The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism
@PovichCenter
The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism prepares students to be innovators and leaders in all facets of sports media.
More great images of camps on our campuses! Through programs like the @PovichCenter's Sports Journalism Summer Camp @UofMaryland, USM universities are helping Maryland's K-12 students consider and prepare for careers earlier in their education journeys.
The @PovichCenter's annual summer camp is in full swing! High school students have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sports reporting, play-by-play, broadcasting, esports and MORE! Such a fun week! ☀️ #fearlessjournalism
This crew...words cannot express their professionalism and dedication! We just can not thank them enough for all they did for the Braves organization this summer, they were the epitome of excellence. Thank you!
Nothing better than a @PovichCenter @SoCoBraves collaboration!! Its awesome working for the Braves and it was great working with @AlexaWootten @okorzak2028 and @THEdanielsarver this summer!! Thank you to Coach Warren, the Braves organization and @PovichCenter for your support!!
Check out the latest @washingtonpost column from our @ProfBlackistone, who co-produced the award-winning documentary, "Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting."
Column by Kevin B. Blackistone: Washington’s NFL franchise has moved beyond its shameful past. Now the president wants to resurrect it. wapo.st/4lU2opC
Congratulations to #merrillmade @jakekauderer '27 and more than 200 other students for earning a scholarship from the Kimmy @DuongFoundation! Last weekend, our @DeanLorente was among the honored guests who joined the scholarship winners at the program's award ceremony. Thank…
Nothing better than a @PovichCenter @SoCoBraves collaboration!! Its awesome working for the Braves and it was great working with @AlexaWootten @okorzak2028 and @THEdanielsarver this summer!! Thank you to Coach Warren, the Braves organization and @PovichCenter for your support!!
Our students are working hard this summer! Alexa Wootten '25, Dash Tischler '26 and Owen Korzak '28 worked the broadcast booth for the @CalRipkenLeague's South County Braves this season, and Daniel Sarver '26 handled beat writing duties. Play ball! ⚾️🧢 #PovichInTheField
And this summer, @RyanMartinPxP is a play-by-play commentator for the @FalCommodores of the Cape Cod League!
A little throwback ⏪ One student journalist. A weekend full of sports reporting. 🏀 Follow #merrillmade student Ryan Martin as he wears many hats as he broadcasts, does play-by-play, writes and more for several #UMD media outlets. @TerpsCentral @BigTenPlus @WMUCSports
Our students are working hard this summer! Alexa Wootten '25, Dash Tischler '26 and Owen Korzak '28 worked the broadcast booth for the @CalRipkenLeague's South County Braves this season, and Daniel Sarver '26 handled beat writing duties. Play ball! ⚾️🧢 #PovichInTheField
Congratulations to @cbrennansports! Her book, "On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports," debuted at No. 2 on the @nytimes best sellers list. Brennan, a Povich Center advisory board member, spoke on our panel about Clark in 2024. youtube.com/watch?v=UFJkxT…
Quick faculty and staff appreciation post! 😍 Merrill College would be NOTHING without the incredible people who work here. You all really bring #fearlessjournalism to life! ⭐ Let's give our faculty and staff a round of applause for all their guidance, hard work and…
Congratulations, Reese! #merrillmade
I’m excited to announce I’ve accepted a job in Stamford, Connecticut at @CBSSports working with the @CBSSportsGolazo Network as a Studio Tech. I never thought I’d end up in radio as my first job out of college but I’m grateful for everything I learned during that time.
Love to see it — congrats, Michael! #merrillmade
Happy to announce that Michael Rovetto has joined team Shell Shock as its Director of Communication and Content Development 👏 Rovetto currently serves as @umterps’s staff writer, where he oversees editorial content published on its website. A graduate of @merrillcollege, he’s…
We love to see our #merrillmade alums doing big things!
Great two days in Bristol for the ESPN NFL Nation Summit. Slowly but surely transitioning out of offseason mode…
The youngest woman GM in NBA G League history? She's #merrillmade. So proud of Katie Benzan! Check out this feature from Maryland Athletics, including how @katiekbenz uses what she learned in the #MerrillMasters program. umterps.com/news/2025/7/14…
Merrill is a foot in the door. Take it from #MerrillMasters student @Matt_Cohen_, who works at the @washingtonpost. Thanks to our flexible curriculum, students leave ready for careers as digitally savvy reporters, editors, broadcasters & more. APPLY TODAY at…
Proud of you, Ricky! #merrillmade
Day 1 in the books ✅
.@PovichCenter sports summer camp completed ✅ The students had so much fun discovering all things sports journalism! Already can't wait for next summer! 😀 ☀️ #fearlessjournalism
The @PovichCenter's annual summer camp is in full swing! High school students have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sports reporting, play-by-play, broadcasting, esports and MORE! Such a fun week! ☀️ #fearlessjournalism
So proud of all the #merrillmade students in #UMD's @BigTenPlus StudentU Program for winning 2024-25 "Best Game Coverage - Fall Season" from @BigTenNetwork! The students were honored for a Terps field hockey game against Rutgers. Just another example of how incredible our…
Merrill knows events. And they're a great time! 🙌 Ranging from documentary screenings to panels to the Povich Symposium and more, Merrill hosts incredible events year-round. Keep your eye out for our next panel or get-together this fall! 👀 #fearlessjournalism
Maury Povich lists Shaquille O’Neal as one of his dream guests for his podcast, "On Par With Maury Povich." That's an episode we'd love to see! Check out the latest on Maury, son of our namesake Shirley and a key supporter of the Povich Center, in @WSJ: wsj.com/style/maury-po…
