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The Atlantic
The Myth Of The Disconnected Life
February 07, 2012American Studies professor Farman weighs in on digital distractions and social connections.
University Nominates Amst Graduate Student, Stephanie Stevenson, For Liebmann Fellowship
February 06, 2012Congratulations to AMST grad student, Ms. Stephanie Stevenson, for her receiving this prestigious nomination.
Little Boy Blue—and Little Girls, Too?
Little Boy Blue—And Little Girls, Too?
February 05, 2012American studies professor Paoletti explains the gendering of clothing in Pink and Blue: Telling the Boys From the Girls in America.
Today On Midday With Dan Rodricks Wypr-Npr: Amst Alum David Swartz Talks About His Senior Thesis!
January 05, 2012Listen in to Midday with Dan Rodricks on WYPR on 88.1FM from 12pm-2pm today!
Dr. Sheri Parks Gives The Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation Address At Loyola University
January 03, 2012Dr. Parks will speak on the theme of Martin Luther King's Projection of Black Womanhood.
Amst Faculty Rasa And Qrig Research Awards
December 13, 2011Several AMST faculty projects have been recognized with RASA and QRIG awards for next year.
Faculty Search In Transnational American Studies
November 03, 2011The Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland invites applications for a fulltime, tenure-track position focused on transnational studies at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Latino Heritage Month: Latino/A Contributions Across Campus
October 14, 2011An interview with Associate Professor Ana Patricia Rodriguez as Latino Heritage Month comes to an end.
The Washington Post
"Modern Family" Vs. "The Cosby Show"
September 19, 2011UMD's Sheri Parks, associate professor of American Studies, weighs-in on "normal" TV families.
From ARHU To The World Of Work: Graduate Student Job Placements
September 08, 2011AMST celebrates graduate job placements in academic and non-academic orgs, all helping minority students along the education pipeline. Tamara Wilds Lawson, Director, Posse D.C.