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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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Professor’s Book Wins National Communication Association Award

October 30, 2019 Communication

“Debating Women” shows how involvement in debate empowered women at colleges and universities between 1835 and 1945.

Diamondback

Review: Black Grace, a New Zealand-Based Dance Company, Wows in The Clarice for One Night

October 28, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Black Grace review.

Reimagining Masculinity

October 24, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The New Zealand dance company Black Grace is starting conversations about cultural taboos.

Maryland Today

New Insights Into American Diversity

October 23, 2019 American Studies

Researchers aim to paint a more accurate picture of ethnic, racial groups across the nation.

Theatre Major Takes on Ambitious Roles Across the Region

October 23, 2019 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Denisse Peñaflor ’20 challenges herself through on campus opportunities and D.C. internships.

History Professor’s Book About the Kazakh Famine Receives Multiple Awards

October 22, 2019 History

“The Hungry Steppe” tells the story of one of the most abominable crimes of the Stalin years.

School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies: UMD on the Move!

October 20, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

UMD School of Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies performs at The Kennedy Center
Maryland Today

The Sights and Sounds of Harlem at 100

October 16, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Michael Mwenso and the Shakes Brings Back the Harlem Renaissance at The Clarice.

The New Republic

An Early Case For Reparations

October 16, 2019 History

Two new books tell the stories of people kidnapped and sold into slavery. One of them sued successfully.
Maryland Today

The Other Slave Trade

October 15, 2019 History

Professor's new book chronicles story of northern boys kidnapped into slavery and their journey home.