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Potshots, Shock and Slick AI vs. Slop: An Election Advertising Year Like No Other

Voters bombarded by the largest ad spend in history should be skeptical of campaign spots, UMD experts warn.

Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

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.

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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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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The research and creative works of our faculty, students and alumni are setting the agenda for transformative dialogue about the value of the arts and the humanities in the world today.

Communication

Faith Otchere Ph.D. ’25 Discusses her ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship

Otchere is working at the Rhode Island nonprofit Sojourner House.

The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Indigenous Artifacts Return to Communities, Digitally

Working with the Piscataway Conoy Tribe and the Smithsonian, a UMD team uses 3D scanning to create replicas for teaching and cultural preservation.

Arts for All, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Uncanny Science Meets Creativity

Artist in residence leads a new class exploring art at the frontiers of quantum physics.

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UMD Team Aims to Make Live Music Accessible Through Touch

With a new $150K grant, an interdisciplinary team will develop wearable technology that allows Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences to experience music in new ways.