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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 Washington Post

How Jennifer Wexton became the ‘patron saint of the transgender community’

June 16, 2019 History

And why some Republicans in Northern Virginia are irked by the congresswoman’s focus on the issue.
Maryland Today

“A Second Life and a Second Identity”

June 11, 2019 Art

Art professor’s wood sculptures featured in new Smithsonian Gardens exhibit

English Major Fuses New Media and Immersive Storytelling to Create Art With Impact

June 07, 2019 English

Kian Kelley-Chung ’19 wants you to know what it's like to migrate to the U.S. from Central America.

American Studies and Engineering Student Wins Undergraduate Researcher of the Year

June 05, 2019 American Studies

Double major Emelia Gold ’19 fuses humanistic and scientific inquiry.

English Doctoral Candidate Named Mellon/ACLS Fellow

June 05, 2019 English

Gerard Holmes among 67 fellows selected to receive financial support for dissertation completion.

Music Lecturer Honored with Provost’s Teaching Award

June 03, 2019 School of Music

Martha Randall recognized for excellence in the classroom with university-wide teaching award.
Greenbelt Online

Catch this Unique Orchestral Music Event at UMD – all June

May 30, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Greenbelters, if you like orchestral music played well but prefer something closer and cheaper than the Kennedy Center, this month you’re in luck.
The Washington Informer

Music Treasures from Black Culture Opens National Orchestral Institute and Festival

May 29, 2019 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Clarice Spotlights 'Porgy and Bess' and Works from Black Composers

Reimagining Dance for All Bodies

May 28, 2019 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

M.F.A. Dance candidate Christine Hands ’19 wants to improve access to dance for people of all abilities.

A Character Sketch

May 17, 2019 Art

How an alum created the look of some of your favorite pixar stars.