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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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National Endowment for the Humanities

Emancipation, Interpreted

October 24, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, History, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

TDPS Master's candidate Drew Barker is awarded first place in the NEH Emancipation Nation Student Contest for his one-act play.

Internationally Acclaimed Ceo To Speak At Grunig Lecture Tuesday

October 22, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Hill+Knowlton CEO Jack Martin to lecture on digital media redefining the communication industry.

2012-13 Worldwise Arts & Humanities Dean's Lecture Series

October 22, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities

The 2012-13 WORLDWISE Arts and Humanities Dean's Lecture Series features four exciting speakers who will stimulate conversations about issues that cross arts and humanities disciplines.

Arhu Year In Review: 2011-2012

October 19, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities

Learn more about important data, achievements and research in the College of Arts and Humanities over the 2011-2012 academic year.

Audio: The First Presidential Debate From A Cultural Viewpoint

October 15, 2012 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

UMD American Studies Professor, Sheri Parks, talks with Dave Ottalini about the first Presidential Debate from a cultural standpoint.

Video: Ms. Magazine 40Th Anniversary

October 15, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Dean Thornton Dill spoke at Ms. Magazine's 40th Anniversary Luncheon alongside Co-Founder, Gloria Steinem.By CSPAN

Drawing Up An Appetite

October 12, 2012 Art, College of Arts and Humanities

Dining Services turns to design students to spruce up marketing. 
Ms. Magazine

Ms. Celebrates 40 At Sold-Out Press Club Event

October 11, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Dean Thornton Dill, the chair of the Ms. Committee of Scholars, explained the important connections between women's studies scholars and Ms. Magazine.

Mckeldin Library'S Terrapin Learning Commons Showcases Digital Art

October 01, 2012 Art, College of Arts and Humanities, Technology

Opening coincides with new services for the new school year.