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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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Congratulations ARHU Graduates!

May 24, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities

Dean Stephanie Shonekan recognizes ARHU graduates at the campuswide Spring 2023 Commencement.

TDPS Students Perform ‘Our Time’ as Part of Sondheim Legacy Project at Signature Theatre

May 22, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Watch this beautiful rendition of a song about change and possibility.

Paulina Leder ’23 Named Undergrad Researcher of the Year

May 22, 2023 History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The triple major explored filmmaker’s striving for artistic freedom in East Germany.

Maryland Today

Nearly 80 Terps Honored as Senior Marshals

May 17, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities

Program recognizes students for academic, extracurricular and personal accomplishments.

Renowned Countertenor John Holiday Joins School of Music Faculty

May 17, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Holiday, a successful singer in opera, jazz, gospel and pop genres, starts his position this fall.

Emma Friedman Lands ‘Dream’ Summer Internship at NASA Goddard

May 16, 2023 English

The junior English major and astronomy minor will blend her interests to tell stories about outer space.

Associate Professor of Communication Damien Pfister Announced as Director of Design Cultures & Creativity

May 15, 2023 Communication

Pfister begins his new role on July 1.

Patrick Warfield Named Director of the School of Music at the University of Minnesota

May 09, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Warfield led UMD’s campuswide Arts for All initiative, pioneering new programs and new curricula, and served as associate dean for arts and programming in ARHU.
Maryland Today

Basketball-Art Project Leaves Mark on Baltimore Community Center

May 08, 2023 Art

Collaboration brings together neighborhood children, art professor, student-athletes to create paintings.
Maryland Today

Clarvit Studio and Courtyard Expands Artistic Possibilities at UMD

May 08, 2023 Art

New space and resources enhance university’s Arts for All initiative.