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College of Arts and Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music

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

The program explored “Harkusha” and the evolution of Ukrainian composer Mykola Lysenko’s vocal music in conversation with influential works.
February 11, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, Persian, Persian Flagship, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

UMD Launches Master of Professional Studies in Persian

During this new yearlong program, students will become Persian language experts through immersive coursework and hands-on learning.
December 16, 2025 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Second Language Acquisition

Listening While Reading

How the ear, eye and mind collaborate to strengthen reading and comprehension.
December 02, 2025 Russian, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Vladimir Paperny Visits UMD as 2025 Maya Brin Resident

Vladimir Paperny sparks dialogue in weeklong residency with the UMD community.
November 19, 2025 French, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Maryland-in-Aix: A New Chapter for Global Learning in French at UMD

Beginning Fall 2026, EA and the French department within SLLC will open a new chapter with Maryland-in-Aix.
November 12, 2025 German Studies, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Berlin Scholar Visits UMD to Explore Relationships in the Performing Arts

Assistant Professor Jenny Schrödl joined German studies and TDPS for a weeklong residency exploring how relationships are portrayed in the performing arts.

November 11, 2025 French, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Maryland-in-Aix Launching Fall 2026

Maryland-in-Aix invites you to immerse yourself for a full semester in the historic and culturally rich city of Aix‑en‑Provence
November 06, 2025 Language House, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Bonjour, Ciao, Nǐhǎo: The community at UMD’s weekly language meetings

The Language House Chats connect more than a dozen languages.
October 30, 2025 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

Miguel Valerio’s ‘Sovereign Joy’ Featured in ‘Global Black Thought’

Associate professor’s book explores the performance of festive black kings and queens among Afro-Mexicans between 1539 and 1640.

October 08, 2025 American Studies, Art, Arts for All, Communication, English, Linguistics, Maryland Language Science Center, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The Art and Humanity of AI

From classrooms to research labs, the College of Arts and Humanities is shaping how we understand artificial intelligence and guiding its responsible future.

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New York Times

Alvaro Enrigue, a Spanish Department Alumnus, Dreams of Empires in His Latest Book - The New York Times

January 11, 2024 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

For Álvaro Enrigue, a novelist fascinated with historical detail, the first meeting of the Aztecs and Spanish conquistadors is the obsession of a lifetime. He brings it to life in “You Dreamed of Empires.”

Assistant Professor of French Receives NHPRC-Mellon Planning Grant to Create Digital Edition of Global Antislavery Periodical

December 06, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, French, College of Arts and Humanities, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

The Revue des Colonies was published in France between 1834 and 1842.
The Diamondback

New Fraternity seeks to unite French speakers, provide networking opportunities

December 06, 2023 French, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Lambda Pi Delta aims to establish a community for French speakers.

Italian program brings filmmaker Duccio Chiarini as part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Italo Calvino's birth.

December 05, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Italian

On November 13, 2023, the Italian program celebrated Italo Calvino, one of the most important Italian writers of the twentieth century.

SLLC Student Named 2023-24 Philip Merrill Presidential Scholar

November 30, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Chinese

The program honors Ira Valeza ’24, a double major in Chinese and government and politics, and her teacher mentors.

Maryland Today

Spanish Professor Retakes the Stage

November 20, 2023 Spanish and Portuguese, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Humanities

Concert in Chile to reunite his influential 1990s rap group.

SLLC Persian Studies Student Recognized as 2023 Dean’s Senior Scholar

November 15, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Persian Flagship

Nathan Boyle ’24 recognized for his academic excellence.
University of Miami Newsroom

French Program Alumni receives $50,000 grant for research on Haitian women’s literature

November 13, 2023 French, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Dr. Cae Joseph-Masséna will use her year-long research fellowship from American Association of University Women to work on her first book manuscript.
Maryland Today

Trampoline Gymnast Jumps to the Top

November 09, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Humanities, Russian

Undergrad heads to world championships with Olympic berth on the line.

Winter Session January 2-22, 2024

November 07, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Cinema and Media Studies, Spanish and Portuguese, Arabic

Gain ground and earn UMD credits through this convenient 3-week session. Classes meet online. Current UMD students simply register. All other students must first apply.