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The Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland trains fearless journalists. Home of the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism, Capital News Service and Local News Network.
At the end of this semester, Jim Carroll, our wonderful Capital News Service D.C. bureau director, is retiring.
We hope this next chapter is full of fun, travel and joy!
Thank you for 10 amazing years running the D.C. bureau, Jim! #fearlessjournalism
We hope this next chapter is full of fun, travel and joy!
Thank you for 10 amazing years running the D.C. bureau, Jim! #fearlessjournalism
December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
At the end of this semester, Jim Carroll, our wonderful Capital News Service D.C. bureau director, is retiring.
We hope this next chapter is full of fun, travel and joy!
Thank you for 10 amazing years running the D.C. bureau, Jim! #fearlessjournalism
We hope this next chapter is full of fun, travel and joy!
Thank you for 10 amazing years running the D.C. bureau, Jim! #fearlessjournalism
Help us choose our next Hall of Fame class! Nominations are open through Dec. 31.
The Merrill Hall recognizes the lifetime professional achievements of our amazing #merrillmade alums and the contributions of our remarkable faculty and staff.
Submit nominations at go.umd.edu/MerrillHallNoms25
The Merrill Hall recognizes the lifetime professional achievements of our amazing #merrillmade alums and the contributions of our remarkable faculty and staff.
Submit nominations at go.umd.edu/MerrillHallNoms25
December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Help us choose our next Hall of Fame class! Nominations are open through Dec. 31.
The Merrill Hall recognizes the lifetime professional achievements of our amazing #merrillmade alums and the contributions of our remarkable faculty and staff.
Submit nominations at go.umd.edu/MerrillHallNoms25
The Merrill Hall recognizes the lifetime professional achievements of our amazing #merrillmade alums and the contributions of our remarkable faculty and staff.
Submit nominations at go.umd.edu/MerrillHallNoms25
One week later and we are still thinking about this year's Povich Symposium! 😍
With fantastic panels and interesting conversations, this is another great example of the #PovichCenter's amazing events as we head into its 15th year. We have so many exciting things to look forward to in the future! 🤩
With fantastic panels and interesting conversations, this is another great example of the #PovichCenter's amazing events as we head into its 15th year. We have so many exciting things to look forward to in the future! 🤩
December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
One week later and we are still thinking about this year's Povich Symposium! 😍
With fantastic panels and interesting conversations, this is another great example of the #PovichCenter's amazing events as we head into its 15th year. We have so many exciting things to look forward to in the future! 🤩
With fantastic panels and interesting conversations, this is another great example of the #PovichCenter's amazing events as we head into its 15th year. We have so many exciting things to look forward to in the future! 🤩
#merrillmade grads really can leave Merrill College prepared to do almost anything! Ben Weiner ’17 has built the thriving custom-designed, hand-stitched jacket business, Jeanius Jackets.
Learn more about Weiner and Jeanius Jackets in Maryland Today: today.umd.edu/jackpot-for-...
Learn more about Weiner and Jeanius Jackets in Maryland Today: today.umd.edu/jackpot-for-...
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#merrillmade grads really can leave Merrill College prepared to do almost anything! Ben Weiner ’17 has built the thriving custom-designed, hand-stitched jacket business, Jeanius Jackets.
Learn more about Weiner and Jeanius Jackets in Maryland Today: today.umd.edu/jackpot-for-...
Learn more about Weiner and Jeanius Jackets in Maryland Today: today.umd.edu/jackpot-for-...
Lois Lane. Carrie Bradshaw. Peter Parker. Ron Burgundy.
Journalists often pop up in movies, TV shows, books – all sorts of media! Here are some favorite fictional journalists from #merrillmade students!
Who's your favorite? #fearlessjournalism
🎥 Amy Wang
Journalists often pop up in movies, TV shows, books – all sorts of media! Here are some favorite fictional journalists from #merrillmade students!
Who's your favorite? #fearlessjournalism
🎥 Amy Wang
December 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Lois Lane. Carrie Bradshaw. Peter Parker. Ron Burgundy.
Journalists often pop up in movies, TV shows, books – all sorts of media! Here are some favorite fictional journalists from #merrillmade students!
Who's your favorite? #fearlessjournalism
🎥 Amy Wang
Journalists often pop up in movies, TV shows, books – all sorts of media! Here are some favorite fictional journalists from #merrillmade students!
Who's your favorite? #fearlessjournalism
🎥 Amy Wang
Our Shirley #PovichCenter for Sports Journalism's 20th annual Povich Symposium was a smashing success! We hosted two excellent panels with American soccer icons to discuss the upcoming World Cup and the future of the sport in the U.S. ⚽
Slide 1 - Austin Desisto
Slide 2, 3 - Mason Fullerton
Slide 1 - Austin Desisto
Slide 2, 3 - Mason Fullerton
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our Shirley #PovichCenter for Sports Journalism's 20th annual Povich Symposium was a smashing success! We hosted two excellent panels with American soccer icons to discuss the upcoming World Cup and the future of the sport in the U.S. ⚽
Slide 1 - Austin Desisto
Slide 2, 3 - Mason Fullerton
Slide 1 - Austin Desisto
Slide 2, 3 - Mason Fullerton
Help us choose our next Hall of Fame class! Nominations are open through Dec. 31.
The Merrill Hall recognizes the lifetime professional achievements of our amazing #merrillmade alums and the contributions of our remarkable faculty and staff.
Submit nominations at go.umd.edu/MerrillHallNoms25
The Merrill Hall recognizes the lifetime professional achievements of our amazing #merrillmade alums and the contributions of our remarkable faculty and staff.
Submit nominations at go.umd.edu/MerrillHallNoms25
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Help us choose our next Hall of Fame class! Nominations are open through Dec. 31.
The Merrill Hall recognizes the lifetime professional achievements of our amazing #merrillmade alums and the contributions of our remarkable faculty and staff.
Submit nominations at go.umd.edu/MerrillHallNoms25
The Merrill Hall recognizes the lifetime professional achievements of our amazing #merrillmade alums and the contributions of our remarkable faculty and staff.
Submit nominations at go.umd.edu/MerrillHallNoms25
Any big soccer fans miss our amazing Povich Symposium on Wednesday? You can watch the stream of the event anytime!
Hear from MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and soccer legends Cobi Jones, Taylor Twellman and Sasho Cirovski: www.youtube.com/live/r5KECEa...
Hear from MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and soccer legends Cobi Jones, Taylor Twellman and Sasho Cirovski: www.youtube.com/live/r5KECEa...
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Any big soccer fans miss our amazing Povich Symposium on Wednesday? You can watch the stream of the event anytime!
Hear from MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and soccer legends Cobi Jones, Taylor Twellman and Sasho Cirovski: www.youtube.com/live/r5KECEa...
Hear from MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and soccer legends Cobi Jones, Taylor Twellman and Sasho Cirovski: www.youtube.com/live/r5KECEa...
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who contributed to support #merrillmade students on #GivingTuesday! Your support means so much to our community and ensures more students will gain access to the amazing opportunities at Merrill.
go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who contributed to support #merrillmade students on #GivingTuesday! Your support means so much to our community and ensures more students will gain access to the amazing opportunities at Merrill.
go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
TONIGHT is our #PovichCenter's 20th annual Povich Symposium!
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
TONIGHT is our #PovichCenter's 20th annual Povich Symposium!
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
TWO HOURS TO GO this #GivingTuesday! A gift to our Dean's Fund will help more students gain access to our one-of-a-kind journalism education, go for difference-making internships and capitalize on our amazing experiential opportunities. Move #MarylandForward!
GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
TWO HOURS TO GO this #GivingTuesday! A gift to our Dean's Fund will help more students gain access to our one-of-a-kind journalism education, go for difference-making internships and capitalize on our amazing experiential opportunities. Move #MarylandForward!
GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
#GivingTuesday is HERE: Make a difference by supporting our Dean's Fund! A gift today will help more students gain access to our world-class #merrillmade education, our amazing experiential opportunities and career-making internships.
Move #MarylandForward and GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
Move #MarylandForward and GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#GivingTuesday is HERE: Make a difference by supporting our Dean's Fund! A gift today will help more students gain access to our world-class #merrillmade education, our amazing experiential opportunities and career-making internships.
Move #MarylandForward and GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
Move #MarylandForward and GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
#GivingTuesday is TOMORROW! A gift to our Dean's Fund will help more students gain access to our unmatched journalism education, capitalize on our incredible experiential opportunities or go for their dream internships.
Move #MarylandForward and GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
Move #MarylandForward and GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
#GivingTuesday is TOMORROW! A gift to our Dean's Fund will help more students gain access to our unmatched journalism education, capitalize on our incredible experiential opportunities or go for their dream internships.
Move #MarylandForward and GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
Move #MarylandForward and GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
TWO DAYS LEFT until our #PovichCenter's 20th annual Povich Symposium!
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
December 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
TWO DAYS LEFT until our #PovichCenter's 20th annual Povich Symposium!
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
SAVE THE DATE: #GivingTuesday is Dec. 2! Consider a gift to our Dean's Fund, which can help more students gain access to our world-class journalism education, capitalize on our amazing experiential opportunities or take their dream internship. #MarylandForward
GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
SAVE THE DATE: #GivingTuesday is Dec. 2! Consider a gift to our Dean's Fund, which can help more students gain access to our world-class journalism education, capitalize on our amazing experiential opportunities or take their dream internship. #MarylandForward
GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
GIVE at go.umd.edu/MerrillDeansFund
JOIN US on Dec. 3 for our #PovichCenter's 20th annual Povich Symposium!
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
JOIN US on Dec. 3 for our #PovichCenter's 20th annual Povich Symposium!
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
📣 It's YOUR CHANCE to have your opinion be heard!
Tell us what you'd like to see in a future Merrill Merch Store!
Fill out the survey at go.umd.edu/MerrillMerchSurvey25
Tell us what you'd like to see in a future Merrill Merch Store!
Fill out the survey at go.umd.edu/MerrillMerchSurvey25
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
📣 It's YOUR CHANCE to have your opinion be heard!
Tell us what you'd like to see in a future Merrill Merch Store!
Fill out the survey at go.umd.edu/MerrillMerchSurvey25
Tell us what you'd like to see in a future Merrill Merch Store!
Fill out the survey at go.umd.edu/MerrillMerchSurvey25
As Thanksgiving approaches and the semester winds down, it's a great moment to appreciate all that we're thankful for, and here at Merrill College, we are truly grateful for our terrific community!
With fantastic guests, events, field trips, classes and more, we have had such a fun semester!
With fantastic guests, events, field trips, classes and more, we have had such a fun semester!
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
As Thanksgiving approaches and the semester winds down, it's a great moment to appreciate all that we're thankful for, and here at Merrill College, we are truly grateful for our terrific community!
With fantastic guests, events, field trips, classes and more, we have had such a fun semester!
With fantastic guests, events, field trips, classes and more, we have had such a fun semester!
LAST DAY: Help us support #merrillmade students and community members in need during the Merrill Food Drive! We are collecting canned goods, nonperishables and hygiene products to benefit the UMD Campus Pantry.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
LAST DAY: Help us support #merrillmade students and community members in need during the Merrill Food Drive! We are collecting canned goods, nonperishables and hygiene products to benefit the UMD Campus Pantry.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
JOIN US on Dec. 3 for our #PovichCenter's 20th annual Povich Symposium!
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
JOIN US on Dec. 3 for our #PovichCenter's 20th annual Povich Symposium!
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
Help us support #merrillmade students and community members in need during the Merrill Food Drive! Through Tuesday, we will be collecting canned goods, nonperishables and hygiene products to benefit the UMD Campus Pantry.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Help us support #merrillmade students and community members in need during the Merrill Food Drive! Through Tuesday, we will be collecting canned goods, nonperishables and hygiene products to benefit the UMD Campus Pantry.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
Congratulations to #merrillmade student Apurva Mahajan for being honored as a Philip Merrill Presidential Scholar! This is a meaningful program where #UMD Undergraduate Studies honors students alongside their chosen mentors from high school and #UMD.
MORE: www.ugst.umd.edu/merrill/scho...
MORE: www.ugst.umd.edu/merrill/scho...
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Congratulations to #merrillmade student Apurva Mahajan for being honored as a Philip Merrill Presidential Scholar! This is a meaningful program where #UMD Undergraduate Studies honors students alongside their chosen mentors from high school and #UMD.
MORE: www.ugst.umd.edu/merrill/scho...
MORE: www.ugst.umd.edu/merrill/scho...
A handful of sheriffs are enforcing immigration policies so aggressively that they’ve put #Maryland ahead of most red states in transferring migrants to ICE custody.
Full story by Aline Behar Kado, Haley Parsley and Raphael Romero Ruiz:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/13/m...
Full story by Aline Behar Kado, Haley Parsley and Raphael Romero Ruiz:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/13/m...
November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Help us support #merrillmade students and community members in need during the Merrill Food Drive! Through Nov. 25, we will be collecting canned goods, nonperishables and hygiene products to benefit the UMD Campus Pantry.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Help us support #merrillmade students and community members in need during the Merrill Food Drive! Through Nov. 25, we will be collecting canned goods, nonperishables and hygiene products to benefit the UMD Campus Pantry.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
Please drop off your donations in front of the Student Services suite.
JOIN US on Dec. 3 for our #PovichCenter's 20th annual Povich Symposium!
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
JOIN US on Dec. 3 for our #PovichCenter's 20th annual Povich Symposium!
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025
“Soccer in the USA: World Cup ’26 and Beyond” will bring together soccer leaders and journalists to discuss where the sport stands — and where it's headed.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2025