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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 National Orchestral Institute + Festival Announces its 2021 Festival Lineup

May 26, 2021 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The 34-year-old summer festival welcomes visionary conductor Marin Alsop as new music director and offers in-person and livestream performances.

English Department to Offer ‘Storytelling with Code’ Course this Fall

May 25, 2021 English, College of Arts and Humanities

The course comes out of Associate Professor Kari Kraus’ 2020–21 Long Teaching Fellowship.

Arts & Humanities Dean's Colloquium Series on Race, Equity & Justice: GerShun Avilez Discusses "Black Queer Freedom: Spaces of Injury and Paths of Desire"

May 24, 2021 English

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

Three ARHU Faculty Members Named Graduate Faculty Mentors of the Year

May 24, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Linguistics, American Studies

Melissa Blanco Borelli of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Naomi Feldman of the Department of Linguistics and Nancy Raquel Mirabal of the Department of American Studies are recognized.

Leading With Empathy On and Off Stage

May 21, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Senior Maria De Barros ’21 will move to New York City to pursue a career in stage management.

A Path to the Performing Arts

May 19, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Senior music major Jillian Tate ’21 reflects on her years at Maryland developing skills as both a performer and a leader.

From Displacement to Triumph

May 19, 2021 Communication

Graduating communication major Anabella Berti ’21 will use the range of skills she developed at Maryland to support her family's chocolate business.

An Afternoon Zoom With Yo-Yo Ma

May 18, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Music student reflects on masterclass with the international cello virtuoso.

History Major Andrew Forschler ’21 Named Undergrad Researcher of the Year

May 14, 2021 History

The honors student has conducted historical research focused around gender, sexuality and performance.
Fortune Magazine

English Alum Dwayne Betts Listed on Fortune Magazine's World’s 50 Greatest Leaders

May 12, 2021 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Today Betts is also striving to give other incarcerated people the same opportunity he had for a transformative encounter with literature.