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The Supreme Court Turns the President Into a King

Burke Chair of American Cultural and Intellectual History Holly Brewer writes for The New Republic.

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June 26, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The 2024–25 Season at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is Now on Sale!

The more than 50 shows spanning music, theater, dance, comedy and more include both groundbreaking new works and reimagined classics.

June 18, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

Freedom Songs

This Juneteenth, ARHU Dean and Ethnomusicologist Stephanie Shonekan lists six songs reflecting on ‘the complexities of attaining freedom for all.’
June 13, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, School of Music, Art, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, English

Inaugural Arts for All Fellows To Work Across Art, Tech, Science and Social Justice

The 10 faculty and 5 students come from units across campus and will work on projects that engage the public.

June 04, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

Announcing ‘Rhyme & Reason’ the Podcast

ARHU launches a new podcast that features faculty voices exploring timely topics related to race, equity and justice.

May 21, 2024 Communication

Communication Alum Wins Pulitzer for Washington Post AR-15 Series

Emily Guskin ’06 is a polling analyst at the Post.

May 21, 2024 Art

Using Art to Transform ‘Something So Ugly’ into ‘Something So Beautiful’

Maggie Letvin ’24, an ARHU triple major, said UMD showed them they can’t live life without making art.
April 08, 2024 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.
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.
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ARHU In The News

The New Republic July 01, 2024

The Supreme Court Turns the President Into a King

Burke Chair of American Cultural and Intellectual History Holly Brewer writes for The New Republic.
USA Today May 24, 2024

As Trump's Trial Nears an End, the Bidens Prep for a Month in Legal Purgatory

Professor of Communication Trevor Parry-Giles featured in USA Today.
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."

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Maryland Today

The Sights and Sounds of Harlem at 100

October 16, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Michael Mwenso and the Shakes Brings Back the Harlem Renaissance at The Clarice.

The New Republic

An Early Case For Reparations

October 16, 2019 History

Two new books tell the stories of people kidnapped and sold into slavery. One of them sued successfully.
Maryland Today

The Other Slave Trade

October 15, 2019 History

Professor's new book chronicles story of northern boys kidnapped into slavery and their journey home.
The Diamondback

UMD poetry professor showcases work in latest of faculty book launch series

October 10, 2019 English

Michael Collier discusses his new book of poetry.

ARHU 2018-19 Year in Review

October 10, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

Learn about some of the college's highlights over the 2018-19 academic year.

Arts and Humanities Student Advisor Receives Campuswide Distinction

October 08, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

The award recognizes Paula Nadler for going ‘above and beyond’ for students.

Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Merle Collins Appointed Director of UMD Latin American Studies Center

October 07, 2019 English, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Esteemed scholar will expand center’s learning and outreach efforts.

UMD Alumnus Coordinates Princeton's Krateros Project

October 07, 2019 Classics, College of Arts and Humanities

Dr. Aaron Hershkowitz, one of our alumni (B.A. 2009) and a recent Rutgers Ph.D., has been working as Coordinator of the Krateros Project at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University.

Richa Mishra '20 Sees Graphic Design as a Way to Give Back

October 04, 2019 Art

Art student is creating opportunities for student designers to grow their skills.

Stepping Onto The Podium

October 04, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

David Neely makes his debut as the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s music director this weekend.