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2026 ARHU Dean's Lecture Series with Angélique Kidjo

'Africa’s premier diva' to discuss music, cultural fluency and global advocacy with Dean Stephanie Shonekan.

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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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A two-day international conference at UMD and in Baltimore will examine how American museums can better engage Muslim and diasporic communities in interpreting Islamic art. Beginning tomorrow, “From the Balkans to Bengal in Baltimore” will bring together curators and other museum professionals, scholars and artists to consider questions ranging from how museums classify objects and write labels to whose knowledge and experiences shape the stories told in galleries. Speakers will represent institutions including the Museum for Islamic Art in Berlin, the New York Public Library, the MSU Broad Art Museum and the Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge. An accompanying exhibition at the University of Maryland Art Gallery, called “LANDLINE,” features contemporary Muslim artists with connections to Baltimore, Maryland and UMD. Open through December 4, it is the first exhibition dedicated solely to Islamic art at UMD. For conferencegoers, the exhibition helps connect historical works created outside the United States with contemporary art by Muslim artists in the region, organizers say. Read more at the link in bio. 📷: Taneen Momeni
The Frederick Douglass Center For Leadership Through The Humanities has a new space! We're so excited for all the future gatherings and conversations that will take place here.
Watch as "Brighter Future" comes to life on the walls of the Herbert Rabin Technology Advancement Building. Painted by Maria Soboleva, a 2023 graduate of UMD's Studio Art program, the mural follows a budding engineer's journey to commencement and beyond, framed by McKeldin Library and a ribbon of red and gold light. The mural was commissioned through a competitive process led by undergraduate students in Professor Abigail McEwen's "Public Art" class, with support from xFoundry, the College of Arts and Humanities, and the Department of Art History and Archaeology. 📍 Join us for the official unveiling Monday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m. at the Herbert Rabin Technology Advancement Building, Room 1100, part of NextNOW Fest. Free and open to all. 🔗 Link in profile to register.

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