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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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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

Today ARHU faculty and staff gathered for an assembly, around the theme of “The College of Storytellers.” We celebrated our service award recipients, recognized faculty appointments and promotions, welcomed new colleagues and listened to faculty and staff discuss the role of storytelling in the arts and humanities during a panel moderated by Dean Stephanie Shonekan. We also enjoyed a sneak peek performance of the opening scene from the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies' production of “A Raisin in the Sun,” onstage at The Clarice from November 13-21. Join us in celebrating our ARHU Service Award recipients and panelists! ARHU Service Award recipients (left to right; Dean Shonekan second from left): Alvin Mayes, principal lecturer in the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) | Faculty Service Award, Service to Department Dana Persaud, coordinator in the Department of Art History and Archaeology | Staff Service Award, Service to Unit Jordana Saggese, professor in the Department of Art History and Archaeology and director of the David C. Driskell Center | Faculty Service Award, Service to College Izolda “Iza” Savenkova, Ph.D. student in the College of Education, instructor in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC) | Graduate Student Service Award Robert “Bob” Crane, director for Advising & Assessment in the College of Arts and Humanities | Staff Service Award, Service to College Panelists (left to right): Somto Ihezue (graduate student, Department of English), Jessica Weiss (writer/editor), Dean Shonekan, Emily Mitchell (Professor of English), Colleen Woods (Associate Professor of History) and Brian Crawford (Digital Media IT Coordinator) Photos by Taneen Momeni. Links in bio to service awards story and Raisin in the Sun tickets! They are going fast!
From Grammy Award-winning musician and humanitarian Angélique Kidjo spontaneously dancing on stage with Dean Shonekan and students, to a gorgeous rendition of “Malaïka,” to Kidjo’s poignant words about freedom, art and hope, we hope you enjoy these highlights from our 2026 ARHU Dean’s Lecture Series! Read more about the remarkable evening at our link in bio.
Valentine Hacquard, Professor of Linguistics and Distinguished Scholar-Teacher, will present "Who Wants to Know? How Children Figure Out What Words and People Mean" as part of the Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Lecture Series. The series recognizes successful scholar-teachers and provides a forum for sharing their achievements, expertise and research with the broader campus. Hacquard's lecture will take place Wednesday, October 21, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 1103 of the Biosciences Research Building.

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