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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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November Issue of The Observer, founded by HH student Nikita Kale, Out Now

December 01, 2022 Honors Humanities

The Observer, run by Honors Humanities student Nikita Kale, is UMD's sole political publication.

Stylus Now Accepting Submissions

December 01, 2022 Honors Humanities

Stylus is now accepting submissions. Submit your work today!
New York Times

Help Black Farmers, Who Know Hyperlocal Doesn’t Mean Fancy

November 29, 2022 American Studies

Professor of American Studies Psyche Williams-Forson's research is featured in The New York Times.
Maryland Today

Professor Combines Art and Data to Capture Beauty, Diversity of Arctic Ice

November 28, 2022 Art

Assistant Professor of Art Cy Keener collaborates on a new exhibition at the National Academy of Sciences.
The Washington Post

In the Galleries: A Celebration of Latin American Sculpture

November 25, 2022 University of Maryland Art Gallery

Rarely seen works of modern and contemporary art depict multifaceted qualities of the medium.

Maryland Opera Studio Wins National Production Award

November 21, 2022 School of Music, Maryland Opera Studio, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The program was recognized for its spring production of John Musto and Mark Campbell’s “Later the Same Evening.”
Maryland Today

Young Punks

November 18, 2022 College of Arts and Humanities

Newly acquired photos capture a slice of D.C.’s musical history.

David C. Driskell Center's Archives Receives Gift of Major Artist's Archive, the Alonzo Davis Collection

November 18, 2022 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Driskell Center will be home to the Alonzo Davis Collection, a gift from the artist.

A Showcase of Dance

November 17, 2022 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

M.F.A. candidates Caroline Rocher Barnes, Cyrah L. Ward and Carlo Antonio Villanueva present their thesis performances Nov. 17-20.

Learning from the Ancient World

November 16, 2022 Classics

Senior classics and criminology and criminal justice double major Genevieve Menthen ’23 said ARHU has helped her “be a better person and global citizen.”