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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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Maryland Today

‘Their Histories Are Histories of Solidarity’

October 04, 2022 History, English

UMD experts help new PBS documentaries present fuller picture of Tubman, Douglass.

Arts and Humanities Colloquium: Catherine Knight Steele Discusses Her Book "Black Digital Feminism"

October 04, 2022 Communication

The talk is part of a series centering ARHU faculty expertise on issues of systemic racism, inequality and social justice.
Maryland Today

Initiative ‘Borrowing’ Libraries Will Expand Access to Dental Care

September 29, 2022 English

UMD to lead NIH-funded initiative aimed at supporting marginalized communities.
Maryland Today

Jazzing Up Greater College Park

September 28, 2022 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Clarice to host monthly Musical Jam at The Hall CP.
The Diamondback

Mighty Sound of Maryland and Maryland Steelpan Collective Unite for Oct. 1 Halftime Show

September 28, 2022 School of Music

The Diamondback previews the upcoming halftime show.

Catherine Knight Steele is Helping Students Find a Place in Black Digital Studies

September 26, 2022 Communication

The associate professor of communication is a leading innovator at the intersection of race, gender and media.

TDPS Welcomes New Faculty Members

September 23, 2022 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Two artist-scholars join the TDPS faculty in Fall 2022; one faculty member joins Maya Brin Institute.

Maryland Today

Drawing a Path From Vaccine Hesitancy to Vaccine Confidence

September 23, 2022 Jimenez-Porter Writers' House, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Center’s graphic novel series, featuring Terp artists, showcases local pandemic stories.

Tell and Show

September 15, 2022 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Guests curate Driskell Center exhibit by sharing artworks that moved them.
Terp

A ‘Word’ About Research

September 15, 2022 Maryland Language Science Center, Linguistics

Museum-based project engages broader public on language science.