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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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Maryland Today

10 Creative Ways to Celebrate NextNOW Fest’s First Decade

September 05, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Terps-centric arts extravaganza to feature nearly 60 exhibitions, performances, activities.
Maryland Today

‘Never Thought That Hip-Hop Would Take It This Far’

September 05, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

As genre turns 50, ARHU Dean, ethnomusicologist lists 12 songs that mirrored American history.

English Professor and Chair Amanda Bailey Appointed ARHU ADVANCE Professor

September 05, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

A long-time mentor to women faculty and faculty of color, Bailey plans to build community and initiate conversations for faculty across the College of Arts and Humanities.

TDPS Welcomes New Faculty

August 31, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Three artist-scholars join the TDPS faculty in Fall 2023.
Maryland Today

It’s ‘All About Trump’—Despite His Absence

August 22, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Department of Communication expert explains why most GOP candidates still won’t tackle the front-runner.

Three ARHU Faculty Members Named Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

August 14, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Julie Greene of the Department of History; Valerie Orlando of the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; and Scot Reese of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies were selected for the honor.

Matthew Kirschenbaum Named Distinguished University Professor

August 08, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Kirschenbaum is a renowned researcher, teacher, public intellectual and contributor to media studies, digital humanities, electronic literature and book history.

Craig Kier Appointed Director of Arts for All

August 01, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

School of Music associate professor champions the power of the arts to connect everyone together.
Maryland Today

Summ-AR Immersion

July 26, 2023 Art, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Using emerging tech, students create innovative art, interactive games in incubator program.
TIME

Elizabeth Acevedo Has Written Her First Novel for Adults—and It's Full of Magic

July 25, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Creative writing M.F.A. alum is profiled in TIME on her upcoming novel, Family Lore.