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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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Maryland Today

In the Middle of “Misbehavin’”

February 18, 2019 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

With latest role, young alum expands presence on D.C. theater scene.
Maryland Today

Four Freedoms, Many Interpretations

February 13, 2019 Communication

Alums help develop exhibition on expressions of freedom, from WWII-era Rockwell to today.
Maryland Today

And the Nominees Are

February 08, 2019 American Studies, School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Two UMD-affiliated albums up for Grammys.
Maryland Today

Striking Poses

February 07, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

New exhibition examines depictions of African American beauty.

A Modern Take on an Ancient Immigration Tale

February 04, 2019 School of Music

Terp’s new opera explores struggles of refugees.

Percussionist With a Full Plate

February 04, 2019 School of Music

School of Music Faculty Member bangs the drum for Korean comfort food at new College Park eatery

Association of American Publishers Announces Subject Category Winners of 2019 PROSE Awards

January 29, 2019 History

Karin Alejandra Rosemblatt won for her book, "The Science and Politics of Race in Mexico and the United States, 1910-1950."

Monumental Change

January 28, 2019 Art History and Archaeology

America’s memorials to slavery and its victims have lived quiet lives in public places. A Maryland professor is traveling the country to learn their stories.

Chris Vadala, Jazz Legend, Scholar and Educator Dies at Age 70

January 23, 2019 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

One of the country’s foremost saxophonists shared his love for jazz at University of Maryland’s School of Music for 25 years.
Religion and Politics

We Are All Evangelicals Now

January 22, 2019 American Studies

To understand how race matters in U.S. politics, take a closer look at evangelicals.