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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 23h

JOIN US: We're hosting a screening of “Bear Me Into Freedom,” a new documentary about the life of Frederick Douglass, at Hoff Theater on Oct. 6 at 9:30 a.m. The film’s producer, Jeff McGuiness, will be in attendance to speak about the film. No tickets required. TRAILER: vimeo.com/1190188516

Poster for "Bear Me Into Freedom: The Chesapeake Odyssey of Frederick Douglass," featuring a dramatic black-and-white seascape with rays of light through clouds and event details for a free screening Tue, Oct 6, 9:30–10:45 a.m.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

JOIN US IN ONE WEEK (Oct. 9 at noon) for "'The Next Journalism' — A book talk," the next webinar in the monthly series, “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI,” from Merrill College and #UMD's Robert H. Smith School of Business. REGISTER TODAY at go.umd.edu/BizofJournal...

The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI — webinar series title displayed over a workspace with a laptop, DSLR camera, earbuds, spiral notebook and folded newspaper, conveying journalism and digital tools.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Nicole Ramos, a Merrill College master’s student and Howard fellow who was honored by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights for her reporting about abuses at the House of Reformation for Colored Boys at Cheltenham! READ THE FULL PROJECT: cnsmaryland.org/cheltenham/

Smiling award recipient in a black one-shoulder dress holds a glass trophy and engraved plaque onstage at a formal awards ceremony, flanked by colleagues in evening attire.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

MERRILL COLLEGE STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF: Join us NEXT Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. in Gaylord Library for our first Coffee with the Dean of the semester! Chat with Dean Rafael Lorente over coffee, tea and sweet treats! #fearlessjournalism

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Merrill College and the nonprofit Criminal Justice Journalists are proud to unveil "Covering Crime & Justice." This project is a one-stop shop for journalists who cover crime, courts, incarceration and criminal justice. Check out this expansive resource at coveringcrime.org

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Only a FEW HOURS LEFT to put in your orders for the Merrill College Fall Merch Store! Store CLOSES at 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT! Order at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism

Merrill College merch store final-day announcement: bold "LAST DAY!" headline with falling autumn leaves, showing a black "Maryland Journalism" long-sleeve, cream sweatshirt, gray pom pom beanie, stickers and a white travel tumbler, with a banner that reads "Closes at 11:59 p.m.!"

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

TODAY is the LAST DAY of Merrill College's Fall Merch Store! Get your orders in before 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT and get excited to sport some awesome #merrillmade merch! Order at merrillcollege.itemorder.com

Merrill College merch store LAST DAY! announcement promoting college apparel and accessories — navy sweatshirt, red T‑shirt and beanie, maroon polo, plaid pants, gray duffel and sticker sheet on an autumn leaf background.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

WE'RE HIRING: We’re so sad our amazing Prof. Deborah Nelson will be retiring, and we're searching for a new Investigative Journalism Professor and Investigations Editor! Applications are open with the best consideration date this Wednesday. APPLY TODAY: umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/Uni...

Hiring announcement for University of Maryland Merrill College journalism: bold white "WE ARE HIRING!" centered on a large red disc over a faded campus building.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

REMINDER TO STUDENTS: Merrill College's Journalism Career Fair is Oct. 9 from 1 - 4 p.m. in Knight Hall! Registration is required for students, but ALL MAJORS and ALL YEARS are welcome! #fearlessjournalism Register at go.umd.edu/MerrillCaree...

Merrill College Journalism Career Fair — Friday, October 9, 2026, 1–4 PM; registration required for students, all majors welcome, shown as a collage of students and recruiters networking and interviewing.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Check out this Poynter op-ed from our Professor of the Practice Tom Rosenstiel, who recently published his latest book, "The Next Journalism." The book examines how journalism needs to innovate and evolve in order to strengthen democracy and better serve its citizens.

poynter.org

To survive, journalism must become indispensable - Poynter

News organizations need to understand what audiences actually need — and build their journalism around those needs

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

ONE DAY LEFT to get your #merrillmade merch! Show off your favorite journalism school with: 🍁 T-shirts 🍁 Sweatshirts 🍁 Under Armour 🍁 PJ pants 🍁 Polos 🍁 Baseball caps and more! The Merrill Fall Merch Store closes TOMORROW, Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m.! Check it out at merrillcollege.itemorder.com

Merrill College merch store extended poster announcing the sale extension with a teal hoodie, black quarter-zip pullover, and white cap bearing the Merrill Journalism seal, set against a beige background with falling autumn leaves.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Have you heard the news? Merrill College's Fall Merch Store has been extended! The FINAL closing date is Wednesday (Sept. 30) at 11:59 p.m. Get your #merrillmade merch like: 🍁 T-shirts 🍁 Sweatshirts 🍁 Under Armour 🍁 PJ pants 🍁 Rain gear and more! ORDER WHILE YOU CAN: merrillcollege.itemorder.com

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today's #merrillmade intern is Maya Hand, who interned for the Washington Gardener Magazine. During her internship, she covered garden-related events across the DMV, reviewed a gardening book, wrote show notes for the magazine's podcast, GardenDC Podcast, and even did some gardening herself!

Two smiling magazine interns stand arm-in-arm in a sunlit backyard garden, holding freshly harvested kale and a jar of blue flowers with purple clematis blooming behind them.

A smiling Maya Hand wearing tortoiseshell glasses leans into the frame while working on a laptop, an orange dahlia in a glass nearby conveying a casual late-evening remote-work moment.

Maya Hand smiling, resting her head on a gardening book beside a laptop displaying podcast show notes, with a bright orange dahlia in a small glass vase in the foreground.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Due to popular demand, the Merrill Fall Merch Store has been EXTENDED to Wednesday (Sept. 30) at 11:59 p.m.! This is the ONLY full merch store we will be offering this academic year, so get your #merrillmade swag while you still can! Check it out at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism

Merrill College merch sale extended — bold red "MERCH STORE EXTENDED!" headline above a white "Maryland Journalism" tee, red zip-up hoodie, and cream Merrill College duffel bag on a fall-leaf background.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

JOIN US Oct. 9 at noon for "'The Next Journalism' — A book talk," the next webinar in the monthly series, “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI,” from Merrill College and #UMD's Robert H. Smith School of Business. REGISTER TODAY at go.umd.edu/BizofJournal...

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today is the LAST DAY of the Merrill College Fall Merch Store! Rep your college with: 🍁 T-shirts 🍁 Hoodies 🍁 Crewnecks 🍁 Under Armour 🍁 Blankets 🍁 PJ pants 🍁 Polos 🍁 Rain gear 🍁 Tumblers 🍁 Beanies and more! ✨ Order now at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Last night, we welcomed high school counselors from across the country and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to Knight Hall for a wonderful evening exploring and showcasing Merrill College. We want to thank all the counselors who attended and a huge shoutout to OUA for hosting this event!

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Only TWO DAYS LEFT to get your #merrillmade merch! The Merrill College Fall 2026 Merch Store closes Friday, so get your swag before it's too late. This is the ONLY FULL merch store this school year. Check it out at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism

Advertisement for Merrill College merchandise: a mock text exchange about wearing a "Merrill sweatshirt" appears above the headline "Don't miss the memo" and a fall-themed banner announcing "Merrill College Merch Store — Open now!"

Red plaid Merrill College pajama pants shown above a mock text exchange ("Look at the pants I just got" and "Want!") with a fall-themed banner below promoting the Merrill College Merch Store, "Open now."

Promotional graphic announcing Merrill College merch store and a new black quarter-zip pullover, shown with a text-message styled exchange praising the uniform; large "Merrill College Merch Store" banner with "Open now!" and autumn leaf decorations.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

MERRILL COLLEGE STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF: Join us Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. in Gaylord Library for our first Coffee with the Dean of the semester! Chat with Dean Rafael Lorente over coffee, tea and sweet treats! #fearlessjournalism

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This season, it's all about autumnal colors. Get yours at Merrill College's Fall Merch Store! Feed your fall obsession with your favorite #merrilmade merch. 🍂 🍁 There's only THREE DAYS LEFT to put your order in — so check it out now at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism

Fall merch drop announcement for University of Maryland Merrill College Journalism showing a yellow "Maryland Journalism" long-sleeve, a black hoodie with journalism icons and "merrill college," a red pom beanie with the journalism seal, and "Store open now!" text with autumn leaves.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's that time of year again — it's time for Merrill College's Career Fair! 👏 The Merrill College Journalism Career Fair is Oct. 9 from 1 - 4 p.m. Registration is required for students, but all majors and all years are welcome to come! Register here: go.umd.edu/MerrillCaree...

Merrill College Journalism Career Fair announcement: students and recruiters interacting; event Friday, October 9, 2026, 1–4 PM — registration required for students, all majors welcome.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Get comfy this fall season with #merrillmade merch! Merrill College's Fall Merch Store is open! Head over to merrillcollege.itemorder.com to find: 🍁 T-shirts 🍁 Hoodies 🍁 Crewnecks 🍁 Under Armour 🍁 Blankets 🍁 PJ pants 🍁 Polos 🍁 Rain gear 🍁 Tumblers 🍁 Beanies and more! #fearlessjournalism

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today we are spotlighting #merrillmade intern Norah Copenhaver! She interned as a photo research intern for Bethesda Magazine. In this role, she attended weekly meetings, requested photos for the magazine, contacted sources, shot photos for articles and wrote blurbs for the Insider's Guide.

Conference room where three people sit at a long table with laptops during a hybrid meeting; a wall monitor shows four remote participants, and a sticker-covered laptop and tall water bottle are in the foreground.

Interns working at shared desks in a quiet workspace: a hand with pink nail polish points toward a laptop on a wood table while two others focus on screens and notebooks, with drinks and a backpack nearby.

Finger with pink-painted nail and gold ring pointing to a news article thumbnail and headline from Bethesda Magazine on a laptop screen, with the laptop keyboard visible at the bottom.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New school year. New website. Same Merrill College! ❤️ 💻️ You may have noticed that our website got a refresh over the summer! More accessible, more dymanic and easier to navigate. Check it out at merrill.umd.edu

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The 2026-27 Merrill College Merch Store is open and ready for you! This store includes: 🍁 Vintage Screen Print Collection 🍁 Fall Getaway Collection 🍁 Journalism Apparel Collection 🍁 CNS Apparel 🍁 Accessories Check it out before it's gone at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Be ready for a rainy fall day with some #merrillmade rain gear! The 2026-27 Merrill College Merch Store is NOW OPEN! In store, you'll also find: 🍂 Crewneck sweatshirts 🍂 Hoodies 🍂 Flannel PJ pants 🍂 T-shirts 🍂 Long-sleeve tees 🍂 Accessories and MORE! Find your style at merrillcollege.itemorder.com

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Meet TWO new #merrillmade students, Roman Brunetti and Quincy Wilson, who were featured among Maryland Today's 2026 first-string first years! Brunetti is an aspiring sports journalist who provided color commentary for the 2025 MLB Little League Classic. Wilson is an Olympic gold medalist. Welcome! 👋

today.umd.edu

Maryland Today | Fall 2026’s First-String First-Years

An Olympic gold medalist, a duckpin bowling champ and an ace mountain climber are among the standout students from the class of 2030.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

MERRILL COLLEGE & #UMD STUDENTS! Want to get to know the many student media opportunities and student journalism organizations available to you on campus? Join us ONE WEEK FROM TODAY on Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m. on the third floor of Knight Hall for our annual Student Media Fair! #fearlessjournalism

Merrill College Student Media Fair inviting students interested in writing, broadcast media, photography, etc., to meet UMD campus publications and student journalism groups — Tuesday, September 22, 3:30–6:30 PM at Knight Hall, third floor; all majors welcome.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today we are spotlighting yet another #merrillmade intern, Owen Korzak! Korzak was a sports intern for WJLA-TV in Arlington, Virginia, this summer. During his internship, he wrote web stories, logged games, and researched and interviewed subjects for stories. #fearlessjournalism

Owen Korzak poses with a WJLA microphone in front of a neon-lit basketball hoop and a backdrop reading "WIZARDS NBA DRAFT 2026 PARTY", framed by large red, navy and cream balloon garlands.

Washington Nationals player speaking to reporters in front of a BETMGM-branded backdrop as multiple journalists hold microphones and smartphones close for a postgame press interview.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today's the day! The Merrill College Merch Store is officially OPEN! 🍁 Fall back into the semester with some #merrillmade merch that'll keep you festive and warm as the weather starts to get cooler. Head to merrillcollege.itemorder.com to order today! #fearlessjournalism

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Merrill College's Fall 2026 Merch Store opens MONDAY! Get all your fall #merrillmade merch and show off your Maryland pride! Store opens Sept. 14! #fearlessjournalism

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

JOIN US TODAY (Sept. 11) at noon for "The media startup landscape: Who’s paying for what?" — the next webinar in the series, “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI,” from Merrill College and the Smith School. The session is sponsored by JPMorganChase. REGISTER: go.umd.edu/BizofJournal...

Promotional banner for a webinar series titled "The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI," showing a journalist's workspace (laptop, camera, notebook, earbuds) and event time Friday, September 11 | Noon–1 p.m.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Merrill College's Fall 2026 Merch Store opens MONDAY! 🍂 This store includes: 🍁 Crewneck sweatshirts 🍁 Hoodies 🍁 Flannel PJ pants 🍁 T-shirts 🍁 Long-sleeve tees 🍁 Raincoats 🍁 Accessories and MORE! This will be the ONLY FULL MERCH STORE this school year! Check it out on Sept. 14! #fearlessjournalism

Merrill College's Fall merch store opening Sept. 14 — campus-themed apparel and accessories displayed: red "MARYLAND Journalism" tee, gray zip hoodie, pink windbreaker, navy sweatshirt, plaid pants, cap, tumbler, stickers and patches, arranged with decorative autumn leaves.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

JOIN US FRIDAY (Sept. 11) at noon for "The media startup landscape: Who’s paying for what?" — the next webinar in the series, “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI,” from Merrill College and the Smith School. The session is sponsored by JPMorganChase. REGISTER: go.umd.edu/BizofJournal...

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Principal Lecturer Josh Davidbsburg, who will be honored today with the Provost’s Excellence Award for Professional Track Faculty (Teaching category) at #UMD's Convocation! 👏👏👏 Learn more about Davidsburg and all the honorees: today.umd.edu/convocation-...

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

As we gear up to launch the Fall 2026 Merrill College Merch Store, let's check out what's *different* this time around! 🍁 🍂 This is the ONLY FULL MERCH STORE this school year! So if you see something you like, get it before it's gone! #fearlessjournalism

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today's #merrillmade intern is Sophia Herndon! Sophia interned for Triangle Media Partners, a parent company to multiple local magazines based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As an editorial intern, she wrote stories, conducted research and interviews, and created social media videos.

A shared desk workspace: open laptop displaying a travel site, two ornate notebooks and a tan shoulder bag on a white tabletop, empty white chairs and a blank wall with horizontal display rails behind.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

He's just really excited for the semester! There's nothing wrong with that. Week one is done — the rest of the semester is ahead of you #merrillmade Terps! We can't wait to see what it has in store for you and Merrill College. #fearlessjournalism ⭐️ Dean Rafael Lorente and Associate Dean Alex Pyles

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

IN ONE WEEK: Join us Sept. 11 at noon for "The media startup landscape: Who’s paying for what?" — the next webinar in the series, “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI,” from Merrill College and the Smith School. The session is sponsored by JPMorganChase. REGISTER: go.umd.edu/BizofJournal...

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

EXCITING NEWS! Our Howard Center for Investigative Journalism-led "Off the Rails" project is a finalist for ANOTHER major award! ONA named the investigation a finalist for the Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award (Small Newsroom category). awards.journalists.org/winners/2026/

Slide titled “The Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award, Small Newsroom Finalists,” listing three finalists: “Off the Rails,” a collaboration among CBC, Evident Media, Global Reporting Centre at the University of British Columbia, Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School of Journalism, Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland, NPR, and The Narwhal; “The Institute” by Spotlight PA; and “The Price of Progress: The Dark Side of Critical Minerals in the Amazon,” by Amazon Underworld. Howard Center and Philip Merrill College of Journalism logos appear at right with celebratory party-popper graphics.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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 the Smith School. The session is sponsored by JPMorganChase. REGISTER: go.umd.edu/BizofJournal...

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today's #merrillmade intern is Caleb Winters, who interned for The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky. As an investigative intern, Winters worked on stories about hospital price transparency, the Louisville Metro Police Department and an investigation into local art fraud. #fearlessjournalism

Caleb Winters wearing glasses smiles in a cubicle, hands clasped on the desk with keyboard and mouse in the foreground and boxes, notes, and pinned papers on shelving behind him, a casual workplace selfie.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

MERRILL STUDENTS: Are you interested in broadcast journalism? 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! #fearlessjournalism

Flyer inviting students to an introductory broadcast journalism meeting, showing a diverse group around a TV news desk, scheduled Monday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. in 1208 Knight Hall (Eaton Theater), with free snacks and Philip Merrill College of Journalism branding.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

MERRILL STUDENTS: Are you interested in broadcast journalism? 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! #fearlessjournalism

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Sony featured Merrill College, Principal Lecturer Josh Davidsburg and the documentary filmmaking concentration as a case study on their website! Read the full story here: pro.sony/ue_US/press/... 📸 Photos courtesy of Kevin Cartwright

Filmmaker in a hoodie and headphones adjusts a camera with a mounted shotgun microphone on a tripod, filming a car near yellow police tape outdoors.

Person in a red hoodie kneeling beside a stream, photographing a round metal manhole cover with a camera while shading the lens with one hand.

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Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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