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.
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Join us Tuesday afternoons for some tea, art, and music to unwind and recharge.
Assisting, not replacing, thinking: Integrating AI into data-oriented classes
Explore how the proliferation of generative AI affects programming, science, and other data-oriented classes.
Safety and Health at Work Conference
The conference will include presentations from Occupational Health, Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability, & Risk , Department of Hearing and Speech, and more. Throughout the day staff will have access to free screenings and resources.
Join us Tuesday afternoons for some tea, art, and music to unwind and recharge.
Scholarship and GenAI Symposium: Investigating Changes to Your Teaching
Curious about how to better understand the impact of teaching changes you’re making in response to generative AI (GenAI)? In this symposium, you’ll hear from colleagues who have adapted their courses to incorporate or deter AI, and you’ll learn about
Join us Tuesday afternoons for some tea, art, and music to unwind and recharge.
Why Graduate School Information Session
This session will explore the benefits of pursuing a graduate education at UMD or any institution.
The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: AI-powered personalization and its risks
AI can now deliver news and information tailored to any individual. Experts from Smith School and an industry leader explore the pros and the cons of this revolutionary change.
The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: Using AI to improve newsgathering
Experts from Merrill College and a journalism industry leader describe how newsrooms can ethically use AI to boost their news products.
A Merrill College professor will demonstrate an innovative, AI-supported “Smart Story Suite" designed to engage users across varying environments, time constraints and levels of interest — a model that’s already showing signs of success.
The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: Using AI in innovative ways to reach new audiences
Audience engagement through search engines is shrinking. Pros from Merrill College demonstrate new, AI-driven ways to boost engagement.