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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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The New York Times

Carmen Balthrop, Soprano Known for Joplin Opera Role, Dies at 73

September 22, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

After winning a vocal competition in 1975, she starred in “Treemonisha,” which ended up on Broadway. She also sang for a senator.
Michigan State University

HuMetricsHSS Initiative Receives $650,000 Mellon Grant

September 21, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

The initiative is an international partnership committed to establishing more humane indicators of excellence in academia.
The Diamondback

NextNOW Fest Had Something for Everyone This Year

September 21, 2021 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Art

The Diamondback highlights NextNOW Fest 2021.

Arts & Humanities-in-London

September 20, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

New study abroad program launching Spring 2022.

2021–22 New Faculty Appointments

September 19, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Communication, American Studies, History, Art

The college welcomes a new faculty cohort.

Maryland Today

A New Vision for Violin Instruction

September 17, 2021 School of Music

AI-powered app to eyeball posture, form for solo practice.

ARHU Faculty Earn Promotion and Tenure

September 17, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

29 faculty members have received promotion and/or tenure.

ARHU Faculty Named Professor Emeritus/Emerita

September 17, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

13 retired faculty members receive the prestigious title.
The Times of Israel

Jewish Soft Power and Yom Kippur at the United Nations

September 17, 2021 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

The story of how the world organization pegged the Jewish fast day as a holiday embodies the long history of the ‘shtadlan’s’ behind-the-scenes diplomacy.

ARHU Recognizes Staff for Their Length of Service

September 17, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

Staff members have worked for 5, 10, 15, 20, 35 and 40 years at UMD.