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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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The Diamondback

“Keep Creating” Initiative Encourages UMD Students To Make Art Amid Pandemic

April 29, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Keep Creating UMD in the Diamondback.

Steinway Delivers Pianos To UMD Students For Free During Coronavirus Lockdown

April 27, 2020 School of Music

The piano company decided to help the College Park campus after its music faculty reached out to an alum for help.

Maryland Day activity book for all ages!

April 23, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Keep the Maryland Day spirit alive from home

Conferences Canceled, Musicologists Turn To Zoom

April 23, 2020 School of Music

William Robin, assistant professor of musicology, co-founds new colloquium.

Quarantine in Seventeen

April 22, 2020 English

Haiku contest looks for quick—but poetic—insights on life at home.

Hitting ‘Play’ At Home

April 17, 2020 University of Maryland Art Gallery

UMD Art Gallery’s online exhibit explores our tech reliance.

Eric Corbie ’20 Enjoys Exploring Innovative Applications Of History

April 17, 2020 History

The history major is interning at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Special Delivery: Pianos To Students' Homes

April 16, 2020 School of Music

School of Music, Steinway harmonize to help 7 performers keep practicing.

Maryland Opera Singers Perform in Parks

April 15, 2020 School of Music

School of Music students featured on NBC4.

National Orchestral Institute + Festival Releases Fourth Naxos Label Album

April 15, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Album features Conductor James Judd and Wolf Trap Opera