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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

Dance Work Seeks to Convey Toll of Climate Catastrophe

September 21, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Clarice artists-in-residence use technology to create a disorienting new world.

Distinguished University Professor Robert S. Levine Awarded NEH Public Scholars Grant for Book on Harriet Beecher Stowe

September 20, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities, Douglass Center

The grant will support Levine’s book in progress, under contract with W. W. Norton, and intended for a broad public audience.

ARHU 2023 Service Award Winners Announced

September 19, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Six exceptional members of the ARHU community received an annual service award.

ARHU Faculty Earn Promotion and Tenure

September 19, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities

31 faculty members have received promotion and/or tenure.

ARHU Recognizes Staff for Their Length of Service

September 19, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities

Staff members have worked for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 35 and 45 years at UMD.

A Smithsonian Instrumental

September 18, 2023 School of Music, Strings, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Lecturer Kenneth Slowik oversees instruments collection at National Museum of American History.
Maryland Today

33 Faculty and Staff to Be Honored at Convocation

September 13, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU faculty among honorees.
Maryland Today

Accolades: Faculty and Staff Awards and Honors

September 13, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities

A roundup of recent accomplishments.
The Diamondback

NextDANCE Highlights Student Performers at The Clarice

September 13, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Diamondback features NextDANCE, part of NextNOW Fest.