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Merrill College Establishes Dean’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Endowed Scholarship in Journalism, Funded by $100,000 Gift
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has established the Dean’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Endowed Scholarship in Journalism, thanks to a $100,000 gift from two anonymous donors. Beginning in fall 2023, the merit-based scholarships will be awarded to...View Article Details for Merrill College Establishes Dean’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Endowed Scholarship in Journalism, Funded by $100,000 Gift -
Merrill College Launches Press Freedom Initiative Funded by $1 Million Grant From First Look Institute
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism is launching a new press freedom initiative funded by a nearly $1 million grant from the nonprofit First Look Institute, the organization and college announced Wednesday. The initiative will include a three-year appoi...View Article Details for Merrill College Launches Press Freedom Initiative Funded by $1 Million Grant From First Look Institute -
Povich Center Partners with Sports Business Journal to Send Student Varun Shankar to Cover Super Bowl LVII
COLLEGE PARK – The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism is again partnering with Sports Business Journal to send one student to Arizona to cover Super Bowl LVII in February 2023. The Povich Center considered applications fro...View Article Details for Povich Center Partners with Sports Business Journal to Send Student Varun Shankar to Cover Super Bowl LVII -
Sign Up for Merrill Undergraduate Program Virtual Information Sessions
Join us! Learn more about University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism undergraduate program and the application process by attending one of the college's virtual information sessions this fall. At each event, you will have the opportunity to speak with Brendan Hartlove, Merrill Co...View Article Details for Sign Up for Merrill Undergraduate Program Virtual Information Sessions -
Capital News Service Publishes 'Baltimore Divided' Project from Merrill Baltimore Urban Affairs Reporting Course
COLLEGE PARK — Capital News Service, the student-powered news outlet operated by the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, has published “Baltimore Divided: How historically neglected neighborhoods are rising up,” an exploration of struggling areas across Baltimore City and ...View Article Details for Capital News Service Publishes 'Baltimore Divided' Project from Merrill Baltimore Urban Affairs Reporting Course -
50th Anniversary: Share Your Favorite Merrill College Memories Via Video
As we plan the celebration of the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism's 50th anniversary, we want to tell the college's story through your eyes. We’re inviting you to record and submit videos, including at least one of the following prompts and anything else you’d like to s...View Article Details for 50th Anniversary: Share Your Favorite Merrill College Memories Via Video -
Povich Center Names Christine Brennan Winner of Lacy-Smith Award
COLLEGE PARK — Christine Brennan, an award-winning national sports columnist for USA Today, has been named the winner of the 2022 Sam Lacy-Wendell Smith Award. Brennan was selected by a committee appointed by the The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip...View Article Details for Povich Center Names Christine Brennan Winner of Lacy-Smith Award -
Merrill College Student 50th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest
Get creative and show your Merrill spirit! The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism wants #merrillmade students to help celebrate its 50th anniversary by participating in a T-shirt design contest. The contest is only open to current Merrill College students. All designs mu...View Article Details for Merrill College Student 50th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest -
17th Annual Povich Symposium, ‘Heart of the Story: How Strong Relationships Elevate Sports Reporting,’ to Be Held Nov. 15 at Jones-Hill House
The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism presents its 17th Annual Povich Symposium, which will feature a candid conversation on the relationships between reporters and the athletes they cover. This year’s Povich Symposium,...View Article Details for 17th Annual Povich Symposium, ‘Heart of the Story: How Strong Relationships Elevate Sports Reporting,’ to Be Held Nov. 15 at Jones-Hill House -
Povich Center Honors John McNamara ’83 with Renovated Suite in Knight Hall
COLLEGE PARK — The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has renovated its suite in Knight Hall and renamed it for alum John McNamara ’83. John McNamara ’83 The John McNamara Suite was made possible thanks to a gift from A...View Article Details for Povich Center Honors John McNamara ’83 with Renovated Suite in Knight Hall -
Merrill College’s Local News Network Publishes First Project: 2022 Maryland School Board Election Voter Guide
COLLEGE PARK — The Local News Network at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, a new initiative launched during the Fall 2022 semester, on Tuesday published its first project, a voter guide to every school board election in Maryland. The Local News Network (@LNNMaryland...View Article Details for Merrill College’s Local News Network Publishes First Project: 2022 Maryland School Board Election Voter Guide -
Search for a New Dean for the Philip Merrill College of Journalism
A letter from Dr. Jennifer King Rice, University of Maryland Senior Vice President and Provost After 11 years of distinguished service, Dean Lucy Dalglish will be stepping down from her role as dean of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism in June 2023. I am grateful to Dean Dalglish for her de...View Article Details for Search for a New Dean for the Philip Merrill College of Journalism