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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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ARHU Insights with Ruth E. Zambrana

November 19, 2012 Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

UMD professor discusses her research on historically underrepresented minorities in the U.S.
TED

Video: Ted: Hasan Elahi: Fbi, Here I Am!

November 16, 2012 Art, College of Arts and Humanities

When Hasan Elahi’s name was added (by mistake) to the US government’s watch list, he fought the assault on his privacy by turning his life inside-out for all the world to see.

University Of Maryland-Inspired Recover Writing Program Aims To Help Students Hit By Hurricane Sandy

November 12, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The UMD Writing Center is aiding student hurricane victims with tutoring help.
HuffPost Live

Video: American Democracy

November 08, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

UMD's Yoram Peri compares the democratic voting systems of the U.S. and Israel on HuffPost Live.
The Diamondback

Olympic Fencer Mariel Zagunis Speaks To Students About Perserverance, Success

November 08, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Olympic fencer Mariel Zagunis talked with students at the “Gender, Finance, and Power” lecture series, organized by Women’s Studies and TD Ameritade.

Umd Driskell Center Presents Its Perspective On African-American Art Post-1950

November 08, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

“African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center,” features 62 works that collectively reflect the growing prominence and complexity of the field of African-American art over the last 60 years.
The Diamondback

Communication Students, Experts Gather For Grunig Lecture

October 25, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Tuesday evening, about 180 communication students, alumni and local professionals gathered in Stamp Student Union’s Colony Ballroom to discuss current trends in public relations.

2012-13 New Faculty Appointments

October 25, 2012 Art, American Studies, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Persian, School of Music

The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty cohort to UMD.