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From the Pros: Advice to the 2013 Graduates
May 17, 2013

From the Pros: Advice to the 2013 Graduates

The Povich Center asked some of the top professionals in the field of sports media to lend their advice for the graduating Class of 2013.

For Love, Not Money
May 13, 2013

For Love, Not Money

Povich Center director George Solomon with some words for the next upcoming crop of young journalists in today’s ever-changing landscape.

Ready for Primetime
May 1, 2013

Ready for Primetime

MLB.com columnist Richard Justice on the necessity and importance of social media in a digital era with round-the-clock 24/7 news cycles.

Spring Training with Shirley
Mar 27, 2013

Spring Training with Shirley

David Povich looks back on Washington Senators Spring Training in Orlando with his father, Shirley Povich, and the rest of the family.

Hello, Facebook
Mar 18, 2013

Hello, Facebook

Povich Center director George Solomon takes a look at the quality of sports journalism in today’s digital, social media age.

Everyone Needs a ‘Watchful’ Eye
Mar 13, 2013

Everyone Needs a ‘Watchful’ Eye

Merrill professor Carl Sessions Stepp discusses the recent decisions by ESPN and the Washington Post to drop their ombudsmen and why an independent eye is still necessary.

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