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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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David C. Driskell Center Bequeathed $2.2M In Art

June 26, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

An African-American art collection valued at more than $2.2 million now belongs to the university’s David C. Driskell Center.

Solid As 30 Rock

June 25, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities

Director of the hit TV series 30 Rock and ARHU alumna Beth McCarthy-Miller brings UMD roots to character Liz Lemon played by Tina Fey.

Art History/Archaeology Professor Receives Dedalus Fellowship

June 20, 2013 Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities

Abigal Mcewen Accepts The 2013 Dedalus Foundation Senior Fellowship For Her Project, “revolutionary Horizons: Art And Polemics In 1950s Cuba.”

English Professor Named Distinguished University Professor

June 20, 2013 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, English

Robert Levine was granted this highest academic honor given to a faculty member for his role in the department and his internationally acclaimed work.

Williams Appointed Associate Dean For Faculty Affairs

June 19, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, History

History Prof Daryle Williams appointed Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in UMD's College of Arts and Humanities.

2013-2014 Spencer Award: Excellence In Graduate Student Achievement

June 18, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, History

ARHU graduate student receives prestigious Mabel S. Spencer Award for Excellence in Graduate Achievement.

Summer Interns Empowered Through Arhu Education

June 17, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities

Learn how students are applying their ARHU education to a variety of summer internships.\r\n

New York City Honors English Doctoral Student

June 17, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Ph.D. candidate Damion Clark received a Big Apple Award: Recognizing Teacher Excellence in New York City for his work teaching eleventh and twelfth grade students.