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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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WMAR

What is Hispanic Heritage Month?

September 15, 2022 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Isabella Alcañiz, associate professor and director of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, speaks to WMAR. 
Maryland Today

24 Faculty and Staff Members to Be Honored at Convocation

September 14, 2022 History

Awards recognize leadership, service and research achievements.
Maryland Today

From Bugs to Bronze Age, Nearly 300 Courses Get Creative Boost

September 12, 2022 Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities

$2.7M in new grants to support experiential learning.
The Diamondback

‘I Felt Heard’

September 12, 2022 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

NextNOW Fest’s Human Library offered space for difficult conversations.

Research Professor of History Julie Taddeo Discusses Queen Elizabeth II's Life and Legacy

September 09, 2022 History

A selection of Taddeo's recent media appearances.
Maryland Today

A New Place to ‘Stumble Upon’ Art

September 08, 2022 University of Maryland Art Gallery, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

ViTA space on campus showcases video art.

Breaking The M.O.L.D. Initiative Launches with In-Depth Discussion of Leadership in Academia

September 07, 2022 American Studies, English, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Communication

The initiative seeks to prepare underrepresented arts and humanities faculty for institutional leadership.
Maryland Today

10 Ways to Dive Into Fun and Creativity at NextNOW Fest

September 06, 2022 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, Art, University of Maryland Art Gallery

Annual UMD arts extravaganza returns with workshops, exhibitions, performances and a skate park.

Digital Skills ‘Break Through’ Across Disciplines

August 24, 2022 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Communication, Art, School of Music

92 students in 24 majors participate in tech program’s Summer Guild.

ARHU Summer Researchers Work on Recovering Democracy, Enslaved.org Projects

August 22, 2022 Communication, History

The Summer Research Opportunities Program encourages talented underrepresented undergraduates from across the country to pursue graduate study.