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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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Lifelong Learners Step Up to Enhance Graduate Students’ Success

August 16, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities, Art History and Archaeology

Gift from Helene Stein '74 and husband Michael '76 reflect shared love for art and travel.
New Yorker

UMD English Alum Jason Reynolds '05 Profiled in the New Yorker

August 09, 2021 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Best-selling alum discusses helping young readers discover their own stories.

Experience the Arts Together at The Clarice

August 09, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The performing arts at Maryland announce their Fall 2021 season.
Los Angeles Review of Books

Frederick Douglass and the Trouble with Critical Race Theory

August 02, 2021 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Distinguished University Professor Robert Levine's Essay Featured in LA Review of Books

Professor of Art Foon Sham Receives Outstanding Educator Award

July 30, 2021 Art

The artist-educator has been honored by the International Sculpture Center.

The Baltimore Sun

English Alum Erek Barron Nominated by President Biden to Serve as U.S. Attorney for Maryland

July 26, 2021 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Erek L. Barron ('96, B.A, English) nominated by President Biden to be U.S. Attorney for Maryland, first Democrat in 20 years.

$790K Mellon Grant to Fund Sculpture Commemorating Late Professor and Artist David Driskell, Expand Center’s Archive

July 12, 2021 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Stainless steel abstract artwork to stand outside Cole; Dr. Tritobia Hayes-Benjamin Archive will add up to 25,000 items to UMD collection.

Los Angeles Review of Books Releases UMD English Antiracism Publication

July 06, 2021 English, College of Arts and Humanities

The series “Antiracism in the Contemporary University” is a product of the recent year-long Antiracism Series hosted by the Center for Literary and Comparative Studies.

Senior Staff Leadership Changes

July 01, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

Dean Thornton Dill announces dean’s office leadership changes.

Fall 2021 Leadership Appointments

July 01, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

Dean Thornton Dill announces new leadership appointments.