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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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Arts and Humanities Colloquium: Michael Ross

November 16, 2022 College of Arts and Humanities

Professor of History Discusses the Supreme Court, Stare Decisis and the Inapt Comparisons Between the Dobbs Decision and Brown v. Board of Education
Today.com

Did Peter Townsend and Princess Margaret Ever Reunite, Like 'The Crown' Shows?

November 14, 2022 History

Research Professor of History Julie Taddeo spoke to Today.com.
The Diamondback

Maryland Opera Studio to Perform the Timeless Opera Classic ‘La Bohème’

November 11, 2022 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Witness the story of 4 bohemian roommates in Maryland Opera Studio's production of La bohème.
Maryland Today

$1M NSF Award to Support Data-powered Fight Against Pandemics

November 10, 2022 Communication

System to use social Media, GPS, Government Data to Improve Predictive Models, Communications
Maryland Today

New Documentary Captures ‘The Soldier’s Opinion’

November 08, 2022 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, History

Film based on professor’s research sheds light on five-decade ‘big brother apparatus’ in Israel.
Maryland Today

Six New MPower Professors Announced

November 07, 2022 Linguistics

Professor of Linguistics Philip S. Resnik awarded $150K to pursue collaborative research.
Maryland Today

Rachel Robin named Merrill Presidential Scholar

November 04, 2022 Honors Humanities, College of Arts and Humanities

Honors Humanities alum Rachel Robin named Merrill Presidential Scholar.
Maryland Today

19 Seniors Honored as Merrill Presidential Scholars

November 04, 2022 Communication, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Linguistics

Program recognizes stellar students along with teacher, faculty mentors.

Professor of Cinema and Media Studies and French Wins Prestigious Camargo Fellowship

November 04, 2022 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Caroline Eades is working on a project that examines the contributions of Habib Benglia, the first actor of African origin in French cinema.

'David C. Driskell and Friends' Opens at Wilkes University Before Traveling to Driskell Center

November 01, 2022 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

A traveling exhibition dedicated to David C. Driskell and his artist friends opens at Wilkes University before it travels to the Driskell Center.