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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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2023 Anderson Hopkins Award Winners Announced

January 25, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Awardees include Felicia Curry, Kate Eastwood Norris, Lawrence Redmond, and Helen Huang.

Cover Story with ARHU Dean Stephanie Shonekan

January 23, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities

Listen weekly to Shonekan’s podcast that ‘uncovers the covers’ of our most classic songs.
The New York Times

A Raucous New Festival, With a Friends and Family Vibe

January 19, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The interdisciplinary Out-FRONT! fills a gap in the dance calendar.

Honors Humanities Reimagines Learning with Multidisciplinary Guest Speakers

December 21, 2022 College of Arts and Humanities

Honors Humanities seminars encourage students to reconsider what art is and what role it can play in their lives.

Honors Humanities Reimagines Learning with Multidisciplinary Guest Speakers

December 20, 2022 Honors Humanities

Honors Humanities seminars encourage students to reconsider what art is and what role it can play in their lives.

a2ru's 2023 Emerging Creatives Student Summit Accepting Applications Now

December 15, 2022 Honors Humanities

Interested students should send a one-page document explaining their interest in the Emerging Creatives program by Jan. 9.

UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble Showcases Traditional Samulnori Music

December 13, 2022 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

The University of Maryland's Korean Percussion Ensemble plays traditional Samulnori music, a genre that focuses on four traditional instruments.

UMD’s Gamelan Saraswati and Japanese Koto Ensembles Perform in Multicultural Concert

December 13, 2022 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

The University of Maryland's Gamelan Saraswati and Japanese Koto Ensembles present a night of world music

Putting the Artistry in Dentistry

December 12, 2022 Art

Studio art major Casey Taira ’22 plans to pursue dentistry school.

A Musical ‘Cradle’ for Those on the Margins

December 09, 2022 College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Sunday performance features experimental classical music and visiting artist ensemble.