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Five-Time Grammy Award Winner Angélique Kidjo: ‘We Have to Protect Hope’

At ARHU Dean’s Lecture Series, the musician discussed the power of expression, language and staying hopeful.

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College of Arts and Humanities

Prospective Student Event: Arts, Humanities & You

Join us October 28 to learn about our academic programs.

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History

History Professor Richard Bell Wins Prestigious George Washington Prize

Bell’s book recasts the American war for independence as a far-reaching international event.

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Philosophy

UMD Launches Bachelor’s Degree to Explore Human Dimensions of AI

New major aims to ethically advance AI tech, prepare students to address its societal impact.

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Whatever your interests and aspirations, ARHU is committed to providing the knowledge, skills and opportunities all our students need to write their own stories and chart their own paths.

"The openness and friendliness of the faculty and staff have been a major driving force in my success as a student and professional. Their willingness to provide resources has opened up exciting opportunities and given me a substantial launching pad for my professional development."

David T. Obajemu ’25, Immersive media design

“I love the community here. The university offers a ton of resources and opportunities to get involved, while the arts and humanities provide an intimate community to grow and learn alongside faculty and students. I feel supported and challenged by my professors and peers.”

Keegan Perry '27 Theatre; Women, gender, & sexuality studies

“I feel supported by my professors as I prepare for a future museum career in American art. I’m taking theories from class and applying them in the art galleries on campus and as a fellow at The Phillips Collection in D.C. In my roles, I give tours, help with outreach and research the collections.”

Trinitee Tatum '26 Art history; American studies

"I applied both of my majors and experienced diplomacy by interning at the Embassy of Mexico. Studying abroad in Barcelona gave me another opportunity to use my Spanish and deepen my cultural immersion. UMD has provided the skills, resources and experiences needed for my future career."

Aidan Lash ’27 Spanish; International relations

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Happening at ARHU

This week, we welcomed ARHU alumni back to campus for Access2Alumni, a career mentoring event connecting current students with alum working across industries like law, marketing, film, government, healthcare and more. Thank you to our alumni for sharing their experiences, advice and insights with the next generation of ARHU graduates! Missed this week’s event? There’s still time to join us for a virtual Access2Alumni session today (Nov. 4) at 5:00 p.m. Connect with alumni, ask questions and get advice as you explore your own career path. All UMD students, regardless of major or year, are welcome! Visit the events tab in our bio.
Are human rights dead? Or, were they ever alive? Join the Frederick Douglass Center for Leadership for the next Douglass Dialogues, a panel discussion exploring the contested realities of human dignity and the universality of human rights. Associate Professor Loretta Ross from Smith College will join Professor Karin Rosemblatt and Assistant Professor Ampson Hagan from the University of Maryland to examine human rights as a universal aspiration and political project, with respect to women and populations in the Global South. The conversation will be moderated by Assistant Professor of History Erin Mosely. 📅 Monday, November 16 🕛 12–12:30 p.m. 📍 McKeldin Library, Special Events Room 6137 Registration is required to attend. Please visit the event page through the link in our bio to register!
ARHU "Weekend Wins" Congratulations are in order for some of our brilliant doctoral students and alumni! Alisa Hardy, ‘25 Ph.D. communication, just won the National Communication Association’s 2026 Gerald R. Miller Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award for “Naming Breonna Taylor,” a look at how Black women’s memory is created and kept alive in digital spaces and city landscapes. She’s now an assistant professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. David S. Miller, ‘23 Ph.D. music education, earned the Council for Research in Music Education’s Outstanding Dissertation Award for his research on Maryland’s music teacher shortage. American studies Ph.D. candidates Hannah Brancato and Scherly Virgill were named 2026-27 Publicly Active Graduate Education Fellows by Imagining America, a national network for publicly engaged graduate students in the humanities, arts and design. They join a cohort of eight fellows from campuses across the country. And six more of our Ph.D. candidates are getting time to finish their dissertations as this year’s Ann G. Wylie Dissertation Fellows: Atiya Dorsey (theatre and performance studies), Jin Choi (communication), Alexander Dunphy (history), Joseph Gurrola (philosophy), Hannah Nolan (history) and Nan Zhong (art history). This is what arts and humanities research looks like: big questions, real-world impact. Congrats to all!

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