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Merrill College’s Dr. Naeemul Hassan Appointed to Rank of Associate Professor with Tenure
COLLEGE PARK — Dr. Naeemul Hassan, a faculty member jointly appointed at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism and College of Information, has earned tenure and been elevated to the rank of associate professor, UMD President Darryll Pines announced.A leader in applying bi...View Article Details for Merrill College’s Dr. Naeemul Hassan Appointed to Rank of Associate Professor with Tenure -
Merrill College 2025 Commencement: Photos, video, program and more
The University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism celebrated its 2024-25 graduates at its college commencement ceremony on May 21, 2025 at Reckord Armory. Below watch the full ceremony, download photos (coming soon) and view the commencement program.Professional speaker: Monica McNut...View Article Details for Merrill College 2025 Commencement: Photos, video, program and more -
Howard Centers, AP, FRONTLINE Named Pulitzer Finalist for ‘Lethal Restraint’ Investigation into Police Use of Force
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism earned Pulitzer Prize recognition for the first time in its history Monday when the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism's “Lethal Restraint” collaboration was named a finalist for the Pulitzer for Investigative ...View Article Details for Howard Centers, AP, FRONTLINE Named Pulitzer Finalist for ‘Lethal Restraint’ Investigation into Police Use of Force -
ESPN’s Monica McNutt, Student Jenna Bloom Selected as Merrill College’s 2025 Commencement Speakers
COLLEGE PARK — Master’s alum Monica McNutt ’13, an ESPN and MSG Networks basketball analyst, and graduating senior Jenna Bloom have been selected as the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism’s 2025 commencement speakers, Dean Rafael Lorente announced.Merrill College’s commencem...View Article Details for ESPN’s Monica McNutt, Student Jenna Bloom Selected as Merrill College’s 2025 Commencement Speakers -
Merrill College’s Local News Network Selects 2025 Summer Intern Class
COLLEGE PARK — The Local News Network at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has selected its 2025 class of interns who will spend the summer working at local news outlets.Ten Merrill College students were chosen to participate in the internship program, which serves th...View Article Details for Merrill College’s Local News Network Selects 2025 Summer Intern Class -
Truth Under Siege: Building Information Resilience
Friday, April 11, 2025, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Knight Hall, University of Maryland, College ParkWhat is the future of American democracy when seeing isn't believing? In an era of disinformation, it becomes increasingly difficult for citizens to tell fact from fiction. Why do lies seem to travel faster than ...View Article Details for Truth Under Siege: Building Information Resilience -
Merrill College Selects 2025 Hall of Fame Class, Induction to be Held April 3
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has selected its 2025 Hall of Fame class, featuring four outstanding alums who have built accomplished careers in journalism and related fields, and faculty honoree Dr. Maurine Beasley.The new class of alums includes Ir...View Article Details for Merrill College Selects 2025 Hall of Fame Class, Induction to be Held April 3 -
Shuning Lu to Join Merrill College Faculty as Assistant Professor in Media, Democracy and Technology
COLLEGE PARK — Dr. Shuning Lu will join the faculty at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism in Fall 2025 as an assistant professor in media, democracy and technology, Dean Rafael Lorente announced Thursday.Lu comes to Merrill College from North Dakota State University, w...View Article Details for Shuning Lu to Join Merrill College Faculty as Assistant Professor in Media, Democracy and Technology -
BOV Member Ralph Crosby '56 Donates $100,000 to Support Merrill College’s Local News Network
COLLEGE PARK — Board of Visitors member Ralph Crosby ’56 has generously donated $100,000 to support the Local News Network at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism.Crosby’s gift establishes the Local News Network Endowed Student Support Fund in Journalism and supports the...View Article Details for BOV Member Ralph Crosby '56 Donates $100,000 to Support Merrill College’s Local News Network -
Scripps Howard Foundation Provides $1 Million Grants to Merrill College, ASU to Support Journalists with AI Tools
CINCINNATI – The Scripps Howard Foundation is giving $2 million to the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland and Arizona State University to empower journalists with artificial intelligence tools. The three-year grants will allow the Howard Centers to test and pil...View Article Details for Scripps Howard Foundation Provides $1 Million Grants to Merrill College, ASU to Support Journalists with AI Tools -
Povich Center Names Kevin Blackistone Winner of Lacy-Smith Award
COLLEGE PARK — Kevin Blackistone, a national sports columnist for The Washington Post and professor of the practice at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism, has been named the winner of the 2024-25 Sam Lacy-Wendell Smith Award.Established in 2013, the Lacy-Smith Award is...View Article Details for Povich Center Names Kevin Blackistone Winner of Lacy-Smith Award -
Klingenstein Family Fund Gives $3 Million to Endow Local News Network Chair at Merrill College
COLLEGE PARK — The Andrew and Julie Klingenstein Family Fund has generously committed $3 million to endow Local News Network Director Jerry Zremski’s faculty position at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism.The Klingenstein Family Endowed Chair in Journalism follows the ...View Article Details for Klingenstein Family Fund Gives $3 Million to Endow Local News Network Chair at Merrill College