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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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Maryland History Alumna Is Macarthur “Genius” For 2014

September 18, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Pamela O. Long receives MacArthur Fellowship for her investigations into the history of science.
MacArthur Foundation

Pamela O. Long: Historian Of Science And Technology

September 17, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

This profile of the MacArthur Fellows Program awardee includes her educational history: B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland.
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Pamela Long, D.C. Historian, Among Macarthur Foundation 'Genius Grant' Award Winners

September 17, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Long received a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. from the Department of History at the University of Maryland.

A Time And Place

September 15, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities

Two UMD professors, Ronit Eisenbach of Architecture and Sharon Mansur of Dance, explored the intersection of community and change in Silver Spring.
The Diamondback

Miller Center Sets Guest Speaker Fall Schedule

September 10, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

The university center is revamping its events this semester to attract the attention of undergraduate students.

Umd Communication Professor Named Fellow Of The International Communication Association

September 10, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Professor Edward L. Fink is first UMD faculty member to receive this recognition.

Press Release: Robert Blackburn: Passages

September 10, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland is pleased to organize the first comprehensive retrospective exhibition of influential artist and master print maker Robert Hamilton Blackburn (1920-2003): Robert Blackburn: Passages.

Maryland Grad Wins Outstanding Dissertation Award In Communication

September 04, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Dr. Adam S. Richards received the Gerald R. Miller Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award from the National Communication Association.
The Diamondback

Students Debate Volatile Situation In Gaza

September 04, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

A group of 150 students, faculty and guest panelists gathered in the Stamp Student Union's Atrium to discuss the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict.