Philip Merrill College of Journalism - University of Maryland

Philip Merrill College of Journalism - University of Maryland The Philip Merrill College of Journalism trains fearless journalists. We emphasize good writing, critical thinking and real-world hands-on experience.

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism is dedicated to creating fearless broadcast and multiplatform journalists ready for the real world. Our students are innovative and entrepreneurial. Their training is hands-on. The curriculum is professional - designed with an eye on the future. Internships bring practical training. We have a world-class faculty, intimate class sizes and a location just mi

nutes away from a major media capital of the world that no other public research university can offer. We offer programs in sports journalism, as well as investigative, public affairs and computational journalism.

08/31/2026

Happy first day of class, Terps! 🐢

Our faculty and staff can't wait for what this semester will bring! ✨

08/31/2026
08/31/2026

One of the most special days of the year has arrived: Happy First Day of Classes, Terps! 🐢

MERRILL STUDENTS: Are you interested in broadcast journalism? Do you want to know more about the college's offerings in ...
08/31/2026

MERRILL STUDENTS: Are you interested in broadcast journalism? Do you want to know more about the college's offerings in TV news, sports, documentaries, production and radio/podcasts?

We're hosting an introductory broadcast journalism meeting TODAY (Aug. 31) at 1 p.m. in Eaton Theater. Snacks and drinks provided! Come by and learn more!

MERRILL STUDENTS: Are you interested in broadcast journalism? Do you want to know more about the college's offerings in ...
08/29/2026

MERRILL STUDENTS: Are you interested in broadcast journalism? Do you want to know more about the college's offerings in TV news, sports, documentaries, production and radio/podcasts?

We're hosting an introductory broadcast journalism meeting on Monday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. in Eaton Theater. Snacks and drinks provided! Come by and learn more!

Sony featured Merrill College, Principal Lecturer Josh Davidsburg and the documentary filmmaking concentration as a case...
08/28/2026

Sony featured Merrill College, Principal Lecturer Josh Davidsburg and the documentary filmmaking concentration as a case study on their website!

In the piece, Davidsburg speaks about the Sony cameras his classes use along with the expansion of the college's curriculum into documentary, cinematography and video editing.

“We blend extensive practical lab work with classroom theory,” Davidsburg told Sony. “Students enjoy the mix because it gets them out of their seats and into the world, actively using cameras rather than just sitting and listening to lectures.”

Read the full story here: https://pro.sony/ue_US/press/university-of-maryland-fx30-case-study

📸 Photos courtesy of Kevin Cartwright

JOIN US Sept. 11 at noon for "The media startup landscape: Who’s paying for what?" — the next webinar in the monthly ser...
08/26/2026

JOIN US Sept. 11 at noon for "The media startup landscape: Who’s paying for what?" — the next webinar in the monthly series, “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI,” from Merrill College and 's Robert H. Smith School of Business.

The discussion will feature David A. Kirsch (Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Smith School), Ryan Riggins (Executive Director, Media & Entertainment Banking, JPMorganChase) and Liza Vertinsky (Professor of Law, UMD Francis King Carey School of Law). The session is sponsored by JPMorganChase.

REGISTER TODAY at https://go.umd.edu/BizofJournalismSept

The semester is coming and so is Merrill College's Fall Merch Store!We have some fan favorites returning to the store — ...
08/25/2026

The semester is coming and so is Merrill College's Fall Merch Store!

We have some fan favorites returning to the store — keep an eye on our socials for updates. 👀

Store opening soon! 🍂 🍁

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