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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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During Pandemic, UMD’s National Orchestral Institute + Festival Changes Its Tune

June 12, 2020 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Organizers of acclaimed event compose creative virtual experiences for musicians.

Virtual Performance of "Jupiter"

May 22, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

The UMD Symphony Orchestra performs a selection of "Jupiter" from Holst's "The Planets."

An Artful Solution

May 21, 2020 Art

MFA thesis showcase goes virtual.
The Atlantic

Tree Beyond Your Window

May 21, 2020 English

Poem by Professor Michael Collier in The Atlantic.

University of Maryland Victory Song

May 18, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

A virtual Mighty Sound of Maryland!
The New York Times

The 1918 Pandemic’s Impact on Music? Surprisingly Little

May 06, 2020 School of Music

William Robin, assistant professor of musicology, has his article published in The New York Times.
The Diamondback

The Show Must Go On

May 01, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

UMD theatre students pivot to virtual show on Zoom.
Washington Post

Shut Out Of Their Practice Rooms, U-Md. Pianists Get A Special Delivery

April 30, 2020 School of Music

The School of Music in the Washington Post.
Washington Post

How do you do live theater in a pandemic?

April 30, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

U-Md. experiments with Zoom-staged version of 'She Kills Monsters.'

Communication During Coronavirus

April 30, 2020 Communication

Two faculty members in the department of communication are among 11 recipients of Coronavirus Research Seed Fund Awards from the Division of Research.