Support Maryland / The Philip Merrill College of Journalism

There’s never been a more exciting time to be in journalism. Blogs, tweets, smartphones, tablets—all are feeding an ever-growing demand for news. The Merrill College prepares students for this evolving field while grounding them in the fundamentals. It offers state-of-the-art facilities, unmatched access to internships in one of the nation's top media markets, and opportunities to learn from the pros. Your investment helps faculty develop contemporary courses on covering sports, public affairs, science, health, business and more, to attract big-name journalists to the faculty or to speak on campus, and to support students as they get experience interning at ESPN, The Washington Post, USA Today, NPR or network TV affiliates.

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Verna Gibson
Program Manager
Philip Merrill College of Journalism

University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Phone: 301.405.6251
Email: vgibson@umd.edu

Philip Merrill College of Journalism Scholarships

Student aid is vital in maintaining the college’s ability to attract and retain outstanding students. For some aid recipients, a scholarship makes it possible to matriculate at Maryland; for others, it means they will work fewer hours in outside jobs and therefore be able to take fuller advantage of internships and the campus experience. For all, it means students graduate with less debt and so are able to choose jobs based primarily on interest and opportunity.

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Philip Merrill College of Journalism Dean's Fund

The Dean's Fund for Excellence provides flexibility to meet unforeseen needs and take advantage of unexpected opportunities.

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Dean's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Endowed Scholarships in Journalism

Generous terps established the Dean’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Endowed Scholarship in Journalism in December 2022. This fund provides merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students in the Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

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Capstones/ News Bureaus Gift Fund

This fund is dedicated to helping Merrill College students cover travel and other necessary expenses of their capstone or news bureau experiences.

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Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism

The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism prepares students to be innovators and leaders in all facets of sports media. The center's unique, experiential curriculum and public programs elevate and amplify discussion of race, gender, politics and the world - just as Shirley Povich did each morning in the Washington Post. Shirley's son, Maury Povich, is currently matching all gifts made to the Center.

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George Solomon Endowed Chair in Sports Journalism

The success of the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism is possible because of George Solomon's leadership. A Shirley Povich protege, Solomon was the linchpin in establishing the Povich Center and growing it into a national leader in sports journalism education. We wish to honor Professor Solomon's exceptional achievement and inspire the next generation of sports journalism educators with the George Solomon Endowed Chair in Sports Journalism. The establishment of endowed chairs is critical to recruiting and retaining superb faculty members in today's highly competitive market. This named director position, which will be possible upon George Solomon's retirement, will allow the Povich Center to recruit the highest caliber of candidates.

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Lucy Dalglish Media and Democracy Endowed Faculty Support Fund in Journalism

This endowed fund is named in honor of Philip Merrill College of Journalism Dean, Lucy Dalglish, for her distinguished career as an educator, media lawyer and journalist. It will provide support for faculty in the Philip Merrill College of Journalism for research projects related to media and democracy.

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Journalism Internship Stipend Fund

The Journalism Internship Stipends Fund has been created to offer stipends to help cover travel, housing or tuition-related expenses for Philip Merrill College of Journalism students working in journalism internships each summer. Preference is given to students who might not otherwise be able to participate in an internship due to financial limitations.

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John McNamara '83 Endowed Sports Journalism Scholarship

John McNamara's special talent for sports journalism was his ability to expose the dedication, hard work, heartbreak, sacrifices, faults, delights, personalities, strategies, tactics, and intricacies in each player, contest and season. He performed the homework needed to provide historical context for these stories. He wrote without pretension or condescension, telling stories that were accessible and informative to new and established fans and readers alike. To continue John’s devotion to Sports Journalism, to allow others to learn from John and his work, to develop and reward writers who demonstrate potential for producing accessible and informative sports journalism, to provide opportunity for talented students who may carry on John’s legacy, and to show our devotion to John, we have created the John McNamara ’83 Endowed Sports Journalism Scholarship at the University of Maryland.

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