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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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Meet Our Students: Amber Ferguson

April 09, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

History major Amber Ferguson '14 speaks about her Maryland experience.
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Gertrude Stein Questionnaire: Dawn Gavin

April 05, 2014 Art, College of Arts and Humanities

An interview with Dawn Gavin, Baltimore-based artist and associate professor in the Department of Art.

Perla M. Guerrero Wins Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

April 04, 2014 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Assistant Professor in American Studies speaks about her fellowship and research on community, ethnicity and public space.

Umd Professor Honored For Contributions To African-American Studies

April 03, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Distinguished University Professor Ira Berlin awarded the 2014 W.E.B. Du Bois Medal by Harvard University's Hutchins Center for African and African American Research.

Graphic Design Undergraduates Win American Advertising Awards In Washington, D.C.

April 02, 2014 Art, College of Arts and Humanities

Four students won a Student Gold ADDYs for Package Design and Book Design from the American Advertising Federation.

Driskell Center Hosts Award-Winning Global Journalist

April 02, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

World-renowned journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault will lecture at the David C. Driskell center on Wednesday, April 9th.

Emancipation'S Long Foreshadowing

March 27, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Ira Berlin visits Harvard for a three-day lecture series and wins the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal.

English Professor Scott Wible Wins 2014 Advancement Of Knowledge Award

March 26, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Scott Wible's book, Shaping Language Policy in the U.S.: The Role of Composition Studies, was awarded for its advancement of the study of foreign language education.