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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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The Diamondback

The Shed Provides a Rehearsal Space, Instrument Rentals and Community

February 04, 2022 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Owner and Co-Director of Percussion Studies Jauvon Gilliam wants The Shed to be a place of community for all types of artists.
Maryland Today

Shining a ‘Light’ on Dance

February 03, 2022 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Three-day summit grappling with race, gender, sexuality and the pandemic starts today.

2021 Dean’s Scholars Awards Recipients

February 03, 2022 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU students celebrated for academic excellence.
Maryland Today

The Next Chapter for British Lit at UMD

January 31, 2022 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Alum’s bequest aims to create appreciation of classic works in new generations, support the College of Education and Terps from foster homes.
Maryland Today

Surveying the Artistic Landscape

January 31, 2022 School of Music

NEA-funded research lab studies arts education in K-12 schools.
Maryland Today

Drum Roll for Latest Discovery District Arrival

January 31, 2022 School of Music

School of Music lecturer opens studio space, percussion instrument rental.
Metro Weekly

Tariq O'Meally is Lighting the Way at The Clarice's BlackLight Summit

January 28, 2022 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The second BlackLight Summit at the University of Maryland showcases emerging BIPOC and LGBTQ dancers.

Trevor Parry-Giles Appointed Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

January 27, 2022 Communication, College of Arts and Humanities

Professor of communication will coordinate and implement DEI initiatives, collect and share data, revise college policies and procedures and more.

From the Writing Center to Penguin Random House

January 26, 2022 English, College of Arts and Humanities

English and American studies alum Jordan Aaronson ’16 touts her experiences at UMD with helping her land a dream job in publishing.

Apply Now: Funding Support for Conference, Event and Programming

January 25, 2022 College of Arts and Humanities

Receive funding support for conferences, events and programming sponsored by ARHU.