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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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Professor of Communication’s New Book Examines Hillary Clinton’s Rhetorical Adaptability

October 19, 2023 Communication

Shawn J. Parry-Giles’ “Hillary Clinton’s Career in Speeches” suggests sexism in politics turns women’s rhetorical strengths into political liabilities.

Maryland Today

$500K Grant to Fund UMD Researcher’s Study of Strategies to Improve Equity in Universities’ Leadership

October 05, 2023 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

New curriculum would help aspiring administrators in medical, public health and STEM sciences.
Maryland Today

How to Be “Foolish”

October 05, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Alumna Sarah Cooper, who went viral for lip-syncing to Trump, releases memoir.
Maryland Today

The Artistry in Maternity

October 05, 2023 University of Maryland Art Gallery

UMD Art Gallery exhibitions contrast traditions, rituals from ancient Africa to modern-day Brooklyn.

Summer in the Statehouse

October 05, 2023 Communication

Senior communication major Jacob Hawthorne ’24 completed an internship in Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s office this past summer.

The Prom Showcases Queer Pride at Clarice Premiere

October 03, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The Diamondback features a review of 'The Prom.'

Dance Principal Lecturer Alvin Mayes Recognized for His Breadth of Work

September 27, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Mayes is the recipient of the 2023 Living Legacy Award by the Maryland Dance Education Association.
Maryland Today

More Than Words

September 27, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Spanish for health professions class goes beyond vocabulary.
Marketplace

Poet Lillian-Yvonne Bertram Explores Money as “a State of Lack”

September 26, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Associate professor of English and director of the M.F.A. program in creative writing talks to Marketplace about their new book, Negative Money.

Breaking the M.O.L.D. Launches Second Cohort for Leaders of Color and Women in Higher Ed

September 22, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, English, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, History, Douglass Center

The Mellon Foundation-funded initiative prepares underrepresented arts and humanities faculty at three Maryland universities for leadership roles.