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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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More Than an Observer: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Major Nikita Kale ’25 Takes Action to Solve Big Global Problems

April 08, 2024 Philosophy

Kale, who founded The Observer UMD publication, has held multiple legislative positions and currently interns at Tesla in D.C.

Janelle Wong Honored by American Academy of Political and Social Science

April 08, 2024 American Studies

The UMD professor is one of eight scholars inducted into the prestigious academy this year.
Maryland Today

Sculpture Celebrating David Driskell Unveiled

April 05, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Noted African American artist’s 20-foot-tall work stands outside center named for late professor, artist, scholar.
Maryland Today

‘Finding My Voice and Standing My Ground’

March 29, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

Women deans reflect on stumbling blocks and successes on their paths to leadership.
The Washington Post

A Celebration of David C. Driskell’s Sweeping Influence on the Art World

March 29, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Washington Post features "Driskell and Friends."

Lynn Nottage's Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine Getting NYC Revival

March 25, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

TDPS alum Felicia Curry '00 and Kedren Spencer '10 in the award-winning production "Fabulation" this April.
Maryland Today

Can a Giant Turtle Shell Full of Games Lure Young Voters?

March 25, 2024 Art

Course designs Creative ways to increase college participation in 2024 election.

TDPS Students and Alums Honored By 2023 New Hampshire Theater Awards

March 15, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Andres Poch M.F.A. ’22 won outstanding scenic design in a community production.

Professor Lillian-Yvonne Bertram and Hoa Nguyen ’91 Receive Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants to Artists

March 12, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

They’re among four poets internationally to receive the award.