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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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ACC Civil Rights History Takes Center Stage

March 03, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, English

UMD English Professor Michael Olmert recreates alumnus and first black ACC football player Darryl Hill in new play Moving the Chains.

UMD's Driskell Center Executive Director Is Honored By His Alma Mater

March 03, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Executive Director of UMD's Driskell Center Robert Steele wins Presidential Award of Distinction at his alma mater. 

Laqueur To Be Honored At Israel Studies Conference

March 02, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

Tribute to wide-ranging and influential historian and public intellectual Walter Laqueur.
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Israel Next On Arab Revolutionary Agendas

February 28, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

UMD's Israel Studies Director, Professor Yoram Peri, weighs in on the conflict in the Middle East and what it means for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Gallery Opens Student-Curated Show “Embodied”

February 27, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The news Exhibition "Embodied: Black identities in American Art," is part of an ongoing series of student- curated exhibitions with the help of the David C. Driskell Center.
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New Center To Examine The New America

February 25, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, History, Center for Global Migration Studies

The new Center for the History of the New America in ARHU will examine the resurgence of an immigrant society in the United States.By Tom Ventslas, Campus News 

Provost Pushes Creation Of New 'Blended' Classes

February 25, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU could host new hybrid classes combining humanities and technological innovation. By Leah Villanueva

In Memoriam: Robert Griffith, 1940-2011

February 02, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Message from the dean regarding the passing of former dean of the college Robert Griffith.

Michael Dirda Appointed 2011 Petrou Reader-In-Residence

January 26, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Washington Post columnist joins UMD English Department as spring Petrou Reader-in-Residence.