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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 Today

5 Recommendations for a ‘Bad’ Movie Night

October 28, 2021 History

1970s filmmaking left a rebellious legacy. A UMD class explains how.

After Loss, ‘Learning to Breathe Again’

October 27, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

TDPS student channels grief through a musical version of the classic story of “Little Women.”

Communication for Social Change

October 27, 2021 Communication

Veteran and first-generation college student Natacia Wright ’22 plans to use her degree to communicate issues that impact minorities and marginalized communities.
The Diamondback

‘Latin American Collage: Uncommon Perspectives’ Illuminates Latin Artists at UMD

October 27, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

A review of a School of Music student-led concert celebrating Latin American heritage through music.
Maryland Today

Letters of Hope and Familiarity

October 26, 2021 History

Alum’s new book highlights African Americans’ relationship to Lincoln.
Maryland Today

‘Exiled’ From the Stage

October 21, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Ph.D. Student’s Experimental Theater Project to Get Audiences Moving

D.M.A. Students Move Into Retirement Community

October 21, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Fifth class of student artists-in-residence make personal and musical connections at Collington, A Kendal Lifeplan Community.

ARHU Announces 2021–22 Dean's Colloquium Series on Race, Equity and Justice

October 18, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities

The series of talks centers faculty expertise on issues of systemic racism, inequality and social justice.

A Symphony on the Streets

October 18, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Vijay Gupta, violin prodigy and social justice activist, to visit campus this week.

Maryland Today

Digging Into Digital Lit, Bit by Bit

October 14, 2021 English

English professor’s new book explores how modern-day literature is made, preserved and studied.