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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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Creating Community Connections

December 15, 2021 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

During her years at UMD, graduating senior Erin Namovicz ’21, a double major in Spanish and criminology and criminal justice, took her language skills and interest in law to the local community.
The Diamondback

UMD’s Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Returns to Memorial Chapel

December 14, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols returned for its 20th year after last year’s virtual performance.
Maryland Today

A Portrait-Worthy Legacy

December 13, 2021 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Art History and Archaeology

Clarice Smith, major supporter of the arts at UMD, dies.
The Diamondback

UMD, Two Other State Schools Get $3 Million Grant to Increase Campus Leadership Diversity

December 13, 2021 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The Diamondback covers Breaking the M.O.L.D.
The Diamondback

UMD Ensembles Perform Traditional Japanese and Balinese Music

December 12, 2021 School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College of Arts and Humanities

The Japanese Koto & Balinese Gamelan take audiences' breath away.
The Diamondback

UMD Repertoire Orchestra Tells Passionate Stories From Sicily to the ‘New World’

December 10, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The University of Maryland School of Music’s UMD Repertoire Orchestra told magnificent stories within a 65-minute program.
Maryland Today

Women’s Work

December 08, 2021 History

In new book, alum historian chronicles the grassroots work to recognize women’s sacrifices, service during World War I.

Arts and Humanities Colloquium: Janelle Wong Discusses Black and Asian American Relations in U.S. Politics Today

December 07, 2021 American Studies

The talk is part of a series centering ARHU faculty expertise on issues of systemic racism, inequality and social justice.
The Diamondback

‘A Kind of Ache’: Builds a World for the Queer Community

December 07, 2021 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Performance featured in the Diamondback.

UGA and UMD Researchers Partner to Explore Strategies for Combatting Misinformation During Health Crises

December 06, 2021 Communication

Yan Jin and Brooke Fisher Liu lead FDA sponsored research to gather evidence to guide future messaging.