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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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New Post-Apocalyptic Musical From Urinetown's Greg Kotis to Receive NYC Staged Readings

March 15, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

"The End of All Flesh" is directed by TDPS alumni Nathaniel P. Claridad '01 and stars alum EJ Zimmerman '02.
Maryland Today

Unearthed Foundation, Artifacts Shed New Light on Harriet Tubman’s Early Life

March 10, 2023 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Adjunct professor leads the exploration of newly discovered home at hero abolitionist’s birthplace.

English Students, Faculty Bring Humanities Beyond the University

March 10, 2023 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The Center for Literary and Comparative Studies Awards in the Public Humanities seek to imagine “new forms of scholarship and creativity and teaching.”
The Atlantic

Prepare for the Textpocalypse

March 08, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Professor of English Matthew Kirschenbaum on generative AI in The Atlantic.

UMD Jazz Bands Perform in the Spring Big Band Showcase

March 03, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

UMD's Jazz program presents back-to-back nights of exciting performances
The Informer

U.Md. Event to Commemorate Harriet Tubman Day

March 02, 2023 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Read about WGSS' Harriet Tubman Day celebration in The Informer.
Maryland Today

From the Walls of UMD to the Halls of Congress

February 28, 2023 University of Maryland Art Gallery

UMD Art Gallery seeks to bring permanent collection to a wider public.

‘The Book Club Play’ Brings Comedy and Community Together at The Clarice

February 28, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The Book Club Play is featured in The Diamondback.

Jared Mezzocchi Wins Second Obie Award

February 24, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The associate professor is part of a team recognized for their work in digital+virtual+hybrid production on “Russian Troll Farm.”
The Informer

University of Maryland Audience Learns Dionne Warwick Will Always Be Relevant

February 24, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Read about ARHU's Dean's Lecture Series featuring Dionne Warwick in The Infomer.