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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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Latin American Studies Center Names New Interim Director

August 23, 2013 History, College of Arts and Humanities, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Alejandro Cañeque named Interim Director of UMD's Latin American Studies Center.
Washington College News Service

Wc Sandbox Starts With Former Umd Art Department Chair And Sculptor John Ruppert

August 22, 2013 Art, College of Arts and Humanities

The groundbreaking SANDBOX project at Washington College welcomes nationally known sculptor John Ruppert as its first Distinguished Visitor with a month-long exhibition

Arhu Service Award Winners Announced

August 13, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s service awards to be recognized at the college's upcoming convocation.

ARHU Insights with Jason Farman

July 31, 2013 American Studies

Jason Farman shares his research on how connections happen across mobile devices.

Junior writes second book, first in war fantasy trilogy

July 25, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Junior English major Cassidy Cornblatt published Discordant Tones, his second novel and the first book in his War Songs fantasy trilogy, on July 8

Call For Neh Summer Stipend Proposals

July 24, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU faculty are invited to submit a proposal for consideration as one of the two nominees from the University of Maryland.

ARHU Faculty Earn Promotion And Tenure

July 17, 2013 American Studies, Art, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Congratulations to faculty members in ARHU who have been awarded promotion and/or tenure.

ARHU Faculty Earn Promotion And Tenure

July 17, 2013 Art, American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Congratulations to faculty members in ARHU who have been awarded promotion and/or tenure.

Professor Accepted To Islamic Studies Initiative

July 09, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Communication professor Sahar Khamis was accepted for the honorable position of spring 2014 Mellon Islamic Studies Initiative visiting professor at the University of Chicago.