Carey Cameron ’24 Plans Future in Media and Entertainment
The senior English major and creative writing minor has held multiple arts and culture roles in the D.C. region.
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Distinguished University Professor Matthew Kirschenbaum on the Importance of the Humanities
September 14, 2023Kirschenbaum was honored at the University of Maryland's 40th Annual Faculty and Staff Convocation on Sept. 13, where he delivered a speech on the significance of the humanities. Read his remarks here.
2023–24 New Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students
September 13, 2023The Department of English welcomes new faculty, staff and graduate students.
DC Queer Studies Symposium October 25th
September 08, 2023Save the Date - October 25th "The Queer Limit of Black Memory, Ten Years Later: A Celebration of the Scholarship of Matt Richardson"
English Professor and Chair Amanda Bailey Appointed ARHU ADVANCE Professor
September 05, 2023A long-time mentor to women faculty and faculty of color, Bailey plans to build community and initiate conversations for faculty across the College of Arts and Humanities.
Matthew Kirschenbaum Named Distinguished University Professor
August 08, 2023Kirschenbaum is a renowned researcher, teacher, public intellectual and contributor to media studies, digital humanities, electronic literature and book history.
English Senior Lecturer Joseph Ross Angelella Appointed Director of the Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House
August 02, 2023Angelella plans to bring resources, community-building to the undergraduate living and learning program for creative writers.
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Elizabeth Acevedo Has Written Her First Novel for Adults—and It's Full of Magic
July 25, 2023Creative writing M.F.A. alum is profiled in TIME on her upcoming novel, Family Lore.
2022-23 Faculty Promotions
July 14, 2023Congratulations to our professional and tenure track faculty on their promotions!
UMD English Ph.D. Students Are Helping to Chart New Field of 'Queer Bibliography'
July 10, 2023Queer bibliography expands discipline to allow for a ‘more affective response to books,’ finds a home in BookLab.
Fall 2023 Leadership Appointments
June 30, 2023Dean Stephanie Shonekan announces new ARHU leadership appointments.