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Behind the Scenes of "From Africa: Pathways to the NBA," a Povich Center Documentary
In late May, 10 University of Maryland students — eight from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism — gathered their belongings in Knight Hall and departed for Rwanda and Senegal. The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism’s first international course took student journalists abroad for 12 days, during which time they reported personal stories, immersed themselves in the vibrant culture of the two African countries — and created a documentary film.
Five Intriguing New Courses Coming to Merrill College in Spring 2025!
The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism offers a curriculum that prepares students for a multitude of career paths with media skills that are in great demand.The combination of course offerings is part of what makes the college so unique.
'The Year of Women's Sports': 19th Annual Povich Symposium Will Explore Caitlin Clark Effect and Beyond
COLLEGE PARK — The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism presents the 19th Annual Povich Symposium, which will explore the transformative moment in women's sports."The Year of Women's Sports" will bring together sports reporters and executives to discuss how the game — and the business — of women's sports are changing, from the Caitlin Clark Effect in women's basketball to the dominance of Team USA women at the Summer Olympics.