Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism

Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism leads a new generation of sports journalists to view

The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism serves Merrill students and professional journalists, as well as the university and greater community through its academic offerings, research and analysis. Shirley Povich was an eyewitness to the most significant sporting events of the 20th century and his fearless reporting took on questions of race, religion and gender. The Center is a focal point for research and analysis of the current topics in sports and sports media. The Washington-Baltimore area is one of the nation’s liveliest sports markets, offering rich and diverse first-hand opportunities for students interested in sports journalism. The Povich Center prepares sports journalism students for these opportunities through a range of courses in sports reporting and broadcasting and in the intersection of sports and cultures. Students are afforded the opportunity to interact with some of the nation’s leading sports journalists through classes and special events.

Our latest project, "Sports Betting & Athlete Harassment," explores the booming popularity of prop bets on college athle...
09/11/2026

Our latest project, "Sports Betting & Athlete Harassment," explores the booming popularity of prop bets on college athletes — and the online abuse that can come with it.

Check out more on Capital News Service, including a deep dive into the data around prop betting and daily fantasy sports, plus interviews with NCAA officials, state lawmakers and more.

READ MORE: https://cnsmaryland.org/sports-betting-and-athlete-harassment/

STUDENTS: Kick off the new semester with our student sports news organizations! Join us at 6:15 p.m. TONIGHT in Eaton Th...
08/31/2026

STUDENTS: Kick off the new semester with our student sports news organizations! Join us at 6:15 p.m. TONIGHT in Eaton Theater to learn how to get involved. Pizza will be provided!

🍕 🎥 📰 Don't forget to RSVP: go.umd.edu/SportsWelcome26

We were proud sponsors of the 2026 Associated Press Sports Editors convention this weekend! Thanks for visiting the D.C....
07/22/2026

We were proud sponsors of the 2026 Associated Press Sports Editors convention this weekend! Thanks for visiting the D.C. area, APSE.

Merrill College student Austin DeSisto served as the photographer, even more of our students volunteered, our alums spoke on panels — and one of our reporting projects won a first-place award in the APSE contest!

Today would've been the 121st birthday of Shirley Povich, the legendary Washington Post sports columnist and our namesak...
07/15/2026

Today would've been the 121st birthday of Shirley Povich, the legendary Washington Post sports columnist and our namesake.

Povich's incredible career inspired the creation of The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism 15 years ago. We at the Povich Center and Philip Merrill College of Journalism are proud to honor his remarkable legacy every day by preparing students to be innovators and leaders in all facets of sports media.

Our unique experiential curriculum and programs elevate and amplify discussion of race, gender, politics and the world — just as Povich did each morning in The Post. Happy birthday, Shirley!

Learn more about Povich and the center at go.umd.edu/PovichCenter

⏪ ⚾️ Rewind the clock: Our "Creating Camden Yards" documentary airs again on MASN Orioles at 7 p.m. tonight!Don't miss u...
06/18/2026

⏪ ⚾️ Rewind the clock: Our "Creating Camden Yards" documentary airs again on MASN Orioles at 7 p.m. tonight!

Don't miss us on MASN — and check out the complete project, including archival photos, extra videos and more, on CreatingCamdenYards.org!

Tune in! 📺⚾️ Our "Creating Camden Yards" oral history documentary will make its broadcast premiere on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network at 8 p.m. Monday, June 1.

Learn more — and check out the full list of air times for “Creating Camden Yards” on MASN in June:
https://merrill.umd.edu/articles/povich-centers-creating-camden-yards-air-mid-atlantic-sports-network

Congratulations to Ben Geffner '27, who placed in the top 10 of the Associated Press Sports Editors' 2026 Student Contes...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to Ben Geffner '27, who placed in the top 10 of the Associated Press Sports Editors' 2026 Student Contest!

Ben's writing portfolio showcased his college basketball reporting, including a profile of Diggy Coit, a feature on the Maryland Basketball Coalition and a UCLA game story from the NCAA tournament.

Read more 🏀 📝 ➡️

By Erik Hall Judges recently determined a top 10 for the 2026 Associated Press Sports Editors Student Contest. Students submitted three pieces of work as a portfolio. The winner will be announced in the coming weeks. Here are the top 10 (in alphabetical order): Jack Albright, Marquet

06/02/2026

From Men In Blazers to Cape Cod Baseball League and everything in between, we can't wait to follow the adventures of our students and new grads this summer!

Povich Center director Mark Hyman and Josh Panepento '25 discussed our "Creating Camden Yards" oral history project wi...
06/01/2026

Povich Center director Mark Hyman and Josh Panepento '25 discussed our "Creating Camden Yards" oral history project with MASN before Friday's Orioles game!

Watch the interview — and tune in to watch the documentary on MASN at 8 p.m. TONIGHT!

. had the chance to meet the minds behind UMD Povich Center's documentary on the creation of Camden Yards.More: http://www.masn.me/

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