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Art, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, University of Maryland Art Gallery

A Well-Framed Career for Driskell Center Staffer

Art grad’s print to be featured in spring exhibition.

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The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

UMD Awarded $3.6M Mellon Foundation Grant to Advance Indigenous Archives

Project will develop tools, standards and reparative practices to restore Indigenous histories.

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School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

A ‘Mind-Blowing’ Premiere, 130 Years Later

Clarice Presents and the School of Music, together with OperaCréole and Opera Lafayette, debut Edmond Dédé's "Morgiane," the oldest existing opera by a Black composer.

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Ozzie Fallick '14, Software Engineer, Google
Linguistics

"Cross-cultural communication is one of the most important skills that I learned at ARHU, and I use it to engage and inform the community in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean about our events, exchanges and any other information that supports our key policy priorities in the region. ARHU gave me the tools to understand why in diplomacy, it’s as much about what you say as how you say it."

Krystle Norman '08, Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
Spanish and Portuguese

"I had always loved art, but I never knew you could make a career out of it until I studied abroad in Rome. There, I took a full course load of art courses and learned all about the factors of being an art professional. It was life-changing. Now I feel lucky that I’m doing something that I’m so passionate about."

Laura Sheridan Raiffe '09, Regional Account Manager, Christie's Fine Arts
Art History and Archaeology

"One of the most important things I got out of my ARHU experience is my ability to parse arguments, think critically and see multiple sides of an issue. Being in law school, it’s important to do that—it’s a skill I use every day. Not a class goes by, not a case gets read that this skill doesn’t come into play."

AJ Clayborne '13, Student, Harvard Law School
English

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Today we celebrate the 98th birthday of the incomparable Leontyne Price, a trailblazing soprano whose artistry and brilliance transformed the world of opera. As the first Black singer to achieve international stardom at the Metropolitan Opera, Price broke barriers with her breathtaking voice, grace, and unwavering commitment to excellence. From her iconic performances in Aida to her groundbreaking impact on generations of musicians, her legacy continues to inspire. Join us in wishing this living legend a Happy Birthday! What’s your favorite Leontyne Price performance? Drop your favorites in the comments! #LeontynePrice #BlackHistoryMonth
Amidst the unpredictability and stress of our world today, we bring you stories that are truly life-affirming. Dive into our latest "Rhyme & Reason" newsletter and discover inspiring tales of student and alumni success, new research and artistic projects that amplify marginalized voices, and exciting events supporting equity, creativity and culture — values that stand strong even as they face challenges. Subscribe to receive Rhyme & Reason each month! Embrace the power of the arts and humanities to uplift and unite us. Read and subscribe. 🔗 in profile.
Be a part of history tonight as composer Edmond Dédé’s 1887 opera “Morgiane,” the oldest existing opera by a Black composer, debuts @theclariceumd, completing a three-city world tour. “Its premiere after 130 years is mind-blowing…It’s such an exciting project artistically, socially and historically,” said Terry Dwyer, executive director of The Clarice. Read more about the opera at the link in bio. Although tickets are sold-out for the in-person performance, register to watch the livestream: go.umd.edu/Morgianelivestream “Morgiane” opens tonight in partnership with OperaCréole, Opera Lafayette, @terpsmusic and Clarice Presents. #blackhistorymonth

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