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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

New Outreach Program Strikes Chords of Connection

April 22, 2024 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Partnership with city ferries local seniors to music performances at The Clarice.

‘Are We at War Yet?’ at University of Maryland captures a global unease

April 22, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

DC Theater Arts' review of "Are We At War Yet?"

Dylan Lewis Named to Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography

April 22, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

The prestigious fellowship is a capstone graduate career achievement for the English doctoral candidate.
Maryland Today

With Terps’ Captioning System, a Silent Revolution Could Take Center Stage

April 18, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Theatre designers seek to improve deaf community’s access to live performances.
Maryland Today

New Ideas for Used Materials

April 16, 2024 Art

Art class designs Maryland Day installation from found objects.
Maryland Today

Low-Cost Lessons Raise Musical Bar for Local Teens

April 15, 2024 School of Music

Terrapin Community Music School matches grad students with youths to expand access.
Maryland Today

Historian Drafts Supreme Court Brief Contesting Trump’s Immunity Claims

April 15, 2024 History

U.S. founders’ writings show presidents have been subject to law throughout U.S. history, researchers argue.

English Professor Elizabeth Arnold Dies at 65

April 15, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Arnold was a poet of national and international acclaim and a beloved teacher and colleague.
Maryland Today

UMD Launches Institute Focused on Ethical AI Development

April 10, 2024 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Neda Atanasoski, professor and chair of the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, is appointed associate director of education of the institute.

Legendary Poet, Activist and Educator Nikki Giovanni to Help Inaugurate New Frederick Douglass Center

April 08, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, Douglass Center

The center is dedicated to engaging diverse communities—both at the university and well beyond—around issues of social justice and equity.