The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism

Time for another #merrillmade intern spotlight!💡 Today we're highlighting @BrezaSports who interned remotely in the fall for sports content creator @Andrew_Fenichel. In this role, Andrew wrote, edited and found b-roll for scripts of documentary-style YouTube videos, conducted research, created polls and produced graphics. "I loved my internship," Andrew said. "I learned a lot from Andrew about what it takes to be a content creator in an increasingly digital age: you have to market yourself incredibly well, but more importantly, you have to carry an unmatched knowledge and love for what you do." Great work, Andrew! #fearlessjournalism

Picture yourself repping that Maryland pride with #merrillmade merch! 🤔 💭 We think you'd look very cool. 😎 The Spring 2026 Merrill Merch store is OPEN! Check out all the color options and designs at merrillcollege.itemorder.com. #fearlessjournalism

I remember sitting in class listening to all these incredible people speak during my time at Maryland. For them to ask me to do this... what an honor. A career highlight. Thank you, @PovichCenter/@merrillcollege! I hope I was interesting and helpful! 🐢

On this edition of The Left Bench: In Focus, we go all in on @TerpsWBB. We welcome on @thedbk beat writer @faithlharris, recap an injury-filled season, and preview the postseason. @aidan_currie_ and @candriolnews anchor. WATCH: youtu.be/wWSHb3lZNkU

From Monday — was an honor to have @ScottKornberg ‘13 join our @PovichCenter/@merrillcollege APSE Chapter meeting! Our @APSE_sportmedia students heard about Scott’s experiences at UMD and how they’ve translated to his work and preparation in MiLB/MLB! Thanks again, Scott!

Spring break is JUST around the corner and this semester has been a whirlwind! 🌸 🕰️ From the Maryland Democracy Initiative First Amendment panel to the @PovichCenter's Washington Post sports discussion, the Journalism Alumni Network's pizza party and engaging class lighting demos, Merrill College is booked and busy. 💅 New admits, join the fun at Merrill! Confirm your enrollment by May 1. More info: merrill.umd.edu/admitted-stude…

I'm wrapping up two years at CBS19 in Charlottesville, VA, and I'm taking a look back at how far I've come! It's been a fun few years, and I've learned a lot in my time here. I'd appreciate any feedback!! Full reel here: tinyurl.com/2xr72hzm

.@BenGeffner and I are in Chicago to cover the Terps in the Big Ten Tournament. We’ll talk with Buzz Williams and players after every game until they’re eliminated. Anything you want to know before the season wraps up?

Most players don’t dream about being on the scout team when they commit to Maryland men’s lacrosse. It’s not the flashiest role and doesn’t garner much attention outside the team. But that doesn’t matter to the players on the scout team. Read more: dbknews.com/2026/03/09/mar…

unpacking the news. literally. #fearlessjournalism 🌟 @ashnabalroop_ and @kschutzmanmedia

Advancing commitment to journalism, ESPN hires 6 standout former Washington Post writers Hirings highlight continued focus on high-impact journalism & storytelling More: bit.ly/4cVyShZ

Congrats @RobertKlemko! #merrillmade

#GivingDayUMD was a smashing success! 🎉 Thank you to all who gave yesterday!!! We raised over $130,000 — a Merrill College Giving Day record 🤩 — to empower #merrillmade students to follow their passions and receive a top-notch journalism education. We are so GRATEFUL to have such a supportive community. You are truly making a difference for our students! #fearlessjournalism

We've reached 100 #GivingDayUMD donors and unlocked our Board of Visitors' $40,000 challenge!!! 🎉🎉🎉 THANK YOU to Cathy Merrill, Craig Bengtson, Jennifer Gilbert St. John and our entire Merrill community for your generosity! We're just 25 donors away from unlocking the $50,000 challenge gift from David Ginsburg '75. We have until MIDNIGHT to get to the finish line. You can help us make it happen! GIVE at go.umd.edu/GivingDay

Celebrate #GivingDayUMD and support the next generation of #merrillmade journalists! Eileen Chamblee and Andrea Chamblee ’83 will match all gifts to the John McNamara '83 Endowed Sports Journalism Scholarship, up to $10,000. DONATE 🐢⬇️ go.umd.edu/McNamaraGiving…

GREAT WORK, #merrillmade alums! Thank you so much for helping us win an additional $1,000 this #GivingDayUMD! go.umd.edu/GivingDay

Good morning and happy #GivingDayUMD! 🥳 🐢 To kick off the day, let's hear how your gifts can make an impact from second-year #merrillmade student Christian Jackson! TODAY is the day to support Merrill College and the #UMD community as we move forward and strive to make our unmatched experiential journalism education accessible to as many students as possible. #fearlessjournalism DONATE to Merrill College at go.umd.edu/GivingDay You can MULTIPLY your gift to Merrill with a number of Giving Day challenges and matches: 💥 When we reach 125 donors, a $50,000 scholarship gift will be unlocked thanks to David Ginsburg ’75! 💥 Members of our Board of Visitors have collectively committed $40,000, which will unlock once we reach 100 donors! 💥 Eileen Chamblee and Andrea Chamblee ’83 will match all gifts to the John McNamara '83 Endowed Sports Journalism Scholarship, up to $10,000! 💥 Professor Deborah Nelson will match, dollar for dollar, all gifts from faculty, staff and students to any fund up to $5,000!

Congrats, José! #merrillmade

Tremendous news for our industry — and people I've admired for so long — that The Athletic was able to staff up in D.C. Somebody asked if it changes our plans for @AllBannerSports. It does not.

Hey everyone! I'm joining the @BaltimoreBanner as a sports enterprise & features reporter. I’ll also help out w/the Banner's Nats/O's coverage. Growing up in Baltimore County, it's a privilege to write about the intersection of Baltimore community, culture and sports.