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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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Curlee Holton Appointed Interim Executive Director Of Umd'S David C. Driskell Center

July 18, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Learn more about artist-scholar Curlee Holton.

2012-2013 National Fellowships And Scholarships

May 10, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities

Twenty ARHU students win prestigious national awards.

ARHU Spring Commencement 2012

April 13, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities

Congratulations to ARHU's 2012 spring graduates!

2012 ARHU Service Awards

April 13, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities

Nominate students and faculty for their exceptional service before the April 30 deadline.

UMD Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow

April 13, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, English

ARHU faculty member Levine wins prestigious fellowship. University of Maryland English professor Robert Levine has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for 2012.

Local College Students Hold Vigil For Trayvon

April 05, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities

UMD students Let's Light Up the Sky vigil demands justice for Trayvon Martin. By Jim Handley

UMD Students To Remember Trayvon Martin

April 04, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, American Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

University of Maryland community is invited to discuss Trayvon Martin's killing and its aftermath.WHAT:Trayvon, Tragedy, and Traumas of the Everyday: A Community Conversation

U. Senate Approves Film Major

April 04, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities

Film major returns to UMD as early as next fall.

Confronting Our Differences—Collaboratively

March 22, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities

As a scholar and administrator at UMD, Bonnie Thorton Dill leads from the ground up.