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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

UMD AND BOWIE STATE'S UNITY MURAL IS ON DISPLAY AT THE STATE HOUSE

January 25, 2018 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The mural was a collaboration between the schools after Richard Collins' death.
AFP

TRUMP TAPS LONG HISTORICAL VEIN AGAINST IMMIGRATION

January 13, 2018 History

Julie Greene provides historical context for Trump's recent comments on immigration.
Daily American

YOUNG AMERICANS DON'T LIKE POLITICS AND PROTESTS, NEW SURVEY SHOWS

January 11, 2018 History, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Professor of History Robyn Leigh Muncy weighs in on new survey about young Americans.
Terp Magazine

LET'S GO FLY A KITE

January 09, 2018 Art, College of Arts and Humanities

Guggenheim recipient to use kites to connect children across the globe.
Terp Magazine

A HARMONIOUS CHORD

January 08, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Graduate students live in retirement community as artists-in-residence.
Inside Higher Ed

ASHWINI TAMBE BREAKS DOWN THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF SEXUAL HARRASMENT

January 04, 2018 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Women's studies professor examines why we should not lump harassment together into one category.

Renowned Mexican Intellectual Elena Poniatowska Visits UMD

December 11, 2017 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese, College of Arts and Humanities

Celebrated Mexican Writer Elena Poniatowska’s Visited UMD as Part of the José Emilio Pacheco Distinguished Lecture Series

Umd Students Shared Works Of Art Expressing Feelings On Race And Racism

December 07, 2017 College of Arts and Humanities

Students and faculty gathered to celebrate the winners of the "Express Yourself! Race & Racism" student contest.

On View At Dc Moore Gallery, David Driskell Explains His Political Paintings From The 1960S And 70S

December 07, 2017 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Driskell's paintings are on display at the popular Art Basel Miami Beach.
The Washington Post

In The Galleries: University Of Maryland Spotlights Six Former Students

November 30, 2017 Art, University of Maryland Art Gallery, College of Arts and Humanities

The University of Maryland Art Gallery’s “Laid, Placed and Arranged” showcases recent work by six people who studied at the school between 1990 and 2010.