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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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Professor of Cinema and Media Studies and French Wins Prestigious Camargo Fellowship

November 04, 2022 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Caroline Eades is working on a project that examines the contributions of Habib Benglia, the first actor of African origin in French cinema.

'David C. Driskell and Friends' Opens at Wilkes University Before Traveling to Driskell Center

November 01, 2022 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

A traveling exhibition dedicated to David C. Driskell and his artist friends opens at Wilkes University before it travels to the Driskell Center.
NPR Marketplace Morning Report

Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center Isabella Alcañiz Featured on NPR

October 31, 2022 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Russia sparks a rise in grain prices.

Emily Eason Recognized for her Research

October 28, 2022 Honors Humanities

Eason's Honors Humanities Keystone research put on display by the city of Gaithersburg.

FYB Author Favianna Rodriguez Interviewed by Honors Humanities Freshman Class

October 28, 2022 Honors Humanities

Climate artist, author, and activist Favianna Rodriguez describes the 'Yes' depicted in her art.

On Deck to Teach

October 26, 2022 History

Senior history and education double major—and baseball aficionado—Christopher Roberts is eager to bring history to life for his students.

Maryland Today

School of Music Alum Wins Coveted MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’

October 24, 2022 School of Music

Jazz cellist and composer is known for improvisation, unexpected sounds.
What It Takes: The Mighty Sound of Maryland

What It Takes: The Mighty Sound of Maryland

October 21, 2022 School of Music, Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band, College of Arts and Humanities

Marching band members share secrets behind spectacular halftime shows.

ARHU Convocation Contest

October 17, 2022 College of Arts and Humanities

Enter for your chance to win a lunch with Dean Stephanie Shonekan.