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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

UMD poetry professor showcases work in latest of faculty book launch series

October 10, 2019 English

Michael Collier discusses his new book of poetry.

ARHU 2018-19 Year in Review

October 10, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

Learn about some of the college's highlights over the 2018-19 academic year.

Arts and Humanities Student Advisor Receives Campuswide Distinction

October 08, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

The award recognizes Paula Nadler for going ‘above and beyond’ for students.

Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Merle Collins Appointed Director of UMD Latin American Studies Center

October 07, 2019 English, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Esteemed scholar will expand center’s learning and outreach efforts.

UMD Alumnus Coordinates Princeton's Krateros Project

October 07, 2019 Classics, College of Arts and Humanities

Dr. Aaron Hershkowitz, one of our alumni (B.A. 2009) and a recent Rutgers Ph.D., has been working as Coordinator of the Krateros Project at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University.

Richa Mishra '20 Sees Graphic Design as a Way to Give Back

October 04, 2019 Art

Art student is creating opportunities for student designers to grow their skills.

Stepping Onto The Podium

October 04, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

David Neely makes his debut as the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s music director this weekend.

Washington Post

Why don’t we hear more music by women? The Imani Winds quintet is trying to change that.

October 03, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Imani Winds quintet is trying to change that.

2019 State of the College Address

October 02, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

Remarks by Dean Bonnie Thornton Dill to students, faculty and staff at the college’s annual convocation.
Maryland Today

Fresh Absurdity

September 27, 2019 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

"The Visit" tells timeless story of democracy gone amok.