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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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The Diamondback

‘Remind Ourselves of Each Other’s Humanity’

February 20, 2023 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

Open mic night raises funds for Turkey, Syria.
Associated Press

Biden’s Empathy Shapes Policy, But Some Voters Don’t Feel It

February 17, 2023 Communication

Professor of Communication Shawn Parry-Giles quoted in Associated Press feature.

ARHU Faculty Awarded Grand Challenges Grants

February 16, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Linguistics, American Studies, Communication, Philosophy, School of Music, English, History, National Foreign Language Center

The grants fund $30 million to UMD faculty focused on groundbreaking, impactful research that will shape the future of our community, state, nation and world.

‘Opera for All’

February 16, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Maryland Opera Studio to Perform Contemporary Works in Weekend Dedicated to Female Composers
Maryland Today

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February 15, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU dean’s podcast debates musical remakes.
NBC4 Washington

Black Art on Exhibit at University of Maryland

February 14, 2023 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, Art History and Archaeology

Driskell Center exhibition, curated by Department of Art History and Archaeology graduate students, featured on NBC4 Washington.
NPR's Morning Edition

Melting Guns and Bullet Casings, This Artist Turns Weapons into Bells

February 14, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, Art

Stephanie Mercedes, an M.F.A student in the Department of Art, featured on NPR's "Morning Edition."
Maryland Today

The World Through the Eyes of a UMD Benefactor

February 14, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland Art Gallery

Clarice Smith’s paintings go on display at her namesake building.

Live From New York, It's a Terp!

February 10, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Director of Choral Activities Jason Max Ferdinand and the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers Perform With Coldplay on 'SNL'
Maryland Today

Arts Showcase Calls for R&R: Risk and Regeneration

February 08, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Three-day BlackLight Summit brings underrepresented dance artists together to reimagine the future.