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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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Dream Act To Be Subject Of Divide In 2012 Referendum, Poll Suggests

October 20, 2011 History, College of Arts and Humanities, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, Center for Global Migration Studies

ARHU's DREAM Act Forum provided the opportunity for Marylanders to voice their questions about the act.By Maria-Pia Negro, The Sentinel

Dr. Dill New Humanities Dean College'S First African American Female

October 14, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU Dean Bonnie Thorton Dill's strength behind the friendly smile is highlighted in this profile. By Aline Barros

Press Release: Making Dc Sizzle: A Celebration Of Washington’S Creative Innovators

October 12, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, History

ARHU's Ira Berlin to be honored at the 2011 Distinguished Service to the Humanities Awards.October 13, 2011 ●   6:30 - 8:30pm   

ARHU Emeriti Granted

October 06, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, Art, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

UMD announces six new ARHU emeriti for 2010-2011 at Faculty and Staff Convocation.H. Eleanor Kerkham, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Tadeusz A. Lapinski, Department of Art

Language Science Day Showcases Umd'S Uniquely Broad Expertise In Language

October 04, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, English, Linguistics, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The event brought together 200 researchers to improve awareness of language-related research at the university.

Realizing Our Vision

September 09, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

Remarks by Dean Thornton Dill to faculty, staff and graduate students at the college's annual convocation ceremony.

From ARHU To The World Of Work: Graduate Student Job Placements

September 08, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, American Studies

AMST 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. 

ARHU 2010 Service Awards

September 08, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

Five exceptional faculty, staff and students received an annual ARHU service award.
The Diamondback

Final Courses Now Being Developed For Next Year's Freshmen

September 07, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, History

ARHU's Ira Berlin weighs-in on on UMD's plans for it's new general education program.