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College of Arts and Humanities, Douglass Center

Legendary Poet, Activist and Educator Nikki Giovanni to Help Inaugurate New Frederick Douglass Center

The center is dedicated to engaging diverse communities—both at the university and well beyond—around issues of social justice and equity.

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April 05, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Sculpture Celebrating David Driskell Unveiled

Noted African American artist’s 20-foot-tall work stands outside center named for late professor, artist, scholar.
March 29, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

‘Finding My Voice and Standing My Ground’

Women deans reflect on stumbling blocks and successes on their paths to leadership.
March 25, 2024 Art

Can a Giant Turtle Shell Full of Games Lure Young Voters?

Course designs Creative ways to increase college participation in 2024 election.
March 12, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

7 Trailblazing Women from US History You Should Know, According to ARHU Historians

This Women’s History Month, learn about pioneers whose stories aren’t often told.
March 11, 2024 American Studies

First Bonnie Thornton Dill Dean’s Award Supports Doctoral Student’s Research on Black Americans’ Mistrust of Medical Profession

Devon Betts, an American studies Ph.D. student, studies race, HIV prevention, queer theory, digital humanities and more.

March 01, 2024 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Grant Supports Work to Curate Data From Premodern Islamic Geographical Manuscripts

The innovative digital humanities project will enable historians to better identify geographic locations and place names from medieval documents.

February 29, 2024 American Studies, English, Maryland Language Science Center

Three ARHU Faculty Win Do Good Innovator Awards

Perla M. Guerrero, Peter Mallios and Shevaun Lewis are among 57 staff and faculty from across campus who received the award.

February 26, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Center of the Circle

New Driskell Center exhibit showcases pioneering artist’s personal relationships with peers.
February 06, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

A More Perfect Telling of the American Story

ARHU Dean Stephanie Shonekan co-authors new book that proposes novel approach to confronting racism in America.
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The Washington Post March 29, 2024

A Celebration of David C. Driskell’s Sweeping Influence on the Art World

The Washington Post features "Driskell and Friends."
The Diamondback March 11, 2024

UMD Screens Restored Surrealist Film During International Festival Tour

The Diamondback spotlights the Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour film festival.
Diamondback News March 11, 2024

UMD Hosts Panel to Honor Legacy of Harriet Tubman, Highlight Artists and Activists

University of Maryland community members came together Sunday to discuss identity politics, reclaiming agency and the nuances of autonomy during a panel commemorating the life and legacy of American abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

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Driskell Center Announces First Recipient Of James A. Porter And David C. Driskell Book Award

March 26, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Driskell Center announces Bridget R. Cooks as the recipient of the first James A. Porter and David C. Driskell Book Award in African American Art History.

Women's History Month: History In The Making

March 21, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

UMD Assistant Professor Sahar Mohamed Khamis, Ph.D., shares her research on women and cyberactivism during the Arab Spring.
Department Of Art History

Art History Professor Receives Two Important Honors

March 15, 2013 Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities

Professor June Hargrove Received The Chevalier De L'ordre Des Arts Et Lettres And The Distinguished Teaching Of Art History Award Of The College Art Association.

Professor Of English Receives Richard J. Finneran Award

March 13, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Fraistat wins award for his edition of The Complete Poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley, vol. 3.

Making Up For Lost Time

March 13, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Former inmate finds success as a poet.
The Diamondback

Junior Launches Electric Music Blog, Dj Company Electric Squeeze

March 12, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Junior history major Julian Ragland is the creative force behind the local electric dance music blog and promotion company Electric Squeeze.

Senior Debuts Film, Aesthetic, Based On His Own Relationship

March 11, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities

Senior film studies major debuts film based on his own relationship.

The Eyes Have It

March 08, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English

An English professor’s effort to confirm only the second known photo of Emily Dickinson is offering a new look at the reclusive poet.