American Studies at UMD
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Founded in 1945, the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, is considered one of the leaders in the field nationwide.
What is American material culture? Find out more by registering for this online course this winter!
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
What is American material culture? Find out more by registering for this online course this winter!
Learn more about American pop culture this winter with this online class!
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Learn more about American pop culture this winter with this online class!
Looking for a fun and interesting class to take this winter? Register now on Testudo!
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Looking for a fun and interesting class to take this winter? Register now on Testudo!
When AMST doctoral student Christin Washington set out to explore themes of memory and spirituality, she knew a traditional, text-based dissertation wouldn’t suffice. Read full ARHU article, featuring AMST's Christin Washington and Kristy Li Puma here: arhu.umd.edu/news/new-gen...
April 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
When AMST doctoral student Christin Washington set out to explore themes of memory and spirituality, she knew a traditional, text-based dissertation wouldn’t suffice. Read full ARHU article, featuring AMST's Christin Washington and Kristy Li Puma here: arhu.umd.edu/news/new-gen...
Please join us on May 1st, for the American Studies' 2025 Savneet Talwar Lecture featuring award-winning publisher jessica Care moore:
"Attacks on Art and Culture: How Community Can Save Them."
Location: Busboys and Poets, Hyattsville MD
RSVP link in bio or at savneettalwar2025.eventbrite.com
"Attacks on Art and Culture: How Community Can Save Them."
Location: Busboys and Poets, Hyattsville MD
RSVP link in bio or at savneettalwar2025.eventbrite.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Please join us on May 1st, for the American Studies' 2025 Savneet Talwar Lecture featuring award-winning publisher jessica Care moore:
"Attacks on Art and Culture: How Community Can Save Them."
Location: Busboys and Poets, Hyattsville MD
RSVP link in bio or at savneettalwar2025.eventbrite.com
"Attacks on Art and Culture: How Community Can Save Them."
Location: Busboys and Poets, Hyattsville MD
RSVP link in bio or at savneettalwar2025.eventbrite.com
It's Giving Day!
Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event held on Wednesday, March 5th, for all University of Maryland community members. The goal is to raise critical funding and engage our community to advance the mission of the University of Maryland.
givingday.umd.edu/campaigns/am...
Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event held on Wednesday, March 5th, for all University of Maryland community members. The goal is to raise critical funding and engage our community to advance the mission of the University of Maryland.
givingday.umd.edu/campaigns/am...
February 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It's Giving Day!
Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event held on Wednesday, March 5th, for all University of Maryland community members. The goal is to raise critical funding and engage our community to advance the mission of the University of Maryland.
givingday.umd.edu/campaigns/am...
Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event held on Wednesday, March 5th, for all University of Maryland community members. The goal is to raise critical funding and engage our community to advance the mission of the University of Maryland.
givingday.umd.edu/campaigns/am...
AMST welcomed AMST alum Solomon J. Brager for a discussion of the book, Heavyweight, on November 19th, followed by a workshop on graphic nonfiction and comics the following day. #umd #americanstudies #solomonjbrager #crafttalk #workshop
November 22, 2024 at 5:23 PM
AMST welcomed AMST alum Solomon J. Brager for a discussion of the book, Heavyweight, on November 19th, followed by a workshop on graphic nonfiction and comics the following day. #umd #americanstudies #solomonjbrager #crafttalk #workshop
Congratulations to Kristy Li Puma (AMST doctoral candidate), who was recognized by University Athletics for her teaching excellence and strong support for our student athletes. Kristy was awarded the honor of being a "Guest Coach" at last weekend's football game.
November 21, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Congratulations to Kristy Li Puma (AMST doctoral candidate), who was recognized by University Athletics for her teaching excellence and strong support for our student athletes. Kristy was awarded the honor of being a "Guest Coach" at last weekend's football game.