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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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Stanley Plumly Speaks On New Book About Keats, Wordsworth, Lamb

November 13, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Stanley Plumly discusses "The Immortal Evening" with 25 people in Tawes Hall.

Walter Isaacson: Innovation Sparked Best By Creative Collaboration

November 12, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Best-selling author urges arts, humanities and technology intersection during WORLDWISE: Arts & Humanities Dean’s Lecture Series

Isaacson Advocates For Stem And Humanities Collaboration

November 11, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Walter Isaacson spoke about innovation and the future of technology as a part of the WORLDWISE: Arts & Humanities Dean's Lecture Series.

Dr. Mehl Penrose Publishes New Book

November 04, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

Congratulations to Dr. Mehl Penrose, Associate Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, for his recent publication.

2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients

November 03, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

The College of Arts & Humanities is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Senior Scholars, Scholarship Recipients and Freshmen Scholars.

$5 Million Gift Anchors New Snider Center

October 27, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Foundation led by alumnus Ed Snider pledges support for interdisciplinary study of free enterprise.

Meet Our Students: Stacia Odenwald

October 24, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, English, French

Stacia Odenwald talks about her study abroad experience in France.
The Diamondback

Art Library Discussion Stresses Ire Over Dean's Decision To Close

October 16, 2014 Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities

This Diamondback Article Quotes Arhu Dean Bonnie Thornton Dill On The Art Library's Controversial Closure.