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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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UMD Students Design And Create Public Art

May 03, 2013 Art, College of Arts and Humanities

Art and architecture students constructed ten temporary sculptures to revitalize Montgomery County’s Long Branch Neighborhood and stimulate community engagement.

Sangeeta Ray Wins Dgs Award

April 29, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English

English Professor Sangeeta Ray receives the inaugural campus-wide Outstanding Director of Graduate Studies Award for 2013.

ARHU Insights with Colin Phillips

April 29, 2013 Linguistics, Maryland Language Science Center

Research explores the complex yet seemingly effortless way we understand language.

Longtime Arhu Benefactor, Jack Kay, Passes At 87

April 24, 2013 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College of Arts and Humanities, Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

ARHU is saddened by the news of the passing of alumna and benefactor Jack Kay '47.

2013-2014 Beinecke Scholarship Recipient

April 18, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, Linguistics, Philosophy

ARHU student receives prestigious Beinecke Scholarship.
The New York Times

Dark Roots Of A Pop Master's Sunshine

April 17, 2013 Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities

Professor Of Art History And Archaeology Joshua Shannon Is Quoted For His Essay In A New Volume On Claes Oldenburg.
USA Today

In Israel, Staying Alert For Terror Is A Way Of Life

April 17, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies Director, Yoram Peri, says similar tactics could be used in the U.S.

Message From The Dean: Charley Rutherford Announces Retirement

April 12, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English

A 45-year veteran of the college and associate dean for faculty affairs announces intent to retire.