Students reflected on and gathered together to honor the lives lost on 9/11 on its 25th anniversary. Continue reading UMD community reflects on lasting impact of 9/11 during 25th anniversary
By Danielle Ngamegni
Despite this traumatic experience, it did not deter journalism students from their journalistic duties. Continue reading Merrill College faculty, students share experiences following WHCA dinner shooting incident
By Stella Henretta
Journalism students and professionals weigh in on press freedom, media distrust and the treatment of reporters covering protests following the arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort. Continue reading Merrill students, faculty express concern over journalists’ arrests in Minnesota
By Alex Burke The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism inducted its 2025 Hall of Fame class on Thursday, honoring four distinguished alumni and former faculty member Maurine Beasley, Ph.D., for exceptional careers in journalism and related fields. The inductees include Ira Allen ‘70, Jeanne Cummings ‘79, John McNamara ‘83 and Kimberly Thomas ‘94. The ceremony, held in Knight Hall, celebrated their achievements … Continue reading Merrill College inducts 2025 Hall of Fame Class, honoring trailblazers in journalism
by Joel Lev-Tov Many Philip Merrill College of Journalism faculty and staff seemed to breathe a sigh of relief today as it became clear that Rafael Lorente will be the journalism school’s next dean, ending weeks of waiting and nail biting in the college. In an interview minutes after Provost Jennifer King Rice announced the decision, he said, as dean, he will prioritize listening before … Continue reading Journalism dean search: Many breathe sigh of relief as insider is picked to be next dean
By Joel Lev-Tov One of the first things Sam Fulwood, who is a finalist to become dean of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, said at his session with faculty to introduce himself was: “I’m nervous as hell.” Fulwood, the dean of the School of Communication at American University, came to the University of Maryland to meet with faculty, staff, and students because he is … Continue reading Journalism dean search: Some raise concerns over candidate’s work for liberal think tank
By Joel Lev-Tov A journalism professor who briefly blipped on the nation’s radar in 2015 after being stopped for walking while being Black, as she put it, is among the candidates for the next dean of the University of Maryland’s journalism school. Dorothy Bland, a journalism professor at the University of North Texas, presented herself as the right person to lead the school in front … Continue reading Journalism dean search: North Texas professor envisions gateway degree
By Joel Lev-Tov He brought a cash-strapped University of Maryland journalism school badly-needed funding. He won the Scripps Howard Foundation’s grant for the college. He inspired the Local News Network, which matches students with local media outlets to get reporting experience. He helped make the college accessible to incoming students by stripping it of its Limited Enrollment Program status. Under his watch, a few Philip … Continue reading Journalism dean search: Associate dean says attracting more diverse students a top priority
By Joel Lev-Tov She’s doubled the number of reporters of color in her newsroom. She capitalized the “B” in Black before anyone else. She turned her newsroom majority female. She led a massive project that looked at where former President Donald Trump’s wall would go and what communities it would cut through. These are ways USA Today Editor-in-Chief Nicole Carroll describes herself as she embarks … Continue reading Journalism dean search: Dean candidate brings experience in newsroom, but lots of controversial history
By Natalie Davis College students cannot always predict their career path. But University of Maryland journalism majors can use skills learned at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism for jobs both inside or outside of a newsroom. Students said the major offers opportunities for growth as writers and communicators. Freshman Mari Barchi said improving her writing was one reason why she chose to be a … Continue reading Journalism coursework offers versatility for majors without newsroom aspirations
