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Merrill College’s Capital News Service Launches News App on Apple and Google Play
COLLEGE PARK — Capital News Service, the nonprofit, student-powered news organization run by the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, has launched its first news app. The new app features work produced by Capital News Service and its partners — the Local News Network, the...View Article Details for Merrill College’s Capital News Service Launches News App on Apple and Google Play -
UMD-Post Poll: Americans Split on Athletes Sharing Political Views
By Rachael Grahame ’17 NBA great LeBron James called then-President Donald Trump “U Bum” on Twitter and went on to help create a voting rights group. Megan Rapinoe, a star on the U.S. women’s soccer team, bluntly said she would not take Trump up on his offer to visit the White House if the team wo...View Article Details for UMD-Post Poll: Americans Split on Athletes Sharing Political Views -
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Wizards Owner Ted Leonsis Headline 18th Annual Povich Symposium, ‘The Future of the NBA’
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism presents its 18th Annual Povich Symposium, which will feature NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Monumental Sports and Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis. This year’s Po...View Article Details for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Wizards Owner Ted Leonsis Headline 18th Annual Povich Symposium, ‘The Future of the NBA’ -
Merrill College Dean Rafael Lorente Appointed to Hearst Journalism Awards Program Steering Committee
COLLEGE PARK — Rafael Lorente, dean of the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, has been appointed to the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s steering committee. Lorente will serve alongside the deans of the journalism and communications schools at Penn State University, th...View Article Details for Merrill College Dean Rafael Lorente Appointed to Hearst Journalism Awards Program Steering Committee -
Merrill College’s Tom Rosenstiel Appointed to Rank of Professor of the Practice
COLLEGE PARK — Tom Rosenstiel, the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism’s Eleanor Merrill Scholar on the Future of Journalism, has been elevated to the rank of Professor of the Practice. The title Professor of the Practice is used to appoint individuals who have demonstrated ...View Article Details for Merrill College’s Tom Rosenstiel Appointed to Rank of Professor of the Practice -
Povich In the Field: Students Take On Summer Jobs, Internships
Povich Center students were busy this summer. Many of our students took their journalism skills to the field, gaining experience at various summer jobs and internships all over the country. Here are a few highlights:View Article Details for Povich In the Field: Students Take On Summer Jobs, Internships -
You're Invited to Welcome Receptions for Merrill College Dean Rafael Lorente
You're invited to meet the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism's new dean, Rafael Lorente! We are hosting a series of welcome receptions in College Park, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and virtually. You will hear from Dean Lorente about his vision for Merrill College and deve...View Article Details for You're Invited to Welcome Receptions for Merrill College Dean Rafael Lorente -
Howard Center’s ‘Mega Billions’ Project Wins Online News Association’s Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award
COLLEGE PARK — The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism won the Online News Association’s 2023 Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award for the project, “Mega Billions: The great lottery wealth transfer.” Al...View Article Details for Howard Center’s ‘Mega Billions’ Project Wins Online News Association’s Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award -
Merrill College Names Sarah Oates, Alexander Pyles and Linda Steiner Associate Deans in New Leadership Structure
COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has named faculty members Dr. Sarah Oates, Alexander Pyles and Dr. Linda Steiner its new associate deans, Dean Rafael Lorente announced. Oates is promoted to associate dean for research, Pyles will serve as associate d...View Article Details for Merrill College Names Sarah Oates, Alexander Pyles and Linda Steiner Associate Deans in New Leadership Structure -
Merrill College’s Local News Network Publishes Project on Maryland Public School Contract Expenditures
COLLEGE PARK — The Local News Network at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism on Monday published its latest project, "Contracted Out," an unprecedented look at how Maryland's public schools do business. Compiled over the past seven months by the Local News Network, th...View Article Details for Merrill College’s Local News Network Publishes Project on Maryland Public School Contract Expenditures -
The Washington Post Announces 2023 Class of Academic Year Fellows from Merrill College, Howard University
The Washington Post is delighted to announce the 2023 class of Academic Year Fellows who will cover sports, edit breaking news and enterprise stories, produce audio, and report on climate and environment alongside award-winning journalists during their fall semester. In partnership with Howard Univ...View Article Details for The Washington Post Announces 2023 Class of Academic Year Fellows from Merrill College, Howard University -
Dr. Ray Hiebert, Founding Dean of Merrill College, Passes Away at Age 91
Dr. Ray Eldon Hiebert, founding dean of the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism and an expert on international communication, died Aug. 5 in Carmel, California. He was 91. The University of Maryland recruited him in 1968 to revamp its journalism department. Four years late...View Article Details for Dr. Ray Hiebert, Founding Dean of Merrill College, Passes Away at Age 91