Philip Merrill College of Journalism Staff

Research

Journalism Investigation by UMD, Partners Reveals Lax Railroad Safety, Oversight of Hazardous Materials Transportation

August 14, 2025

‘Off the Rails’ Series of Stories With Media, Other Universities to Be Published in Nationwide Outlets

Campus & Community

$3M Gift Endows Local News Network Chair at Merrill College

February 05, 2025

Program Enhances Coverage Throughout State, Gives Students Reporting Experience

Research

UMD Journalism Students, Faculty Release Guide to Maryland’s School Board Elections

October 22, 2024

74 of 109 Candidates Statewide Responded to Survey on Views About Top Issues

Research

UMD Journalism Survey: Maryland News Outlets Are Small, Struggling to Survive

April 23, 2024

First Study of Its Kind in State Finds News Agenda Driven by Official, Establishment Voices

Research

1,000+ People Died After Police Encounters Involving Nonlethal Tactics, Investigation Involving UMD Finds

March 29, 2024

AP Project Into Use of Force Included 200+ Merrill College Students, Faculty, Staff

People

Philip Merrill College of Journalism Mourns Passing of Founding Dean

August 08, 2023

Ray Hiebert Revamped, Elevated Journalism Education at Maryland