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Merrill College to Launch Media, Technology and Democracy Minor in Fall 2025
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s nationally renowned Philip Merrill College of Journalism will launch the Media, Technology and Democracy minor in Fall 2025.The college’s first undergraduate minor will deepen students’ understanding of how media and technology influence society, and prepa...View Article Details for Merrill College to Launch Media, Technology and Democracy Minor in Fall 2025 -
Merrill College's Capital News Service Wins 17 MDDC Press Association Awards
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism’s Capital News Service won 17 awards with 10 individual students and multiple bureaus recognized in this year’s Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Press Association contest.CNS, staffed by Merrill College students a...View Article Details for Merrill College's Capital News Service Wins 17 MDDC Press Association Awards -
The Business of Journalism – Reinventing Local News: Revenue Models, Innovation and the Future
When: Monday, June 9, 2025, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Address: Van Munching Hall | 7621 Mowatt Lane | College Park, Md. 20742 Directions: Click hereParking: Mowatt Lane Parking GarageThe Local News Network hosts its second annual local news summit, where journalists from the University of Maryland’s Philip Mer...View Article Details for The Business of Journalism – Reinventing Local News: Revenue Models, Innovation and the Future -
Scripps Howard Foundation Provides Grants to UMD, ASU to Train International Investigative Journalists
CINCINNATI – The Scripps Howard Foundation is providing nearly $500,000 to help the award-winning Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism launch online training programs that will make in-depth investigative journalism training accessible to professional journalists in the U.S. and around the wo...View Article Details for Scripps Howard Foundation Provides Grants to UMD, ASU to Train International Investigative Journalists -
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