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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 Annual College Forum: Stumbling Towards Creativity—Overcoming Our Closed Minds

May 06, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

University of Maryland scholars and artists shared their ideas on fostering creativity and counteracting the forces that constrict the mind.
Maryland Today

NEH Grants to Support History Professors’ Research

May 04, 2021 History

Part of $24M awarded nationwide, funds to support work expanding Enslaved.org database and researching book on NYC transit desegregation.

Arts & Humanities Dean's Colloquium Series on Race, Equity & Justice: Jessica Gatlin Discusses “Interdisciplinary Forms of Resistance”

May 04, 2021 Art, College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU professor's talk is part of a series centering racism, equity and justice.
The New York Times

The Play Is Coming From Inside the House

May 04, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Three new virtual productions, set in haunted homes and an interactive hotel, give you the excitement of exploring spaces that are off limits.

$1.4M Grant to Expand Enslaved.org

May 03, 2021 History

The Mellon Foundation continues its support of the database, which contains records on hundreds of thousands of formerly enslaved individuals.
Maryland Today

Short Film, Big Impact

April 30, 2021 Communication, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Two Terps get Oscars shout-out for contributions to Best Animated Short.
Maryland Today

History Professor Specializing in Slavery, Resistance Named Andrew Carnegie Fellow

April 29, 2021 History

Richard Bell to receive $200,000 to research book on desegregation of public transit in New York City.

English Department To Collaborate on Three Antiracism Publications

April 29, 2021 English, College of Arts and Humanities

The publications are a product of the recent year-long Antiracism Series hosted by the Center for Literary and Comparative Studies.
Washington Post

Georgia’s Voter Suppression Laws Betray the Promise of Reconstruction

April 28, 2021 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Distinguished Professor Robert Levine Discusses Georgia’s Voter Suppression Laws in the Washington Post