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David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, Art History and Archaeology, Art, College of Arts and Humanities

Inaugural David C. and Thelma G. Driskell Award for Creative Excellence

We welcome submissions from emerging scholars and artists who will create new artistic or scholarly work that furthers the Driskell Center’s mission.

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ARHU Faculty Awarded Funding to ‘Reimagine Learning’

August 12, 2022 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, American Studies, English, Communication, Art History and Archaeology, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, History

The grants are from UMD’s Teaching and Learning Transformation Center.

2022 Graduate Cohort Joins Department

August 05, 2022 Art History and Archaeology

From the Curatorial to the Computational to Exploring Diaspora, Group Brings Wealth of Perspectives

Associate Director Chris Cloke Shares Collaboratory's Digital Treasures at Archaeology Day

July 19, 2022 Art History and Archaeology

New Automated Photogrammetry Turntable Elicits Oohs and Ahhs

Department Students Dig In!

July 13, 2022 Art History and Archaeology, Classics

Dr. Amanda K. Chen Leads a Team of Testudos to Italy for a Summer Dig Outside Orvieto

Professor Steven Mansbach Retires; Professor Jordana Saggese Assumes Chair of Department for Next Year

July 05, 2022 Art History and Archaeology

After extending his service to the University and Department for two years during the pandemic, Professor Steven Mansbach steps into a richly deserved retirement

Alicia Volk and Jordana Saggese promoted to rank of Full Professor

July 04, 2022 Art History and Archaeology

Professors Saggese and Volk recognized for their exceptional scholarship and teaching in the field

Department Alumna Jennifer Quick's Book on Ed Ruscha is Published

June 13, 2022 Art History and Archaeology

Jennifer Quick is moving on multiple fronts these days

ARTH Terps Digging In to Ancient Etruscan and Roman Culture in Orvieto and Coriglia this Summer

June 01, 2022 Art History and Archaeology

Newly-minted Dr. Amanda Chen leads 6 UMD students on a once-in-a-lifetime excavation opportunity in Italy!

Two Recent Department Graduates Make Moves in the Field

May 20, 2022 Art History and Archaeology

Dr. Sara Berkowitz ('20) & Dr. Devon Zimmerman ('20) engage exciting new opportunities

Dr. Aneta Georgievska-Shine's New Book Published