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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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Umd Historian Named Guggenheim Fellow

April 23, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Professor Holly Brewer wins prestigious fellowship to research British influence on early American slavery.

Anthony Romero Visits Umd For Arts & Humanities Dean’S Lecture

April 23, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Executive Director of the ACLU talks LGBT rights, surveillance and criminal justice reform.

2014-2015 Boren Scholarship Recipients

April 23, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

12 Maryland undergraduates won Boren Scholarships, which provide up to $20,000 for long-term language-focused study abroad.

Professors David Sartorius And Mikhail Dolbilov Granted Tenure & Promotion To Associate Professors

April 18, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

The Department of History welcomes two new associate professors to its ranks, Professors David Sartorius and Mikhail Dolbilov.

Making Contact - Shh!: Life In A State Of Surveillance

April 18, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

This interview from Berkeley, CA-based radio features Hasan Elahi, artist, associate professor and director of the Digital Cultures and Creativity program.

Student Success At Arts, Humanities & You

April 14, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

On March 8, nearly 40 high school sophomores and juniors attended speeches and mock class sessions with ARHU faculty.

Piotr H Kosicki Awarded The W. Glenn Campbell And Rita Ricardo-Campbell Hoover National Fellowship At Stanford University

April 13, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Piotr H Kosicki is a W. Glenn Campbell and Rita Ricardo-Campbell National Fellow for 2014–2015 at the Hoover Institution. He also received the 2014-15 Distinguished Fellowship of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Notre...

2014-2015 National Fellowships And Scholarships

April 11, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU students win Borens, Fulbrights, and Critical Language scholarships. Stay tuned for further updates as winners are announced!

2014-2015 Arhu Fulbright Recipients

April 10, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Stay tuned for continuous updates on the ARHU Fulbright awardees.

Civil Rights Activist Charlayne Hunter-Gault Shares Integration Experience

April 10, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Celebrated journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault speaks at the David C. Driskell Center about integration at the University of Georgia.