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Associate Dean Linda Steiner Becomes Second Merrill Professor Named UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teacher
COLLEGE PARK — Associate Dean Linda Steiner, a longtime professor at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, has been named one of six 2024-25 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers, UMD Provost Jennifer King Rice announced.Steiner is the second Merrill College faculty member to e...View Article Details for Associate Dean Linda Steiner Becomes Second Merrill Professor Named UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teacher -
Merrill College's Povich Center, Howard Center, CNS Project ‘Gambling on Campus’ Wins IRE, APSE Awards
COLLEGE PARK — “Gambling on Campus," a wide-ranging investigation into universities and sports betting published by The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism, Howard Center for Investigative Journalism and Capital News Service at the University of Maryland, won two prestigious national awards ...View Article Details for Merrill College's Povich Center, Howard Center, CNS Project ‘Gambling on Campus’ Wins IRE, APSE Awards -
Howard Center, Fuller Project Publish Investigation into Natural Disasters and Domestic Violence
COLLEGE PARK — The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism collaborated with The Fuller Project to publish an investigation into the impact of natural disasters on the frequency of domestic violence.The story — from Merrill Coll...View Article Details for Howard Center, Fuller Project Publish Investigation into Natural Disasters and Domestic Violence -
Howard Centers, AP, FRONTLINE Publish Yearslong Investigation Into Police Use of Force
COLLEGE PARK — The Associated Press global investigations team, the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland and Arizona State University, and FRONTLINE (PBS) on Thursday began publishing “Lethal Restraint: An investigation documenting police use of force,” a project...View Article Details for Howard Centers, AP, FRONTLINE Publish Yearslong Investigation Into Police Use of Force -
Sexual Harassment Goes Unchecked in Many Sub-Saharan African Newsrooms, New City, University of London/Merrill College Study Finds
Sexual harassment often goes unchecked in sub-Saharan African newsrooms despite many employers having policies in place, according to a study conducted by researchers at City, University of London and the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism.Researchers Dr. Lindsey Blumell, ...View Article Details for Sexual Harassment Goes Unchecked in Many Sub-Saharan African Newsrooms, New City, University of London/Merrill College Study Finds -
Povich Center Names Jim Trotter Winner of Lacy-Smith Award
COLLEGE PARK — Jim Trotter, a national columnist for The Athletic, has been named the winner of the 2023 Sam Lacy-Wendell Smith Award.Trotter, who is based in San Diego, was selected by a committee appointed by The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Me...View Article Details for Povich Center Names Jim Trotter Winner of Lacy-Smith Award -
Meet Merrill College Dean Rafael Lorente in California, March 5-8!
Calling all Merrill College alums and friends in California!Dean Rafael Lorente is headed to the Golden State, and you're invited to join him during a series of events from March 5-8. You'll have the opportunity to hear from him, UMD President Darryll J. Pines or both! Not able to make it to one of ...View Article Details for Meet Merrill College Dean Rafael Lorente in California, March 5-8! -
Merrill College Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has selected its 2024 Hall of Fame class, featuring five outstanding alumnae who have built accomplished careers in journalism and related fields, and faculty honoree Dr. Lee Thornton. The new all-women class of alums ...View Article Details for Merrill College Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class -
Merrill College Adds Data and AI Pathway to Master of Journalism Options
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has launched a data and artificial intelligence storytelling pathway as part of its Master of Journalism program. Pathways allow master’s students to select a series of courses to complete the M.J. program especially p...View Article Details for Merrill College Adds Data and AI Pathway to Master of Journalism Options -
Merrill's Povich, Howard Centers Publish Latest Project, ‘Youth Tackle Football: Balancing Risks and Rewards Depends on Race and Place’
COLLEGE PARK — Youth participation in tackle football has been declining for years as medical studies have linked the sport with brain injury and long-term behavioral issues.“Youth Tackle Football: Balancing risks and rewards depends on race and place” — a four-month investigation published Tuesday ...View Article Details for Merrill's Povich, Howard Centers Publish Latest Project, ‘Youth Tackle Football: Balancing Risks and Rewards Depends on Race and Place’ -
Journalism Student-Alum Career Week 2024: Informational Interviews and Panels
Merrill College’s Student-Alumni Career Week is back!During the week of Feb. 26-March 1, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism will host informational interviews with alumni working in journalism- and media-related fields, and a series of events featuring alumni and guests.Students can sign up fo...View Article Details for Journalism Student-Alum Career Week 2024: Informational Interviews and Panels -
Merrill College Establishes Annual Maria Ressa Prizes for Courage in Journalism, to Host 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner at UMD in March
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has established the Maria Ressa Prizes for Courage in Journalism, a new annual award central to the college’s press freedom mission. The awards honor Ressa, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner and acclaimed champion of g...View Article Details for Merrill College Establishes Annual Maria Ressa Prizes for Courage in Journalism, to Host 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner at UMD in March