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ARHU 2026 Service Award Winners Announced

October 22, 2026 ARHU2, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Five exceptional members of the ARHU community received an annual service award.

Dana Persaud and Prof. Jordana Moore Saggese to receive ARHU Service Awards!

October 13, 2026 Art History and Archaeology

Recognition that is both timely and hugely deserved

Maryland Today

Crafting an American Audience for Central American Art

October 09, 2026 Art, Art History and Archaeology

After years apart, two UMD swim teammates reconnected over their work bringing Latin American crafts and fine art to the U.S.

Crossing Disciplines to Rethink the Presentation of Islamic Art

September 23, 2026 Art History and Archaeology, Arts for All, History, University of Maryland Art Gallery

A partnership between UMD faculty in history and art history converges at an international conference connecting scholars, curators, artists and local communities.

Department of Art History & Archaeology announces search for position of Assistant Professor of Early Modern European Art History (1300-1800)

August 28, 2026 Art History and Archaeology

Eligible candidates are invited and encouraged to apply!

Kevin Tervala Named Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Exhibitions at Minneapolis Institute of Arts

August 07, 2026 Art History and Archaeology

Baltimore Native Got His Start with Departmental Honors here at UMD

Gabrielle Tillenburg Receives Prestigious SAAM Predoctoral Fellowship in American Art

July 16, 2026 Art History and Archaeology

Gabi adds another fellowship to support her work completing her dissertation project

Cléa Massiani Laurent Receives Prestigious SAAM Predoctoral Fellowship in American Art

July 16, 2026 Art History and Archaeology

Cléa will research progressive art studios in the archives for her dissertation project

Maura Callahan Laurent Receives Prestigious SAAM Predoctoral Fellowship in American Art

July 16, 2026 Art History and Archaeology

Maura's research focuses on artists whose work navigates media logics of the visuals of war, thereby creating a "critical strategy for confronting the ethical, political, and representational crises of war"

Ashley Cope Receives Prestigious SAAM Predoctoral Fellowship in American Art

July 16, 2026 Art History and Archaeology

Ashley adds another fellowship to support her work completing her dissertation project