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Historian Alum Awarded MacArthur “Genius Grant"

Scholar of the 19th century’s agricultural and political economy will receive $800K.

September 23, 2026 Art History and Archaeology, Arts for All, History, University of Maryland Art Gallery

Crossing Disciplines to rethink the Presentation of Islamic Art

A partnership between UMD faculty in history and art history converges at an international conference connecting scholars, curators, artists and local communities.

September 09, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, ARHU2

NextNOW Fest 2026: Explore 7 Can’t-Miss Picks

Campus tradition expands to new spaces; features dozens of free activities, performances, exhibitions and more.

August 05, 2026 Art

Finding Meaning in Small Spaces

Studio art alum Marcie Wolf-Hubbard ’83 transforms memories into miniature works of art while helping others tell their own stories.

July 15, 2026 Art, Art History and Archaeology, Arts for All

Making Acquaintances Through Photographs

At the Stamp Gallery, a new, student-curated exhibition turns strangers in D.C. into main characters.

July 06, 2026 ARHU2, Arts for All, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, Digital Cultures & Creativity, English, Honors Humanities, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture , The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Fall 2026 Leadership Appointments

The College of Arts and Humanities announces new leadership appointments.

June 17, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, ARHU2

NOI Philharmonic to Make Carnegie Hall Debut

Orchestra of UMD’s National Orchestral Institute + Festival will perform under renowned conductor Marin Alsop.

June 17, 2026 ARHU2, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

New $10M Gift From Smith Family Expands Legacy at UMD

Longtime benefactors boost support of performing arts, business school.

May 29, 2026 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

How Tomatoes Became Part of Egypt’s Culinary Story

In her award-winning book “Nile Nightshade,” Assistant Professor of Arabic Anny Gaul traces the tomato’s path to Egypt and explores how it became central to home kitchens across the country.

May 27, 2026 History, Linguistics

Richard Bell and Valentine Hacquard Named 2026 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

The faculty members have earned one of UMD’s highest honors for excellence in both scholarship and teaching.

6 Times the Father’s Day Celebrations for a UMD Dad

Meet This Music Professor’s Half-Dozen Kids, All Terps

USA Today May 27, 2026

Here's Why People Are Booing College Commencement Speakers This Year

Fabrizio Cariani, professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, weighs in.

The Christian Science Monitor May 12, 2026

America at 250: A Declaration of Ideals Reset the World – and Still Resonates Today

Professor of History Richard Bell speaks to The Christian Science Monitor.

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Fall 2026 Leadership Appointments

July 06, 2026 ARHU2, Arts for All, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, Digital Cultures & Creativity, English, Honors Humanities, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture , The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The College of Arts and Humanities announces new leadership appointments.

7 New Books by Terps to Read This Summer

July 01, 2026 English

Buzzy titles Include thrillers, romances and a memoir.

New $10M Gift From Smith Family Expands Legacy at UMD

June 17, 2026 ARHU2, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Longtime benefactors boost support of performing arts, business school.

NOI Philharmonic to Make Carnegie Hall Debut

June 17, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, ARHU2

Orchestra of UMD’s National Orchestral Institute + Festival will perform under renowned conductor Marin Alsop.

6 Times the Father’s Day Celebrations for a UMD Dad

June 17, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Meet This Music Professor’s Half-Dozen Kids, All Terps

Faculty Author of Book on Tomato’s History in Egypt Wins James Beard Media Award

June 16, 2026 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Associate Professor of Arabic Anny Gaul is the author of “Nile Nightshade: An Egyptian Culinary History of the Tomato.”

UMD to Launch 2 Bachelor’s Degrees to Explore Technical, Human Dimensions of AI

June 16, 2026 ARHU2, College of Arts and Humanities, Philosophy, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

New majors aim to ethically advance AI tech, prepare students to address its societal impact.

Teaching Dissent: Summer Humanities Institute Returns to UMD

June 10, 2026 American Studies, Douglass Center

The daylong program is designed for teachers, scholars and community leaders.

Bits & Bites: Maryland writers nominated for James Beard Awards

June 10, 2026 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Associate Professor of Arabic Anny Gaul featured in the Baltimore Sun.