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How a Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major Helped Shape a Policy Brief for Congress

Senior Liam Little ’26 has used the interdisciplinary PPE major to explore global issues, conduct research and gain hands-on experience in diplomacy and policy.

American Studies, Art, Art History and Archaeology, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, History, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

2026 ARHU Commencement: Undergraduate Ceremony

We look forward to celebrating the important milestone of commencement with our graduates, their families and friends and our faculty and staff.

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

Heart of the Tiger: From UMD to Broadway and Back

Betsy Rosen ’06 reflects on her journey from her childhood puppetry influences to playing the fierce tiger Richard Parker in Broadway’s “Life of Pi.”

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With a combined total of more than 70 majors, minors and certificates, we encourage you to explore and discover your passion!

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American Studies (B.A.)

Arabic Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Chinese (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

French Language and Literature (B.A.)

German Studies (B.A.)

Global Culture and Thought (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Immersive Media Design (B.A.)

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Japanese (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Persian Studies (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (B.A.)

Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)

Romance Languages (B.A.)

Russian Language and Literature (B.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Theatre (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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The college provides boundless opportunities for scholarly exploration and practical experience across nearly 40 graduate programs.

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American Studies (M.A.)

American Studies (Ph.D.)

Art (Studio Art) (M.F.A.)

Art History and Archaeology (M.A.)

Art History and Archaeology (Ph.D.)

Classics (M.A.)

Communication (M.A.)

Communication (Ph.D.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (M.F.A.)

Design (M.F.A.)

Dual-Degree M.A. Historic Preservation and American Studies

English (M.A.)

English (Ph.D.)

French Language & Literature (M.A.)

French Language & Literature (Ph.D.)

German Studies (M.A.)

German Studies (Ph.D)

History (M.A.)

History (Ph.D.)

Jewish Studies (M.A.)

Linguistics (Ph.D.)

Music (D.M.A.)

Music (M.A.)

Music (M.M.)

Music (Ph.D.)

Persian (M.P.S.)

Philosophy (M.A.)

Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)

Second Language Acquisition (Ph.D.)

Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (M.A.)

Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (Ph.D.)

Theatre and Performance Studies (M.A.)

Theatre and Performance Studies (Ph.D.)

Women's Studies (Ph.D.)
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Our students bring leadership, public speaking, communication and cultural competency skills to many fields, including public and private K-12 schools, education-focused non-profit organizations, government agencies and within higher education. Seek out internships, student teaching and volunteer opportunities with children to further develop and document your skills. Teaching certification to teach in K-12 public schools can be obtained through a double major in the College of Education.
Arabic Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Chinese (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

French Language and Literature (B.A.)

German Studies (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Japanese (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Persian Studies (B.A.)

Romance Languages (B.A.)

Russian Language and Literature (B.A.)

Second Language Acquisition

Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Theatre (B.A.)
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Arts/Design
Our students bring creativity and an eye for design to many industries, including design firms, non-profit organizations, educational and government institutions. Coursework in studio art, communication, illustration, graphic design and digital media can prepare you well. Building a portfolio of your work is critical for success. Seek out internships and volunteer opportunities on and off campus to further develop and document your skills.
American Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

Immersive Media Design (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Theatre (B.A.)
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Communication/PR
Our students bring strong written and oral communication skills to many fields, including PR firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, media organizations and more. Coursework in communication theories, digital media and graphic design can prepare you well to enter these growing industries. Building a strong resume is critical for success. Seek out internships on and off campus to further develop and document your skills.
American Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)
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Consulting
Our students bring strong problem solving, teamwork and analytical thinking skills to many fields, including management consulting firms as well as niche/boutique firms that may specialize in healthcare, human resources, education, IT and more. Building a strong resume is critical for success. Seek out internships to further develop and document your skills. Hiring for consulting internships and jobs typically happens predominately in the fall semester.
American Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Entertainment
Our students bring creativity, writing, editing, digital media and communication skills to this broad field, which includes opportunities in film, print, radio and television. Build your resume with multiple internship experiences. A digital portfolio and/or video reel may be necessary for certain positions.
American Studies (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

Immersive Media Design (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Persian Studies (B.A.)

Theatre (B.A.)
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Environment
Our students bring writing, communication and research skills to many fields, including government agencies, non-profit organizations and through sustainability programs in the private sector. Build your resume with multiple internship and volunteer experiences on and off campus. Additional coursework or a double major in environmental science or policy could strengthen your background.
American Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Financial
Our students bring research, communication and teamwork skills to many fields, including banks, insurance companies, government agencies and more. Build your resume with multiple internships. Additional coursework, a minor or double major in business or economics could strengthen your background.
History (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)
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Government
Our students bring strategic planning, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills to this broad field, which includes opportunities at the local, state and federal levels. Additional coursework in government or a future graduate degree in public administration or public policy could strengthen your background. Build your resume with multiple internships.
Arabic Studies (B.A.)

Chinese (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

French Language and Literature (B.A.)

German Studies (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Japanese (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)

Romance Languages (B.A.)

Russian Language and Literature (B.A.)

Second Language Acquisition

Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Healthcare
Our students bring communication, problem solving, critical thinking skills and a humanist perspective to this broad field, which includes opportunities to work directly with patients or in management/administrative positions. Additional coursework or a future graduate degree in a health-related field could strengthen your background. Build your resume with multiple internships and volunteer opportunities, particularly if seeking future patient-centered positions.
American Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

Immersive Media Design (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Hospitality
Our students bring problem solving, organizational and communication skills to many fields, including hotels, restaurants, sports teams, entertainment venues and more. Build your resume with multiple internships on and off campus. Additional coursework related to event planning or business could strengthen your background.
American Studies (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Persian Studies (B.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Theatre (B.A.)
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Human Resources
Our students bring interpersonal communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills to this complex field, which can encompass recruiting, learning and development, training, compensation and more. Build your resume with multiple internships. Additional coursework to business or a future certificate or graduate degree in human resources can strengthen your background.
American Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Law
Our students bring strong writing, research and analytical skills to many fields, including law firms, private companies and with government agencies. Maintain a strong GPA if headed to law school and seek out the services of the pre-law advising office on campus. Some students choose to work as paralegals after graduation, a position that requires a bachelor’s degree.
American Studies (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Libraries/Museums
Our students bring research, customer service, organizational and communication skills to these fields, which offer positions ranging from curator to archivist and librarian, among others. Most positions with a library and many in a museum will require a graduate degree. Strengthen your resume through internships and volunteer work in a museum or library setting.
American Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
Management
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Management
Our students bring leadership, strategic planning and communication skills to this field. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in business can strengthen your background. Some graduates will go on to pursue an MBA after graduation. Add to your resume with multiple internships. Management training programs with companies can be a nice pipeline into the field. Recruiting for internships and full-time positions often happens predominately in the fall semester.
American Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Marketing/Sales
Our students bring creativity, teamwork, communication and digital media skills to these broad fields, which can encompass market research, advertising, brand management, public relations, sales and more. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in business or communication can strengthen your background. Add to your resume with multiple internships.
American Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)
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Media
Our students bring communication, digital media, writing and editing skills to many fields, including media companies of all sizes, as well as in media relations positions with government agencies, sports teams, healthcare organizations, schools and more. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in communication can strengthen your background. Add to your resume with multiple internships.
American Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)
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Non-Profit
Our students bring compassion, communication, creativity, writing and language skills to non-profit organizations of all sizes and missions. Enhance your resume through internships and volunteer work on and off campus, especially with the populations you hope to one day serve. Specific skills in grant writing and fundraising may make you even more competitive.
American Studies (B.A.)

Arabic Studies (B.A.)

Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Chinese (B.A.)

Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Dance (B.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

French Language and Literature (B.A.)

German Studies (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Japanese (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Music (B.M.)

Music Education (B.M.E.)

Persian Studies (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)

Romance Languages (B.A.)

Russian Language and Literature (B.A.)

Second Language Acquisition

Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Public Policy
Our students bring writing, public speaking, research, analytical thinking and language skills to this field, which can encompass education, environmental, health, international development and non-profit policy, among others. Enhance your resume through multiple internships. A future graduate degree in public policy may make you the most competitive. Some professionals also seek law degrees.
American Studies (B.A.)

Arabic Studies (B.A.)

Chinese (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

French Language and Literature (B.A.)

German Studies (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Japanese (B.A.)

Jewish Studies (B.A.)

Linguistics (B.A.)

Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)

Romance Languages (B.A.)

Russian Language and Literature (B.A.)

Second Language Acquisition

Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)

Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Research
Our students bring writing, research, teamwork and curiosity to many fields, including think tanks, local, state and federal government agencies and within higher education. Enhance your resume through internships and research with faculty members. Additional coursework involving quantitative data analysis may be helpful for some positions. A future graduate degree in your field of interest may make you the most competitive.
Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
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Our students bring writing, research and communication skills to many fields, including government agencies, contractors, media and more . There is a need in the sciences for professionals who can clearly and concisely explain scientific terms and processes. Enhance your resume through internships. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in the sciences and/or technical writing may be helpful for some positions.
Classical Languages and Literatures (B.A.)

Communication (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)

Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

English Language and Literature (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

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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.

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"In ARHU, you’re learning about how people interact with the world and each other. My goal is to build things that people are going to use. Just technology knowledge can only go so far. You have to understand how people are going to use them to be truly successful."

Ozzie Fallick '14, Software Engineer, Google

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"Cross-cultural communication is one of the most important skills that I learned at ARHU, and I use it to engage and inform the community in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean about our events, exchanges and any other information that supports our key policy priorities in the region. ARHU gave me the tools to understand why in diplomacy, it’s as much about what you say as how you say it."

Krystle Norman '08, Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State

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"I had always loved art, but I never knew you could make a career out of it until I studied abroad in Rome. There, I took a full course load of art courses and learned all about the factors of being an art professional. It was life-changing. Now I feel lucky that I’m doing something that I’m so passionate about."

Laura Sheridan Raiffe '09, Regional Account Manager, Christie's Fine Arts

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"One of the most important things I got out of my ARHU experience is my ability to parse arguments, think critically and see multiple sides of an issue. Being in law school, it’s important to do that—it’s a skill I use every day. Not a class goes by, not a case gets read that this skill doesn’t come into play."

AJ Clayborne '13, Student, Harvard Law School

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Old Painting, New Setting

Recent acquisition is UMD Art Gallery’s first Old Master painting.

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UMD Launches Master’s Program in Dance Education with Teacher Certification

The program offers a clear pathway into full-time, salaried teaching positions.

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Wrestler trains with men while dominating women in independent tournaments.

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A Human-Centered Approach to AI

In the College of Arts and Humanities, students are exploring artificial intelligence not just as a technology, but as a force shaping human life.

Arts for All, Roshan Institute for Persian Studies, School of Music

UMD Professor’s Poem Becomes Play-Opera About Women in Prison

Inspired by real accounts, “For Women Serving Time” opens March 20 at Dupont Underground.

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ARHU Scholar Looks to Indonesia for AI Lessons

Communication lecturer Lamia Zia received a Council on Foreign Relations fellowship to support the new project.

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March 30, 2026 Exhibitions and Performances, Feature, Research and Scholarly Work

From Page to Stage: Ukrainian Opera Rediscovered with Help of UMD Professor Presented at The Clarice

March 27, 2026 Announcement, Research and Scholarly Work

UMD to Host 10th International Conference on Music and Minimalism

March 10, 2026 Research and Scholarly Work

Faculty Honored With Independent Scholarship, Research and Creativity Awards

February 26, 2026 Announcement

Gildenhorn Family Gift Supports Signature Lecture Series at the University of Maryland

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How does working at UMD provide meaning and purpose? What can we learn from colleagues who have dedicated decades to their work in the College of Arts and Humanities? More than 100 staff with diverse roles throughout the UMD College of Arts and Humanities were invited by Dean Stephanie Shonekan for a staff appreciation breakfast and awards ceremony with the theme of “meaningful futures.” Six staff retiring from their roles in ARHU this year reflected on their experiences at the university over several decades and shared heartwarming and funny stories, along with some advice. They included: • Bill Brandwein, Operations & Facilities Manager, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center • Tim Jones, Prop Shop Manager, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center • Jeannette Oliver, Business Manager, School of Music • Lori Owen, Director of Facilities, ARHU • Julie Wright, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration, ARHU • Jon Boone, Assistant Director, Academic Computing Services, ARHU Among their bits of advice: Be upbeat! Find your peeps! Explore and take advantage of the benefits! Remember that students are central to our mission! Several staff were also recognized for their years of service to the university. Photos: 1) Tim Jones, Jeannette Oliver, Bill Brandwein, ARHU Dean Stephanie Shonekan, Jon Boone and Lori Owen 2) Bill Brandwein, Tim Jones, Jeannette Oliver, Lori Owen, Julie Wright and Jon Boone received framed photos of campus scenes taken by Nat Kuhn, Assistant Director of Academic Computing Services in ARHU. Dean Shonekan standing behind Tim. 3) ARHU staff recognized for their years of service 📸Photos by Nat Kuhn

The Ethics and Governance of Climate Intervention SHOULD WE RULE OUT GEOENGINEERING? THE SCHLARETZKI LECTURE 2026 Friday, April 17, 5 p.m. Thurgood Marshall Hall, 0301 Featuring Anna Stilz, Professor of Political Science at UC-Berkeley Geoengineering” refers to the deliberate large-scale manipulation of the planetary environment to counteract climate change. Should environmentalists support a large-scale, publicly funded research program in geoengineering? Or should they instead support a moratorium of geoengineering research and deployment? The Department of Philosophy expresses its appreciation for the generous support provided by the W. Ernest and Eleanor C. Schlaretzki Pedagogy Fund, which makes this biennial lecture possible.

Join the Frederick Douglass Center for Leadership Through the Humanities on April 20 at 1 p.m. at The Driskell Center for a timely conversation inspired by Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” This event is the first in a new series called the Douglass Dialogues, inspired by Douglass’ approach to pushing for truth and humanity. Designed to engage not only scholars and students, the series will be accessible to the general public and explore complex issues from different perspectives with the goal of deepening our collective understanding of the world. This inaugural event will explore and confront our relationship to and outlook on the United States as the country observes its 250th anniversary this year. Hosted by Douglass Center director Quincy Mills, associate professor of history and associate dean of graduate affairs, the event features: Christopher Bonner, associate professor of history Janelle Wong, professor of American studies and government and politics Larry Thompson, John A. Sibley professor in corporate and business law at the University of Georgia and former deputy Attorney General of the United States under George W. Bush “The Douglass Dialogues: What to Us Now is the Fourth of July?” is co-sponsored by the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the Department of Government and Politics and The Driskell Center. More information is available at our link in bio.

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