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Merrill Ph.D. Students, Faculty, Alums Honored and Present Research at 2025 AEJMC National Conference
Students, faculty and alums from the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism had a far-reaching presence at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s annual conference this summer, participating in dozens of panels and research presentations. Their work spanned cutting-edge media technology, historical scholarship, global journalism, political communication and pedagogy.
UMD Researchers Developing AI-Powered Health Warning System to Predict Disease Tied to Extreme Weather Events
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland will lead an eight-country research consortium to develop an artificial intelligence-powered early warning system to help communities prepare for and respond to diarrheal disease risks — and potentially other conditions — worsened by extreme weather events.
Scripps Howard Foundation Invests $5.5 Million to Extend UMD Howard Center for Investigative Journalism
CINCINNATI – The Scripps Howard Foundation is extending its support for the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism with two grants totaling $11 million over the next three years. The funding will allow the Howard Centers at the University of Maryland and Arizona State University to continue teaching students the skills needed to become top investigative journalists.