Commentary
George Solomon Shares a Fond Farewell
Povich Center founding Director George Solomon shares a fond farewell as he retires from the Center July 1.
George Solomon on ‘The Last Dance’
George Solomon weighs in with his thoughts on “The Last Dance,” calling the documentary “well-executed” and “slickly-produced.”
Alumnus Jon Pessah Pens Book on Yogi Berra
George Solomon spoke with Jon Pessah, a 1974 graduate of the University of Maryland’s College of Journalism, about his book “Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask.”
George Solomon on Sports Reporting During COVID-19
George Solomon acknowledges the difficulties of producing a sports section during the COVID-19 pandemic but says there is still some solid sports writing worth reading.
George Solomon considers the perils of social media
The warning every semester to Merrill College students regarding their use of social media is simple: “What you put out there stays there.” But in this era of the 24-7 news cycle, social media presents increasingly complex challenges.
George Solomon reflects on the legacy of David Stern
Former NBA commissioner David Stern, who died Jan. 1, “challenged many journalists and we were better for it,” Povich Center director George Solomon writes.
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