Stories of Creativity

May 22, 2026

Driskell Center Receives $225,000 Getty Foundation Grant

The grant will support digitization, archival processing and expanded public access across The Driskell Center Archives.

MARYLAND TODAY May 12, 2026

Digital Revival of a Displaced Community

New exhibit tells story of nearby Lakeland with help from UMD students and faculty.

THE DIAMONDBACK May 07, 2026

UMD Filmmakers Celebrate Growth, Talent at Spring Student Showcase

Maryland Filmmakers and Veritas Short Films presented The 2026 Spring Film Festival.

May 06, 2026

Arts for All Announces Spring 2026 ArtsAMP Grants

Learn more about the 17 arts-based, interdisciplinary projects developed by faculty, students and student organizations.

MARYLAND TODAY May 06, 2026

Growing Vegetables—and Curiosity

At University Park Elementary School, kids learn about plant science, pollinators and more at new garden with help from UMD.

MARYLAND TODAY May 05, 2026

Is Healthy Building Design all in Your Head?

UMD’s "Neuroscience for Architecture" class examines architecture’s impact on thinking and mental health.

STORIES BENEATH THE SHELL May 05, 2026

UMD Workshop Explores Culture Preservation by Making Art with Plants

A workshop exploring meditative art and natural paints was held in Stamp Studio A, with support from The UMD Stamp Gallery, Studio A and the ARTiculate Narratives Project.

MARYLAND TODAY May 04, 2026

15 Proposals for AI-Focused Courses Awarded New Grants

Funds administered by AIM to support classes in 10 colleges and schools across the university.

MARYLAND TODAY April 30, 2026

Musical Chairs—for Real

UMD alum, instructor turns plastic seats into unique instruments.

April 29, 2026

How Stories Can Help Us Face Climate Change

Doctoral student Rashi Maheshwari discusses why literature, art and community matter in an era of environmental crisis.