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Merrill Professor Linda Steiner Named International Communication Association Fellow
COLLEGE PARK -- Dr. Linda Steiner, a professor at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism, has been named a member of the International Communication Association Fellows Class of 2021. She is one of 18 scholars in the class and the first UMD professor to be recognized as an ...View Article Details for Merrill Professor Linda Steiner Named International Communication Association Fellow -
Tom Rosenstiel, Head of American Press Institute, Joins Merrill College as Visiting Professor on the Future of Journalism
COLLEGE PARK -- Tom Rosenstiel, executive director of the American Press Institute, will join the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism beginning this fall as the Eleanor Merrill Visiting Professor on the Future of Journalism, Dean Lucy A. Dalglish announced Friday. Rosenstiel...View Article Details for Tom Rosenstiel, Head of American Press Institute, Joins Merrill College as Visiting Professor on the Future of Journalism -
Four Merrill College Entries Win 2021 Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
COLLEGE PARK -- The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation announced the winners of the 46th Annual Gracie Awards on Wednesday, and four entries from the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism were among them. Students Sidni Espinosa ’20, Amelia Jarecke ’22 and Kelsey Mannix ’...View Article Details for Four Merrill College Entries Win 2021 Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation -
Merrill Faculty Members James Carroll, Bethany Swain Promoted to Rank of Senior Lecturer
COLLEGE PARK -- James Carroll and Bethany Swain, faculty members at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism, have been promoted to the rank of senior lecturer, Dean Lucy A. Dalglish announced Wednesday. James Carroll, Bethany Swain Carroll has been director of the Capital ...View Article Details for Merrill Faculty Members James Carroll, Bethany Swain Promoted to Rank of Senior Lecturer -
Merrill's DeNeen Brown Reflects on Involvement With Two Upcoming Tulsa Race Massacre Documentaries
EDITOR’S NOTE: DeNeen L. Brown, an associate professor at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism and a longtime Washington Post reporter, is the focus of two documentaries on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre set to premiere over the next month. PBS premieres the new film, “Tul...View Article Details for Merrill's DeNeen Brown Reflects on Involvement With Two Upcoming Tulsa Race Massacre Documentaries -
Merrill's Lila Bromberg ‘21 Wins APSE Student Contest
COLLEGE PARK -- Lila Bromberg ‘21 has been named the winner of the 2021 Associated Press Sports Editors Student Contest, APSE announced May 25. Bromberg is the first University of Maryland student to receive the honor since the contest started in 2017. Bromberg was recognized for some of her rece...View Article Details for Merrill's Lila Bromberg ‘21 Wins APSE Student Contest -
Renowned Data Journalist Derek Willis Joins Merrill College as Lecturer in Data and Computational Journalism
COLLEGE PARK -- Derek Willis, one of the nation’s leading data journalists and an experienced educator, will join the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism this fall as a lecturer in data and computational journalism, Dean Lucy A. Dalglish announced Thursday. Willis comes to M...View Article Details for Renowned Data Journalist Derek Willis Joins Merrill College as Lecturer in Data and Computational Journalism -
Merrill Ph.D. Student Robin Sundaramoorthy Wins 2020 Ray Hiebert History of Journalism Award
COLLEGE PARK -- Ph.D. student Robin Sundaramoorthy has been awarded the 2020 Ray Hiebert History of Journalism Award for the best work of journalism history by any graduate student or faculty member in the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism, the award committee announced. S...View Article Details for Merrill Ph.D. Student Robin Sundaramoorthy Wins 2020 Ray Hiebert History of Journalism Award -
Povich Center End-of-Year Recap
As we wrap up a school year like no other, we wanted to provide you with an update on what’s been happening inside The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism. It’s been a challenging year filled with Zoom calls, virtual classes and more, but our students have persevered, and we are so proud of ...View Article Details for Povich Center End-of-Year Recap -
Merrill College Spring 2021 Commencement: How to watch, event program and more
While we are very glad the University of Maryland will be able to celebrate you in person this spring, the UMD Philip Merrill College of Journalism is committed to honoring the accomplishments of our resilient graduates virtually. Tune in to commencement.umd.edu on Thursday, May 20 at 1 p.m. to wat...View Article Details for Merrill College Spring 2021 Commencement: How to watch, event program and more -
Christoph Mergerson Joins Merrill College Faculty as Visiting Assistant Professor in Race and Media
COLLEGE PARK -- Christoph Mergerson, who is completing his Ph.D. in Communication, Information and Media at Rutgers University, will join the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism this fall as a visiting assistant professor in race and media, Dean Lucy A. Dalglish announced Fri...View Article Details for Christoph Mergerson Joins Merrill College Faculty as Visiting Assistant Professor in Race and Media -
Sarah Oates Becomes First Merrill Faculty Member Named UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teacher
COLLEGE PARK -- Dr. Sarah Oates, a Professor and Senior Scholar at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism, has been named one of the university’s six 2021-22 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers, UMD Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Ann Wylie announced. Oates is the firs...View Article Details for Sarah Oates Becomes First Merrill Faculty Member Named UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teacher