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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 Grad Accepted To Upenn Research Workshop

June 13, 2013 History, College of Arts and Humanities

Sam Ginty presented his award-winning thesis at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies Undergraduate Research Workshop in April.

Department Of History Welcomes New Assistant Professors

June 11, 2013 History, College of Arts and Humanities

Join us in welcoming Piotr Kosicki, who will teach Russian History, and Colleen Woods, who will teach United States History, for the Department of History.

2013-2014 Research And Scholarship Summer Award Recipients

June 11, 2013 History, College of Arts and Humanities

Department of History faculty members win prestigious Research and Scholarship Summer Award.

History Professor Receives President’S Commission On Ethnic Minority Issues Award

June 11, 2013 History, College of Arts and Humanities

Professor Lisa Mar accepts 2013 Faculty Minority Achievement Award.

2013-2014 Ronald E. Mcnair Graduate Fellowship Recipient

June 11, 2013 History, College of Arts and Humanities

Department of History graduate students receive prestigious Ronald E. McNair Graduate Fellowship.

2013-2014 Graduate Student Summer Research Fellowship Recipients

June 11, 2013 History, College of Arts and Humanities

Department of History graduate students receive prestigious Graduate Student Summer Research Fellowships.

2013-2014 Ann G. Wylie Dissertation Fellowship Recipients

June 11, 2013 History, College of Arts and Humanities

Department of History doctoral students receive prestigious Ann G. Wylie Dissertation Fellowship.

2013-2014 Graduate Student And Faculty Fellowships, Scholarships And Awards

June 11, 2013 History, College of Arts and Humanities

Department of History graduate students and faculty members receive fellowships, scholarships and awards.
Online Muslim forums foster tolerance and fuel vitriol

Online Muslim Forums Foster Tolerance And Fuel Vitriol

June 11, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Communications Professor Sahar Khamis comments in a Religion News Service article about how she wants Muslims to use the Internet in a way that promotes civil discourse.