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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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Sydney Mitchell ’26 Reflects on Her Storytelling Journey at Maryland

May 20, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

From reading poetry on stage to researching the region’s jazz scene, the English major explored storytelling through writing, music and research.

Professional Writing Program Brings Real-World Clients into the Classroom

April 02, 2026 English

Business writing students create 19 articles through social media screening firm partnership.
Maryland Today

Faculty Honored With Independent Scholarship, Research and Creativity Awards

March 10, 2026 Arts for All, Communication, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music

7 ARHU faculty receive funding for projects spanning AI, literature, music and more.

Professor Emerita Merle Collins Recovers Overlooked Life of Louise Little

February 23, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Collins received the Barbara T. Christian Literary Award for “Ocean Stirrings.”
Maryland Today

The Highs and Lows of the New ‘Wuthering Heights’

February 17, 2026 English

UMD English professor ‘broods’ on movie’s interpretation of classic tale of romance and revenge.

11 English Students Selected for Competitive Penguin Random House Publishing Mentorship

January 23, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, English

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

How Professor John Drabinski Wrote Three Books at Once

December 05, 2025 English

How Black vernacular culture, Baldwin and the Atlantic world shape his latest scholarship.

ARHU Students Honored at Fall 2025 Dean's Scholars Awards Ceremony

November 19, 2025 American Studies, Arabic, Art, Art History and Archaeology, Cinema and Media Studies, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, French, History, Persian, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Spanish and Portuguese, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Outstanding students joined faculty, staff, family and friends for a celebration recognizing their academic excellence.

Maryland Today

Book Club Opens New Worlds for Incarcerated Women

November 11, 2025 English

UMD English professor co-leads volunteer program set to add graduate students following bequest.
Maryland Today

9 Halloween Costumes Inspired by Terps

October 29, 2025 Communication, English, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Don a demon hunter outfit, blast off like an astronaut, raise your fists, SVP style, and more