlight: Josephine Lee

May 16, 2024 English

Josephine Lee is an English major preparing for law school.

2024 Faculty and Student Awards

May 15, 2024 English

Congratulations to English faculty and students on their awards and accomplishments!