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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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In Memoriam: Professor Alan Pasch

June 15, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, Philosophy

ARHU mourns the passing of Philosophy professor, Alan Pasch.

ARHU Makes Historic Appointment

June 08, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

Dill to lead college as first black female dean while permanent search continues. By Leah Villanueva

Bonnie Thornton Dill Named Dean Of Arts And Humanities

June 02, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Women's studies Chair Bonnie Thornton Dill serving two-year term as ARHU dean.
The Washington Post

Majoring In Humanities Doesn't Cause Lesser Incomes

May 27, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, Art History and Archaeology

Arhu's Joshua Shannon Weighs-In On Why Humanities Majors Don't Automatically Earn Less After College.

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April 29, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

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Versatile Phd Satisfaction Survey

April 26, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities

Please tell us what you think about Versatile PhD by taking a 5 minute survey.

ARHU Faculty Tenure & Promotion Awards Announced

April 15, 2011 Art, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities, History, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

UPDATE: The College is pleased to announce that 11 faculty members have been awarded promotion and/or tenure.

Conference: 35 Years Of Feminist Scholarship

April 14, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Conference celebrates UMD's Claire Moses for her 35 years of feminist scholarship.WHAT:

UMD Graduate Student Wins Miller Center National Fellowship

April 14, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, History

ARHU graduate student Robert Henderson, department of history, wins a national fellowship.