Skip to main content
Apply Give
Menu

Newsroom

Find the latest news and information from around the college, including student experiences, faculty research and awards and alumni updates.

Want more? Subscribe to Rhyme & Reason, the college's monthly newsletter, which features a selection of timely and compelling stories.

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.

Featured News

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.
Share Your News

ARHU In The News

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.

Show Articles Matching...

Showing 1031 - 1040 of 1932 Results
NPR

When Boys Can't Be Boys

November 02, 2018 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Women's Studies Professor Ashwini Tambe weighs in on an article discussing the racial associations of the word "boy."
The Conversation

Evangelical Christians Are Racially Diverse – And Hold Diverse Views on Immigration

November 01, 2018 American Studies

Many evangelicals are not white - and many don't support Trump's views on immigration.

The Wall Street Journal

Op/Ed: The Forgotten Soviet Famine

November 01, 2018 History

We remember what Stalin did to Ukraine but not Kazakhstan.
Maryland Today

A Monster Mash, Frankly

October 31, 2018 English

FrankenReads celebrates novel’s 200th anniversary on campus, around the world
NPR

Trump and Anti-Semitism

October 31, 2018 History

History professor Jeffrey Herf offers his expertise on anti-semitism in America on NPR's Morning Edition.

CNN

President and Melania Trump to Visit Pittsburgh Tomorrow, Pay Respects to Victims of Synagogue Shooting

October 30, 2018 History

History Professor Jeffrey Herf provides his perspective on anti-semitism and Trump in America on CNN Tonight with Don Lemon.

The Washington Post

Pianist Richard Goode Plays a Deeply Satisfying Concert at U-Md.

October 28, 2018 School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Pianist Richard Goode performed a recital at the University of Maryland’s Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on October 26.
Elephant Journal

#Timesup: The Clock has Finally Run Out on all The Bull

October 28, 2018 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Israel Horovitz is an award-winning playwright responsible for more than 70 plays.
The Washington Post

Op/Ed: Trump Doesn't Understand How Anti-Semitism Works. Neither Do Most Americans.

October 27, 2018 History

It’s long past time we figure it out.
Forbes

What Do Broadway's Best Lighting Designers Actually Do?

October 26, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

No one applauds the lighting designer.