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Philip Merrill College of Journalism

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The Philip Merrill College of Journalism develops journalists and media scholars with rigorous reporting, research and analytical skills, a commitment to ethics, and an appreciation for the First Amendment’s key role in a free society.

Jim Henson protoyping his hand coordination to animate the movements of a green puppet, Kermit the Frog.

Henson Week 2026

2026-09-20T00:00:00.000
2026-09-26T00:00:00.000

A week of fun and interactive activities will take place across the campus and the broader community promoting the themes: Create. Make. Play.

Testudo, the University of Maryland's Mascot.

Misfits & Trailblazers: Fireside Chat with Jim Henson's Biographer Brian Jones

2026-09-22T18:00:00.000
2026-09-22T19:00:00.000

Misfits & Trailblazers: Fireside Chat with Jim Henson's Biographer Brian Jones

McKeldin Mall fountain on a sunny day.

Copyright for Creatives

2026-09-23T13:00:00.000
2026-09-23T14:00:00.000

Copyright for Creatives

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Project-Based Learning

2026-09-23T15:00:00.000
2026-09-23T16:00:00.000

Engage students with real-world projects! Learn about Project-Based Learning, explore cross-discipline examples, and design meaningful, collaborative learning experiences for your course.

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Universal Design for Learning Basics

2026-09-24T14:00:00.000
2026-09-24T15:30:00.000

Explore a framework that allows you to meet the needs of all students.

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Teaching

2026-10-02T13:00:00.000
2026-10-02T14:30:00.000

In this overview session, you’ll familiarize yourself with different GenAI tools and begin to think through how you might address them in your classroom.

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Supporting Neurodiverse Learners

2026-10-05T14:00:00.000
2026-10-05T15:30:00.000

Gain valuable insights about neurodivergent learners and take a strengths-based approach to teaching. Learn practical techniques to foster a more inclusive classroom.

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Let's Talk About Grade Inflation

2026-10-06T12:30:00.000
2026-10-06T13:30:00.000

Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's.

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Let's Talk About Grade Inflation

2026-10-06T12:30:00.000
2026-10-06T13:30:00.000

Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's. Join colleagues for a facilitated conversation.

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An Introduction to Community-Engaged Course Design

2026-10-08T15:30:00.000
2026-10-08T16:45:00.000

Explore the foundations of community-engaged course design. Learn key values, partnership and project models, and the campus policies and supports that shape this work.

Promotional graphic for a webinar series titled “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI.” The design features a workspace background with a laptop keyboard, camera lenses, eyeglasses, a notebook, and a smartphone. Text reads: “Webinar Series: The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI. Learn how to reinvent the business of news and thrive in the age of AI. Monthly through December.” Logos for JPMorgan Chase, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and LNN appear along the bottom.

The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: 'The Next Journalism' — A book talk

2026-10-09T12:00:00.000
2026-10-09T13:00:00.000

One of the nation’s leading journalism thinkers discusses his new book — and how journalism must change to serve democracy.

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Building Reciprocal Partnerships for Community Engagement

2026-10-22T15:30:00.000
2026-10-22T16:45:00.000

Build community partnerships that are mutually beneficial and built to last. Explore partnership models, map key stakeholders, and learn what to share, ask, and listen for.