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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.
Still thinking about our wonderful December #merrillmade grads 🤗
We can't wait to see what you do in the future! #fearlessjournalism
We can't wait to see what you do in the future! #fearlessjournalism
December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Still thinking about our wonderful December #merrillmade grads 🤗
We can't wait to see what you do in the future! #fearlessjournalism
We can't wait to see what you do in the future! #fearlessjournalism
This semester marks the last for Kathy Best, our #HowardCenter for Investigative Journalism's founding director, ahead of her retirement. 😥
Kathy ushered in a new era for Merrill College in helping establish the center in 2019. 🧵
Kathy ushered in a new era for Merrill College in helping establish the center in 2019. 🧵
December 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This semester marks the last for Kathy Best, our #HowardCenter for Investigative Journalism's founding director, ahead of her retirement. 😥
Kathy ushered in a new era for Merrill College in helping establish the center in 2019. 🧵
Kathy ushered in a new era for Merrill College in helping establish the center in 2019. 🧵
Want to know more about a #MerrillMasters? Check out this student's story! 📣
Zion Williams is a soon-to-be second-year grad student focusing in broadcast and sports journalism. He enjoys Merrill's approach to experiential learning and that his courses take him out in the field!
Zion Williams is a soon-to-be second-year grad student focusing in broadcast and sports journalism. He enjoys Merrill's approach to experiential learning and that his courses take him out in the field!
December 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Want to know more about a #MerrillMasters? Check out this student's story! 📣
Zion Williams is a soon-to-be second-year grad student focusing in broadcast and sports journalism. He enjoys Merrill's approach to experiential learning and that his courses take him out in the field!
Zion Williams is a soon-to-be second-year grad student focusing in broadcast and sports journalism. He enjoys Merrill's approach to experiential learning and that his courses take him out in the field!
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 18, 2025 at 2:04 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
EXCITING NEWS: Join us in welcoming Deborah Barfield Berry as our new Capital News Service Annapolis bureau director! Former CNS Annapolis bureau director Christi Parsons will now lead the CNS D.C. bureau! 🧵
December 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
EXCITING NEWS: Join us in welcoming Deborah Barfield Berry as our new Capital News Service Annapolis bureau director! Former CNS Annapolis bureau director Christi Parsons will now lead the CNS D.C. bureau! 🧵
🎓 🎓 CONGRATULATIONS DECEMBER GRADS! 🎓 🎓
You are now OFFICIALLY #merrillmade and we could not be prouder! 😁
We had a wonderful celebration on Friday and we can't wait to see what you all do. Congrats! #fearlessjournalism
You are now OFFICIALLY #merrillmade and we could not be prouder! 😁
We had a wonderful celebration on Friday and we can't wait to see what you all do. Congrats! #fearlessjournalism
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎓 🎓 CONGRATULATIONS DECEMBER GRADS! 🎓 🎓
You are now OFFICIALLY #merrillmade and we could not be prouder! 😁
We had a wonderful celebration on Friday and we can't wait to see what you all do. Congrats! #fearlessjournalism
You are now OFFICIALLY #merrillmade and we could not be prouder! 😁
We had a wonderful celebration on Friday and we can't wait to see what you all do. Congrats! #fearlessjournalism
Rare aesthetic: Merrill College edition
Nothing like Knight Hall and Tawes Hall during finals season 🥰 #fearlessjournalism
🎥 Jess Daninhirsch
Nothing like Knight Hall and Tawes Hall during finals season 🥰 #fearlessjournalism
🎥 Jess Daninhirsch
December 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Rare aesthetic: Merrill College edition
Nothing like Knight Hall and Tawes Hall during finals season 🥰 #fearlessjournalism
🎥 Jess Daninhirsch
Nothing like Knight Hall and Tawes Hall during finals season 🥰 #fearlessjournalism
🎥 Jess Daninhirsch
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
Thanks to Don Garber, Cobi Jones, Sasho Cirovski, Taylor Twellman, Steven Goff, and moderators John Ourand '89 and Emily Olsen '17.
And a huge shoutout to the Povich Center and the student volunteers for putting on such a wonderful event. 👏
Slide 2, 4 - Austin Desisto
Slide 1 - Mason Fullerton
And a huge shoutout to the Povich Center and the student volunteers for putting on such a wonderful event. 👏
Slide 2, 4 - Austin Desisto
Slide 1 - Mason Fullerton
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thanks to Don Garber, Cobi Jones, Sasho Cirovski, Taylor Twellman, Steven Goff, and moderators John Ourand '89 and Emily Olsen '17.
And a huge shoutout to the Povich Center and the student volunteers for putting on such a wonderful event. 👏
Slide 2, 4 - Austin Desisto
Slide 1 - Mason Fullerton
And a huge shoutout to the Povich Center and the student volunteers for putting on such a wonderful event. 👏
Slide 2, 4 - Austin Desisto
Slide 1 - Mason Fullerton
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