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April 06, 2026

Heart of the Tiger: From UMD to Broadway and Back

Betsy Rosen ’06 reflects on her journey from her childhood puppetry influences to playing the fierce tiger Richard Parker in Broadway’s “Life of Pi.”
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THE DIAMONDBACK April 02, 2026

Jammin’ at Maryland Spring Show Promotes Creativity, Community

Jammin’ at Maryland presented their spring concert at the University of Maryland.
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STORIES BENEATH THE SHELL April 01, 2026

Stamp Living Room Concerts Create a Space for Minh Vo & Friends, Student Performers

The University of Maryland’s Adele H. Stamp Student Union featured Minh Vo & Friends on Wednesday, March 25, for its Spring into Stamp’s Living Room performance, coordinated by Stamp Special Events and Programs.
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THE DIAMONDBACK April 01, 2026

UMD Annual Powwow Highlights Native American Traditions, Brings Community Together

The University of Maryland's Powwow event was held in Richie Coliseum on March 28, 2026.
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March 27, 2026

UMD to Host 10th International Conference on Music and Minimalism

The conference provides attendees with an abundance of scholarly and performance attendance opportunities to dive into minimalism in music.
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THE DIAMONDBACK March 26, 2026

Magicians Combine Fact and Fantasy at The Clarice’s Magic Show

Arts for All and the Department of Mathematics presented Masters of Magic at Maryland on March 25, 2026.
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MARYLAND TODAY March 25, 2026

Old Painting, New Setting

Recent acquisition is UMD Art Gallery’s first Old Master painting.
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ARTS FOR ALL March 24, 2026

IMD New Works Incubator

The University of Maryland’s Immersive Media Design (IMD) program and Arts for All invite students to submit immersive art works, installations or performances to present as part of The Clarice’s NextNOW Fest in September 2026.
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MARYLAND TODAY March 23, 2026

The 'Mathemagic' Touch Comes to Campus

Alum infuses tricks with numeric principles on stage and in the classroom.
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MARYLAND TODAY March 10, 2026

Faculty Honored With Independent Scholarship, Research and Creativity Awards

7 ARHU faculty receive funding for projects spanning AI, literature, music and more.