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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

Review: ‘Noises Off’ Finds the Funny in Faulty Theatre

February 25, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The Diamondback reviews the classic comedy.

Dean’s Lecture Series: Ruth E. Carter

February 25, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Ruth E. Carter, whose career has spanned more than 35 years and 40 films, discusses how she uses costumes to tell stories about race, culture and politics.

College Park Community of Lakeland to Get New Digital Archive

February 24, 2020 Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

A National Endowment for the Humanities grant will enhance the ability of Lakeland residents to manage their cultural heritage.

Queen Of Costumes

February 24, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

Ruth E. Carter, Academy Award-winning costume designer of “Black Panther,” to visit campus.

Making All The Right Noise

February 21, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Theatre students juggle chaos and fun in comedy ‘Noises Off.’
Maryland Today

An Illustrated History

February 18, 2020 University of Maryland Art Gallery

Exhibit celebrates artwork of innovative feminist Djuna Barnes.
Maryland Today

Planting Seeds For Humanities Research

February 12, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities

New grant program supports research in arts, social sciences, politics, history, more.

DC Metro Theater Arts

Women Wow in All-Female Production of 'A Doll House' at the University of Maryland

February 10, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

DC Metro Theater Arts reviews performance.
Maryland Today

Oscars' Identity Problems

February 07, 2020 Cinema and Media Studies

Academy loves old-fashioned movie-maybe too much, says film studies professor.
The Diamondback

"Nothing More Fearless"

February 07, 2020 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

UMD students discuss injustice at Black History Month event.