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Merrill College Alums Kara Newhouse, Aidan Hughes Join UMD Howard Center as Data Journalists
COLLEGE PARK — The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has hired two new data journalists to its team, alums and former Howard fellows Kara Newhouse and Aidan Hughes, Interim Director Sean Mussenden announced Wednesday.Newho...View Article Details for Merrill College Alums Kara Newhouse, Aidan Hughes Join UMD Howard Center as Data Journalists -
Merrill College Launches Video Production and Documentary Filmmaking Minor in Spring 2026
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s nationally renowned Philip Merrill College of Journalism is launching the Video Production and Documentary Filmmaking minor at the start of the Spring 2026 semester.The college’s second undergraduate minor offers UMD students the opportunity to gain hands-...View Article Details for Merrill College Launches Video Production and Documentary Filmmaking Minor in Spring 2026 -
Merrill College’s Sean Mussenden Named Howard Center Interim Director
COLLEGE PARK — Sean Mussenden, principal lecturer at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism and data editor at the award-winning UMD Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, has been named the Howard Center’s interim director, Dean Rafael Lorente announced Wednesday.The...View Article Details for Merrill College’s Sean Mussenden Named Howard Center Interim Director -
Get the Inside Scoop: Meet Our Faculty and Discover Merrill College!
At the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism, we are all about connecting with our students! Get the inside scoop on everything we have to offer by scheduling a one-on-one meeting with our nationally recognized faculty! This is your chance to ask questions, explore your inter...View Article Details for Get the Inside Scoop: Meet Our Faculty and Discover Merrill College! -
Deborah Barfield Berry Named CNS Annapolis Director, Christi Parsons Takes Over CNS D.C. Bureau
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has hired award-winning journalist and alum Deborah Barfield Berry ’85 as the new director of its Capital News Service Annapolis bureau and named Christi Parsons the new director of the CNS D.C. bureau, Dean Rafael Lore...View Article Details for Deborah Barfield Berry Named CNS Annapolis Director, Christi Parsons Takes Over CNS D.C. Bureau -
‘Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond’: MLS Commissioner Don Garber Headlines 20th Annual Povich Symposium
COLLEGE PARK — The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism presents its 20th annual Povich Symposium, which will feature Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, U.S. men’s national team legend Cobi Jones and Maryland Athle...View Article Details for ‘Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond’: MLS Commissioner Don Garber Headlines 20th Annual Povich Symposium -
Maryland Residents: Want Input into the Future of Your Local News?
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism is giving Maryland residents the opportunity to shape how the state’s local news organizations can better serve them.Merrill College faculty and students are collaborating with Maryland news outlets to research the loca...View Article Details for Maryland Residents: Want Input into the Future of Your Local News? -
Merrill College Adds Three Members to Board of Visitors
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism added three new members to its distinguished board of visitors this academic year, Dean Rafael Lorente announced.Joining the board are Craig Bengtson ’83 (RTVF), Michelle A. Mahabirsingh ’97 (ARHU) and Sara Murray ’07. ...View Article Details for Merrill College Adds Three Members to Board of Visitors -
Merrill College Announces 2025 Winners of Maria Ressa Prizes for Courage in Journalism
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has selected the 2025 winners of the Maria Ressa Prizes for Courage in Journalism, four annual awards central to the college’s press freedom mission.The awards honor Ressa, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner and acclaime...View Article Details for Merrill College Announces 2025 Winners of Maria Ressa Prizes for Courage in Journalism -
U.S. Ethnic and Indigenous Media Play Critical Role in Countering Disinformation, New ICFJ Study Finds
While political disinformation is surging across the United States, one part of the news media is proving especially resilient in stopping the spread of false information — ethnic and Indigenous newsrooms, according to a new study by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).“Thanks to their d...View Article Details for U.S. Ethnic and Indigenous Media Play Critical Role in Countering Disinformation, New ICFJ Study Finds -
Lucchino Family Foundation Donates $37,500 to Support Povich Center's Camden Yards Oral History Project
COLLEGE PARK — The Lucchino Family Foundation has donated $37,500 to support an ongoing reporting project being produced by The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Lawrence “Larry” Lucchino served as Orioles president fro...View Article Details for Lucchino Family Foundation Donates $37,500 to Support Povich Center's Camden Yards Oral History Project -
Meet the 2025-26 Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Fellows
Learn about the terrific group of 14 master's students in the 2025-26 cohort of Howard Center for Investigative Journalism fellows at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism.Our returning fellows — Liam Bowman, Cat Murphy, Ijeoma Opara, Haley Parsley and Tiasia Saunders — a...View Article Details for Meet the 2025-26 Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Fellows