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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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Students, Faculty and Staff Recognized for Service to ARHU

September 25, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

Convocation honors excellence and dedication to the College of Arts and Humanities.
The Informer

Exhibit Features Diverse Range of African American Artists

September 25, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

"[Un}Common Collections" opens at the Driskell Center.

ARHU Faculty Earn Promotion and Tenure

September 24, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

32 faculty members who have received promotion and/or tenure recognized at ARHU’s 2019 Convocation.
Maryland Today

Windows on Local Art

September 23, 2019 Art

Installation brightens empty storefront on block soon to make way for new city hall.
Maryland Today

A Return to ‘Downton’

September 20, 2019 History

Period drama expert analyzes show’s tip-top transition to the multiplex.
Maryland Today

Collecting Call

September 19, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, College of Arts and Humanities

Driskell Center exhibit highlights breadth of African American art.
Maryland Today

A Cold, Hard Act

September 18, 2019 Art

Art Installation to Illustrate Climate Change Unexpectedly Disrupted—by Climate Change Itself
WYPR Morning Edition

Remembering Stanley Plumly, Former MD Poet Laureate

September 18, 2019 English

Memorial Service at UMD on September 21
Maryland Today

A Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Show

September 17, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Exhibit explores Jim Henson’s UMD student work.
Maryland Today

Another NextNOW Takes a Bow

September 17, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Two-Day Festival Celebrating the Arts Welcomed Thousands