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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New Ideas for Used Materials
April 16, 2024Art class designs Maryland Day installation from found objects.
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Low-Cost Lessons Raise Musical Bar for Local Teens
April 15, 2024Terrapin Community Music School matches grad students with youths to expand access.
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Historian Drafts Supreme Court Brief Contesting Trump’s Immunity Claims
April 15, 2024U.S. founders’ writings show presidents have been subject to law throughout U.S. history, researchers argue.
English Professor Elizabeth Arnold Dies at 65
April 15, 2024Arnold was a poet of national and international acclaim and a beloved teacher and colleague.
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UMD Launches Institute Focused on Ethical AI Development
April 10, 2024Neda Atanasoski, professor and chair of the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, is appointed associate director of education of the institute.
Legendary Poet, Activist and Educator Nikki Giovanni to Help Inaugurate New Frederick Douglass Center
April 08, 2024The center is dedicated to engaging diverse communities—both at the university and well beyond—around issues of social justice and equity.
More Than an Observer: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Major Nikita Kale ’25 Takes Action to Solve Big Global Problems
April 08, 2024Kale, who founded The Observer UMD publication, has held multiple legislative positions and currently interns at Tesla in D.C.
Janelle Wong Honored by American Academy of Political and Social Science
April 08, 2024The UMD professor is one of eight scholars inducted into the prestigious academy this year.
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Sculpture Celebrating David Driskell Unveiled
April 05, 2024Noted African American artist’s 20-foot-tall work stands outside center named for late professor, artist, scholar.
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‘Finding My Voice and Standing My Ground’
March 29, 2024Women deans reflect on stumbling blocks and successes on their paths to leadership.