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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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Money on The Left

Colored Property & State Debt w/ David Freund

May 16, 2019 History

Associate professor of history interviewed on "Money on the Left" podcast.

Theatre Alumni Win Big at The 2019 Helen Hayes Awards

May 14, 2019 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Alumni claimed trophies in design and performance for three productions.
Terp Magazine

An Orchestral Aloha

May 14, 2019 School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Youth musicians travel to hawaii to fill education gap.
Terp Magazine

By the Book

May 14, 2019 English

Old meets new at printing press/ makerspace in Tawes Hall.
Terp Magazine

American Idle

May 14, 2019 English

Honors college students experiment with laziness; results aren’t pretty.

2019-20 ARHU Boren Recipients

May 13, 2019 Arabic, Arabic Flagship, French, Honors Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The scholarships provide up to 20k for two semesters of critical language study.

2019-20 ARHU Fulbright Finalists

May 13, 2019 Arabic, Arabic Flagship, French, German Studies, Honors Humanities, Philosophy, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

The fellowships fund an array of global student exchanges.

ARHU Students Win National Scholarships and Fellowships

May 13, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

Awards fund language study, research and cultural exchange.

Dance and Design Coalesce in “UMoves”

May 09, 2019 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Dance concert preps undergraduates for professional dance world.

Theatre Professor Scot Reese Inducted to College of Fellows

May 09, 2019 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Reese is recognized for outstanding achievement, dedication and service to American theater.