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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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Ira Berlin, Influential Historian of Slavery, Dies at 77

June 06, 2018 Center for Global Migration Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, History

Distinguished University Professor brought African-American history to audiences beyond academia.
New York Times

Fostering Connections Between Young and Old

June 05, 2018 School of Music

A new report on intergenerational programs calls for shared spaces to help combat isolation among the elderly.
Terp

A YA Book of His Own

June 03, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Alum writes the stories he didn’t see as a youth.

UMD Scholar Honored for Innovative Work on African American Theatre, Civil Rights and Inclusion

May 23, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Highly competitive awards reflect Julius B. Fleming, Jr.’s exceptional scholarship.

NEH Summer Stipends Limited Submission Memo

May 21, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities

LIMITED SUBMISSION MEMO   Subject:           NEH Summer Stipends Sponsor:         National Endowment for the Humanities

2018 ARHU SENIORS, WHAT'S NEXT?

May 18, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities

ARHU is proud to recognize the achievements of some of our 2018 graduating seniors.

GRADUATING FRENCH MAJOR WILL TEACH IN FRANCE AND WORK AT STATE DEPARTMENT

May 17, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, French

Colton Seigel ’18 majored in French and government and politics with a minor in history.

TDPS Among The 2018 Helen Hayes Award Recipients

May 17, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities

Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in professional theater throughout the Washington metropolitan area.
The Baltimore Sun

To Understand Putin, You Must Understand Russian History

May 13, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, History, Russian

History Ph.D. student Ala Creciun Graff weighs in on Putin's use of symbolism and history.

UMD Professor Julie Greene Wins 2018 China Residency Exchange Fellowship

May 11, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, History

History professor will teach 10-day seminar in China on social responses to American industrialization.