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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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University Of Maryland Dedicates Frederick Douglass Square To Honor Maryland’S Native Son

November 18, 2015 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

7 1/2-foot-tall bronze Douglass statue to be unveiled, memorializing Douglass as an enduring role model for social justice.

Umd Student Protest Precedes Frederick Douglass Statue Dedication

November 18, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities

Prior to the ceremony, student protesters urge to rename Byrd Stadium.

2015-2016 Scholarship Recipients

November 18, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities

The College of Arts & Humanities is pleased to announce the 2015-2016 Senior Scholars, Scholarship Recipients and Freshmen Scholars.

Umd Honors Frederick Douglass With Statue, Square

November 18, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, English, History

The Frederick Douglass Square and statue were dedicated in a ceremony today at the University of Maryland.

Frederick Douglass Statue Revealed At College Park Campus

November 18, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, English, History, Douglass Center

As activists call for social justice on the nation’s college campuses, the University of Maryland, College Park has set aside a place designed for “reflection and agitation.”

Umd Dedicates New Frederick Douglass Statue

November 18, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, English, History

A monumental day for the University of Maryland: the school dedicated its new Frederick Douglass Statue and Frederick Douglass Square on campus.

Q&A:Bobby Benedicto’S Insights On Lgbt Communities In Postcolonial Manila

November 16, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Women's Studies Professor Bobby Benedicto talks about his ethnographic work "Under Bright Lights."
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University Of Maryland To Dedicate Frederick Douglass Square, Honoring Maryland's Native Son

November 12, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, History

The University of Maryland dedicates a new memorial to honor abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Umd Ranked Among Nation'S Elite In Innovation & Entrepreneurship

November 10, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities

UMD ascends to Top 10 in Princeton Review & Entrepreneur Magazine rankings.

President Loh: 2015 State Of The Campus Address

November 10, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities

University President Wallace Loh outlines a path forward for this university in the annual State of the Campus address to the University Senate.