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College of Arts and Humanities, Douglass Center

Freedom Teaching: Douglass Center Connects Local Educators and UMD Professors to Share Tools

The Second Annual Summer Humanities Institute drew 60 area middle and high school educators to campus.

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September 03, 2024 Art, Art History and Archaeology, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

NextNOW Fest 2024: Handpicked Highlights From Curators

Arts extravaganza to feature nearly 70 activities, performances, exhibitions.
August 29, 2024 Philosophy

John Horty Named Distinguished University Professor

The professor of philosophy was among the first to apply formal logic developed within artificial intelligence to address complex questions of moral reasoning.

August 07, 2024 History

Inside the Nooks of ‘The Bookshop’

In new book, history alum traces the long story of bookstores.
July 01, 2024 History

The Supreme Court Turns the President Into a King

Burke Chair of American Cultural and Intellectual History Holly Brewer writes for The New Republic.
June 26, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The 2024–25 Season at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is Now on Sale!

The more than 50 shows spanning music, theater, dance, comedy and more include both groundbreaking new works and reimagined classics.

June 18, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

Freedom Songs

This Juneteenth, ARHU Dean and Ethnomusicologist Stephanie Shonekan lists six songs reflecting on ‘the complexities of attaining freedom for all.’
June 13, 2024 Art, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Inaugural Arts for All Fellows To Work Across Art, Tech, Science and Social Justice

The 10 faculty and 5 students come from units across campus and will work on projects that engage the public.

June 04, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities

Announcing ‘Rhyme & Reason’ the Podcast

ARHU launches a new podcast that features faculty voices exploring timely topics related to race, equity and justice.

May 21, 2024 Communication

Communication Alum Wins Pulitzer for Washington Post AR-15 Series

Emily Guskin ’06 is a polling analyst at the Post.

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The New Republic July 01, 2024

The Supreme Court Turns the President Into a King

Burke Chair of American Cultural and Intellectual History Holly Brewer writes for The New Republic.
USA Today May 24, 2024

As Trump's Trial Nears an End, the Bidens Prep for a Month in Legal Purgatory

Professor of Communication Trevor Parry-Giles featured in USA Today.
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."

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Women's History Month: It's Who You Know And How You Connect

March 18, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, English, History, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

A look at how three ARHU professors are helping create a supportive academic environment for women.By Katelin Wangberg

"Moving The Chains" Tells Heroic Tale Of Terp Darryl Hill

March 16, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, English

UMD English Professor Michael Olmert honors the story of Darryl Hill, the first black football player in the ACC, in his new play.
The Diamondback

Breaking Barriers, Moving Changes

March 11, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, English

UMD English Professor Michael Olmert immortalizes the story of Darryl Hill, the first black football player in the ACC, in his new play.
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U Of Maryland History Professor Jeffrey Herf Speaks On Affects Of Nazi Propaganda

March 06, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, History

UMD's Jeffrey Herf weighs-in on how WWII's Nazi Propaganda related to Arabs and Muslims.

UMD's Driskell Center Executive Director Is Honored By His Alma Mater

March 03, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Executive Director of UMD's Driskell Center Robert Steele wins Presidential Award of Distinction at his alma mater. 

ACC Civil Rights History Takes Center Stage

March 03, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, English

UMD English Professor Michael Olmert recreates alumnus and first black ACC football player Darryl Hill in new play Moving the Chains.
Diamondback

History Professor Publishes Book On African American History

March 03, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, History

UMD's Ira Berlin discusses his book with students, professors and university staff.
Diamondback

Exploring Immigration: A Living History

March 03, 2011 College of Arts and Humanities, History, Center for Global Migration Studies

UMD's new Center for the History of the New America looks at contemporary immigration in the the U.S.