Jim Smith was the editor of The Daily Democrat in Woodland from 1994 to 2021. Prior to that, he was the editor of the Ukiah Daily Journal in Ukiah, from 1990 to 1994, ...

That conviction is one of several assets that will serve Smith, 59, well in his new role as athletic director at Maryland, according to those who know him.Smith, whose hiring was announced ...

Jim Smith comes to College Park with experience in the professional realm in Atlanta and in the Big Ten, where he was president of Ohio State’s alumni association.

Here are three takeaways from Smith’s introductory press conference. Experience brought to Maryland. Smith will begin his tenure as Maryland’s athletic director on July 15, rather than July 1.

Jim Smith, the University of Maryland's new athletic director, and university president Darryll Pines sing the school’s fight song during Thursday's introductory news conference.

Peers on new Maryland AD Jim Smith: ‘You’re going to love him’ ‘If I was a fan of the Maryland Terrapins, I’d be ecstatic with his hiring,’ one CEO says ...