Merrill College @ Maryland

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland trains fearless journalists. Home of @HowardCenterUMD @PovichCenter @CNSmd @LNNMaryland.

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From Merrill College's prime location just outside D.C. to its hands-on student experience to its Pulitzer- and Peabody-winning faculty, learn how Merrill College will make the difference for YOU and set you up for the career you want. #fearlessjournalism
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SO HAPPY for #merrillmade alums and former Howard fellows Kara Newhouse and Vanessa Sánchez (@vanesanchez_g), who each won 2026 Institute for Nonprofit News Insight Awards for Explanatory Reporting — while working for different newsrooms!

Newhouse, our Howard Center's deputy data editor, won with Suncoast Searchlight and Sánchez won with El Tímpano.

Suncoast won for an investigative series on how an increasing number of privately run special districts wield government-level power and fuel a higher cost of living for many Floridians.

Sánchez led a reporting team for El Tímpano that followed cuts to healthcare access that impacted immigrant communities. Great work!

Check out Newhouse's coverage: https://t.co/yX6NKVWM9E

Check out Sánchez's coverage: https://t.co/FP9ngHjNLE

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JOIN US July 17 at noon for "Improving engagement with new models and AI-formatted content" — the next webinar in the monthly series, “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI,” from Merrill College and #UMD's Robert H. @SmithSchool of Business.

The session will feature Merrill College faculty member Ronald Yaros (director of the Digital Engagement Lab) and Reid Williams (co-founder of The Local Journalism Foundation).

REGISTER TODAY at https://t.co/SZpTgLVM7h

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We just want to talk... #fearlessjournalism

🎥 Sydney Dizard

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The database is paired with several stories on findings from the responses and background checks. The topics include candidates’ perspectives on President Donald Trump, the state’s budget problems, housing affordability, data center development and a state ban on entering agreements with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

Read the stories: https://t.co/NUJdsIvhI6

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MARYLAND VOTERS: Before you go to the polls today, check out our Local News Network General Assembly primary voter guide to learn where your candidates stand on the issues most important to you!

@LNNMaryland sent questionnaires to all 235 General Assembly candidates who face a competitive primary, and 141 responded. Student journalists also did background checks on all the candidates.

Candidate responses were published in an online database organized by primary race. CHECK IT OUT: https://t.co/xRezpkoiBC

[Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege]

JOIN US July 17 at noon for "Improving engagement with new models and AI-formatted content" — the next webinar in the monthly series, “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI,” from Merrill College and #UMD's Robert H. @SmithSchool of Business.

The session will feature Merrill College faculty member Ronald Yaros (director of the Digital Engagement Lab) and Reid Williams (co-founder of The Local Journalism Foundation).

REGISTER TODAY at https://t.co/SZpTgLVM7h

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Merrill College was WELL-represented at this year's @IRE_NICAR conference at National Harbor in Maryland.

Our #merrillmade faculty, students and alums hosted over 17 sessions, teaching conference attendees skills in data, research, coding and more!

We hope everyone learned a lot and made lasting connections. See you next year! #fearlessjournalism

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MPR News featured #merrillmade alum Maria Reeve, our 2026 commencement speaker and a Merrill Hall of Famer, as part of this feature! Reeve is executive director of culture and careers at The Minnesota Star Tribune.

The segment is moderated by MPR News host Angela Davis, a fellow Merrill Hall of Famer and a member of our Board of Visitors.

Give it a listen: https://t.co/EpCadlH4tI

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On this #Juneteenth, I applaud a team of Terps working to tell the historic story of the nearby Lakeland community in a new exhibition at the College Park Aviation Museum. https://t.co/t6SM0uf6rl

[Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege]

JOIN US July 17 at noon for "Improving engagement with new models and AI-formatted content" — the next webinar in the monthly series, “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI,” from Merrill College and #UMD's Robert H. @SmithSchool of Business.

The session will feature Merrill College faculty member Ronald Yaros (director of the Digital Engagement Lab) and Reid Williams (co-founder of The Local Journalism Foundation).

REGISTER TODAY at https://t.co/SZpTgLVM7h

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@CNSmd .@eddycalkins3 @BenWolf22 @zionwnews @andrewmcbtv

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The Chesapeake AP Broadcasters Association recently announced the winners of its annual awards and our Capital News Service students had an exceptional showing, sweeping all seven honors in the college TV competition!

@cnsmd won for Outstanding College Newscast and four #merrillmade students were recognized by CAPBA. Eddy Calkins '26 won three awards — finishing first and second in the Outstanding General News category and placing second in the Outstanding Feature category.

Ben Wolf '26 (Outstanding Feature) and Zion Williams '26 (Outstanding Sports Reporting) both placed first in their respective categories while Andrew McBride '26 (Outstanding Sports Reporting) placed second. Congratulations to all!

FULL LIST OF WINNERS: https://t.co/qntzJu94Hu

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Don't mind us just thinking about the 2025-26 school year.☺️ 💭

The Merrill College community was very busy — whether it was classes, internships, events or field trips! So take a trip down memory lane with us! #fearlessjournalism

[Dr. Darryll J. Pines @President_Pines]

An insightful look back on the memories and histories captured in our Terrapin Yearbook, which has completed its last run. https://t.co/mTlgYWoivq

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Congratulations to #merrillmade student @ashleyy_burkett! So proud! #fearlessjournalism

[Capital Emmys @CapitalEmmys]

Congratulations to Ashley Burkett of the University of Maryland, the 2026 Betty Endicott Scholarship recipient! 🎉

Ashley will be honored at the 68th Capital Emmy® Awards this Saturday, June 20.

Learn more: https://t.co/FxFOvfCgce

#CapitalEmmys

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So are we! 🏆

Hailey Yellin is a 2023 #merrillmade alum and video producer for the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Congratulations, Hailey! #fearlessjournalism

[Jason Yellin @JasonYellin]

Incredibly proud to call @HaileyYellin a Stanley Cup Champion! 🏆🍾 #GoCanes

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The database is paired with several stories on findings from the responses and background checks. The topics include candidates’ perspectives on President Donald Trump, the state’s budget problems, housing affordability, data center development and a state ban on entering agreements with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

Read the stories: https://t.co/NUJdsIvhI6

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The Maryland primary election is in ONE WEEK and early voting is underway. Learn where your Maryland General Assembly candidates stand on the issues important to you in our Local News Network (@LNNMaryland) General Assembly voter guide!

LNN sent questionnaires to all 235 General Assembly candidates who face a competitive primary, and 141 responded. Student journalists also did background checks on all the candidates.

Candidate responses were published in an online database organized by primary race. CHECK IT OUT: https://t.co/xRezpkoiBC

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🎓️🎓️ PHOTO DUMP TIME!! 🎓️🎓️

That's right! Merrill College is releasing our Commencement 2026 photos for you to look through and download. 👀 One last congratulations to our newest #merrillmade grads! 👏

Find the gallery here: https://t.co/uKza0AMykc

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JOIN US July 17 at noon for "Improving engagement with new models and AI-formatted content" — the next webinar in the monthly series, “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI,” from Merrill College and #UMD's Robert H. @SmithSchool of Business.

The session will feature Merrill College faculty member Ronald Yaros (director of the Digital Engagement Lab) and Reid Williams (co-founder of The Local Journalism Foundation).

REGISTER TODAY at https://t.co/SZpTgLVM7h