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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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Fall 2023 Leadership Appointments

June 30, 2023 English, Maryland Language Science Center, Communication, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities

Dean Stephanie Shonekan announces new ARHU leadership appointments.
Maryland Today

Bookshelf

June 16, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities

New books written by UMD faculty and staff.

Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. Will Take on Title Role in Broadway-Bound Touring Revival of The Wiz

June 15, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

TDPS alum Alan Mingo Jr. ’96 was cast in the national tour of the Broadway-bound revival of “The Wiz.”

LA Times

Opinion: Affirmative Action Isn’t Hurting Asian Americans. Here’s why that myth survives.

June 14, 2023 American Studies

Read Professor of American Studies Janelle Wong's piece in the LA Times.

NEH Summer Stipends FY2023 

June 13, 2023

Summer Stipends provide $6,000 in support for continuous full-time work on a humanities project for a period of two consecutive months.

Spectacular 2023-24 Season Events at The Clarice are Now on Sale!

June 06, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Presented by The Clarice, School of Music and School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.

Renowned TDPS Board of Visitor Members, UMD Alumni Sarah Cooper and Adam Shapiro Deliver Spring Commencement Addresses

May 26, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Watch their remarks to graduates.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the University of Maryland’s Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and School of Music Announce Groundbreaking Partnership

May 25, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music

The collaboration marks a significant investment in the community, students and the future of orchestral music.

Poet Shara McCallum MFA ’96 Named 2023 Guggenheim Fellow

May 25, 2023 English, College of Arts and Humanities

The fellowship will support McCallum’s upcoming project, a collection of poems in response to Jamaican visual art.

TDPS Alum and Faculty Member Win 2023 Helen Hayes Awards

May 24, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Costume designer Jeannette Christensen '17 and Associate Professor Jared Mezzocchi were recognized for their achievements in costume design and media/projections design, respectively.