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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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An Afternoon Zoom With Yo-Yo Ma

May 18, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Music student reflects on masterclass with the international cello virtuoso.
Maryland Today

In the ‘Midst’ of It All

April 13, 2021 Art

New exhibit at Stamp Gallery highlights graduate students’ work during COVID.
Frontrunner

An Interview with Curator Taras Matla

April 12, 2021 University of Maryland Art Gallery

The University of Maryland Art Gallery's Associate Director Taras Matla is interviewed by Frontrunner.
Maryland Today

Seeing COVID-19’s Mark

February 03, 2021 Art

Art student’s ‘accounting’ makes toll visible.

Blown Away

January 26, 2021 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Performing arts at Maryland keep creating.

HowlRound

Reverse-Engineering Zoom with Isadora

January 04, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Site-Specific performance for the internet.
Maryland Today

‘Fearless’ New Voices Take the Stage

November 19, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Festival showcases young playwrights.

Classics Major Leads Way for More ASL Classes

October 22, 2020 Classics

Junior Zoe Singleton ’22 has a passion for accessibility and digital media.

ARHU 2019-20 Year in Review

October 20, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Learn about some of the college's highlights over the 2019-20 academic year.

Arts and Humanities Colloquium: Marisa Parham Discusses "Purpose, Frivolity, Futures: What, Really, is inclusion?"

October 12, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities, English

ARHU professor's talk is part of a new series centering racism, equity and justice.