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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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2013-2014 Scholarship Recipients

October 24, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities

The College of Arts Humanities is pleased to announce the 2013-2014 Senior Scholars, Scholarship Recipients and Freshmen Scholars.

It’s Alive! Shelley-Godwin Digital Archive

October 24, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

UMD partners with New York Public Library and the Bodleian to digitize original Shelley family manuscripts, starting with Mary Shelley’s iconic Frankenstein.
Aljazeera

Updated: Experts Reflect On Egypt'S Turmoil

October 18, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

A cross section of Middle East analysts including UMD Communication Professor Sahar Khamis discuss the implications of the latest wave of violence in Egypt.
Al Arabiya

Press Eject: Did 'Harsh' Egyptian Media Help Topple Mursi?

October 18, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Communication Professor Dr. Sahar Khamis weighs in on the dramatic overthrow of Egyptian leader Mohammad Mursi.
The Washington Post

Art Review: Lauren Frances Moore Evans At Hillyer Art Space

October 17, 2013 Art, College of Arts and Humanities

Lauren Frances Moore, MFA Candidate in Studio Art-Sculpture, presents "Wholeism: Parts and Holes" at Hillyer Art Space in Washington D.C.

Zach Blumenfeld: A Semester In Prague

October 16, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Zach Blumenfeld (Class of 2014) is a Communication major. He studied abroad in Prague, Czech Republic during the Spring, 2013 semester, where he was able to take courses for his major and complete his Global Engagement requirement.
The Chronicle of Higher Education

A Manifesto For Active Learning

October 16, 2013 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Assistant Professor of American Studies and Distinguished Faculty Fellow Jason Farman shares his ideas of learning in "The Chronicle of Higher Education."