University of Maryland College of Arts and Humanities

The College of Arts and Humanities is one of the 13 schools and colleges at the University of Maryland, College Park. It is a liberal arts program that studies human experience, thought, expression, and creativity. It was one of the seven schools established in 1917 by Albert F. Woods.

The College of Arts and Humanities consists of 11 academic departments, 3 schools and more than a dozen institutes, centers and galleries. It offers with 30 academic majors and 39 academic minors. There are 2,525 undergraduate and graduate majors. The College of Arts and Humanities is housed within 12 academic buildings on campus. The college itself is located in Francis Scott Key Hall.

Dean
The dean of the College of Arts and Humanities is Stephanie Shonekan. Shonekan assumed the position of dean in 2022, and succeeded Bonnie Thorton Dill who served as dean from 2011-2022.

Rankings
The University of Maryland, College Park was ranked #52 in arts and humanities by U.S. News and #82 in the World University Ranking for arts and humanities.

Notable alumni

 * Carmen Balthrop, opera singer
 * Gail Berman, American businesswoman
 * Larry David, American comedian, writer, actor, and television producer
 * Jim Henson, American puppeteer
 * Munro Leaf, American children's author and illustrator
 * Liz Lerman, American choreographer