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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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DC Metro - Theater Arts

When BSO’s OrchKids Show Up, Good Things Happen.

April 15, 2019 School of Music

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's OrchKids program offers direction through music.

“Wild” Woman

April 12, 2019 English

New film based on professor’s work re-envisions Emily Dickinson’s life.
The Diamondback

Orange is the New Black Actress Talks Immigration, Forgiveness at Social Justice Day

April 12, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

Diane Guerrero, most known for her role on the Netflix show Orange is the New Black, was the keynote speaker for the University of Maryland’s third annual Social Justice Day, coordinated this year by the arts and humanities college, the education college.

A Balancing Actress

April 11, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities

"Orange Is the New Black” co-star/immigration activist speaks as part of Social Justice Day.

Scenes of Social Change

April 10, 2019 School of Music

Classic American opera explores contemporary social issues.

UMD Social Justice Day 2019 Awards

April 10, 2019 Art, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture , School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Inaugural awards recognize campus social justice initiatives.
UMD Mitzpeh

As votes were being counted, UMD community joined former U.S. ambassador to discuss implications of Israel election

April 10, 2019 Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

Students and other members of this university gathered to listen to two political scholars discuss the election as the votes were being counted.

Vulnerability in Arts

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

Dance major Miejo Dambita wants you to share your secrets.
Maryland Today

Behind the State House Scenes

April 08, 2019 English

Writing internship puts students in the General Assembly mix.

Staging a Double Take

April 08, 2019 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

New production of two works by Kurt Weill combines opera, dance and theater.