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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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TDPS in the 2024 Helen Hayes Award Nominations

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

TDPS alumni, faculty and guest artists are among this year’s nominees.
Maryland Today

Jewish Folklore Goes Queer in Alum’s New Novel

January 24, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The mystical and mundane meet in story inspired by author’s Eastern European family matriarchs.

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 will have a strong Maryland connection

January 12, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

TDPS alum Natasha Rothwell '03 joins "The White Lotus" Season 3.

Poets & Writers

Poetry NFTs Are Having a Moment

December 15, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

Poets & Writers features English Professor Lillian-Yvonne Bertram.

Isabella Chilcoat ’23 Looks Ahead to a Career in the Art World

December 15, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, Art History and Archaeology

The graduating senior art history major had opportunities to hone skills in arts research, curation, management, acquisition and more at UMD.

Choreographer Ama Law ’08 MFA ’19 Brings Signature Street Style Back to UMD

December 07, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The dance artist-in-residence is teaching and collaborating with UMD students.

Maryland Today

7 Toys That Stand the Test of Time

December 06, 2023 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

From LEGO to Slinky, alum toy marketer finds ‘what’s old is certainly new again.’

Assistant Professor of French Receives NHPRC-Mellon Planning Grant to Create Digital Edition of Global Antislavery Periodical

December 06, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, French, College of Arts and Humanities, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

The Revue des Colonies was published in France between 1834 and 1842.
The Washington Post

In the Galleries: Exhibits Highlight Maternal Themes Past and Present

December 01, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, University of Maryland Art Gallery

The Washington Post reviews two exhibitions on display at the University of Maryland Art Gallery.

Review: Kyle Marshall’s History Lessons, in Fragments

December 01, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The New York Times highlighted M.F.A. Dance candidate Bree Breeden's performance.