Calling all high school storytellers! 📣
This camp develops your storytelling skills using leading-edge tools and platforms with instruction from the best in the industry! #fearlessjournalism
The camp runs Aug. 3-7. More information and register: merrill.umd.edu/digital-stor...
MERCH STORE CLOSES AT 11:59 P.M. TONIGHT! 🫨
That's right! It's your LAST CHANCE to order:
✅️ Crewnecks
✅️ Hoodies
✅️ Povich Center merch
✅️ Keychains
✅️ Stickers
✅️ And MORE!
Get your orders in before midnight here: merrillcollege.itemorder.com
#fearlessjournalism
Six award recipients and Dean Rafael Lorente stand in a row inside the Philip Merrill College of Journalism Hall of Fame, each holding a glass award, posed in front of a wall of framed portraits under the “Hall of Fame” sign.
Dean Rafael Lorente shakes hands with a award winner Joanna Sullivan who is holding notes as she receives recognition during a ceremony, while attendees sit in the background.
A man and a woman stand in front of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism's Hall of Fame while the woman points at one of the photographs on the wall.
Two women sitting on red cushion chairs laugh and smile at each other in the Knight Hall atrium.
Last night, we celebrated five amazing #merrillmade alumni & one faculty honoree for their professional achievements in journalism and beyond.
We could not have asked for a better group of people to celebrate! Congrats to our 2026 class of Merrill College Hall of Famers! #fearlessjournalism
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TWO DAYS LEFT TO GET YOUR ORDERS IN!📣
The Spring 2026 Merrill Merch store closes Thursday at 11:59 p.m., so get your #merrillmade swag before it's too late! #fearlessjournalism
Check out the store at merrillcollege.itemorder.com
ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT FOR THE SPRING 2026 MERRILL MERCH STORE!
Get some great #merrillmade swag before it's gone! #fearlessjournalism
✅️ Crewnecks
✅️ Hoodies
✅️ Povich Center merch
✅️ Keychains
✅️ Stickers
✅️ And MORE!
The store closes April 2 at 11:59 p.m.! Shop at merrillcollege.itemorder.com
Graphic promoting Merrill College sticker designs, including First Amendment and journalism-themed stickers, with text announcing the merch store is open through April 2.
When things get sticky, get a sticker! 😤
Celebrate freedom of speech and the press with our all new First Amendment sticker and show off your Merrill pride with the #merrillmade sticker sheet! #fearlessjournalism
Order at merrillcollege.itemorder.com
Calling all earthlings — Testudo has landed in the Merrill Merch store! 🚀 🛰️
There is only ONE WEEK left to purchase your Merrill merch. 🛍️ Check it out today at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism
#merrillmade students can take their journalism studies ANYWHERE! ✈️
Just take a look at Maximo Legaspi's study abroad experience in Ireland! While in Dublin, Maximo studied literature for his second degree in English and flexed his journalism skills at the local radio station. #fearlessjournalism
A male Merrill college student in a Mickey Mouse t-shirt holds a plate and talks with another person in the Gaylord Library.
Dean Rafael Lorente smiles while talking with a student at a Coffee with the Dean in Knight Hall.
A male student listens to Dean Lorente speak during a Coffee with the Dean event in the Gaylord library.
Two faculty members chat in the Gaylord library, each holding a cup of coffee. One is smiling while holding a plate with two little desserts.
MERRILL STUDENTS: Want some coffee and sweet treats? ☕️ 🥐 Come to Coffee with the Dean TOMORROW (Wednesday, March 24) from 3-4 p.m. in Gaylord Library at Knight Hall!
Chat with Dean Rafael Lorente while sipping some tea or coffee. Let your voice be heard! #fearlessjournalism
Yellow graphic promoting Povich Center sports journalism apparel, including T-shirts, polos, and long-sleeve shirts, with text announcing the merch store is open through April 2.
Feeling sporty? Gear up with some Povich Center merch at the Spring 2026 Merrill Merch store!
Featuring:
🏀 T-shirts (front AND back designs!)
🏈 Long-sleeves
⚽️ Polos
⚾️ and MORE Under Armour styles!
Get yours TODAY at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism
Red graphic promoting Merrill College accessories, including hats, a keychain, backpack, and tumbler, with text announcing the merch store is open through April 2.
Rep your Merrill College pride with some #merrillmade accessories! 💎
✔️ NEW Backpack
✔️ NEW Keychain
✔️ NEW Travel mug / tumbler
✔️ NEW "gramps" hat
✔️ Baseball hat
And so much more in the Spring 2026 Merrill Merch store! #fearlessjournalism
Get yours TODAY at merrillcollege.itemorder.com
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It's a classic for a reason 💅
The Spring 2026 Merrill Merch store is OPEN!
The #merrillmade Classics Collection is available in various styles and colors — something for everyone! Check it out at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism
Student Andrew Breza sits at a computer in a dimly lit lab, working on a bracket-style graphic displayed on the screen.
Student Andrew Breza holds up a laptop in a dimly lit room, showing a poll with NBA players asking "Who is the GOAT in all of NBA history?" on the screen.
Student Andrew Breza holds up a laptop in a dimly lit room, showing a still from a YouTube video about football player Travis Kelce on screen.
Today we're highlighting Andrew Breza, who interned for a sports content creator.
In this role, Andrew wrote, edited and found b-roll for scripts of documentary-style YouTube videos, conducted research, created polls and produced graphics. #fearlessjournalism
Graphic showing Maryland Journalism crewneck sweatshirts in blue, red, gray, and black with text announcing the Merrill College merch store is open through April 2.
It's your lucky day! 🍀
The Spring 2026 Merrill Merch store is OPEN!
Join the #merrillmade crew with this sweet tackle twill and embroidered crewneck — new to this store!
Get yours today at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism
Graphic promoting an Admitted Student Open House at the University of Maryland. Text reads: “Admitted Student Open House. Friday, April 10. Virtual: Thursday, April 23. Register ASAP.” Background photo shows two journalism students seated at a news desk talking with each other.
📣 📣 Hello newly admitted students!
The University of Maryland will be hosting two more Admitted Student Open Houses this spring. Registration is now open, so register as soon as possible! #fearlessjournalism
We are so excited to meet you! For more information, visit admissions.umd.edu/page/asoh
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Picture yourself repping that Maryland pride with #merrillmade merch! 🤔 💭
We think you'd look very cool. 😎
The Spring 2026 Merrill Merch store is OPEN! Check out all the color options and designs at merrillcollege.itemorder.com. #fearlessjournalism
unpacking the news. literally. #fearlessjournalism
🌟 Ashna Balroop and Katherine Schutzman
Yellow graphic announcing the Merrill College of Journalism merch store is open today, featuring the college’s logo and illustrations of apparel in the background.
📣 The Spring 2026 Merrill Merch store is NOW OPEN!
Check out our apparel:
☑️ T-shirts
☑️ Hoodies
☑️ Crewnecks
☑️ Rain jackets
☑️ Stickers
☑️ Keychains
AND MORE!
Get your #merrillmade merch today at merrillcollege.itemorder.com
#fearlessjournalism
Claire Huss sits in a broadcast studio wearing headphones and smiling beside an NPR-branded microphone and computer monitor, with colleagues working in the background.
Claire Huss sits in a broadcast studio wearing headphones and smiling beside an NPR-branded microphone and computer monitor, with colleagues working in the background.
Please join us in congratulating #merrillmade students Claire Huss and Jess Daninhirsch for being our first two placers in this year's Hearst Journalism Awards Program, the Pulitzers of college journalism!
So proud of you both! #fearlessjournalism
www.hearstawards.org/competitions...
Every Merrill student has to take fundamental journalism courses, which can seem daunting. Here's some sage advice from some of our core class professors to help you get ahead! 💫 #fearlessjournalism
🎥 Katherine Schutzman
New #merrillmade intern spotlight just dropped!
Casey Glickman was an editorial intern in the fall for Modern Luxury, where she wrote and edited articles featuring new restaurants, philanthropic galas and local cultural events in Boston, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. #fearlessjournalism
Merrill College's Dean Rafael Lorente speaks to a classroom of students while standing in front of a white board and projector during the Spring 2026 Capital News Service orientation.
A woman student sits with a laptop on a desk in front of a window looking to the left with a male student in the foreground during the Spring 2026 Capital News Service orientation.
Merrill College's Dean Rafael Lorente speaks to a classroom of students while standing in front of a white board and projector during the Spring 2026 Capital News Service orientation.
A female and male student sit next to each other looking to the left in front of a pair of windows during the Spring 2026 Capital News Service orientation.
Last week was the first *official* week of the spring semester, marking the start for this semester's Capital News Service students!
We are overjoyed to have our #merrillmade Terps back ready to report, learn and grow as journalists. So excited to see what the semester holds! #fearlessjournalism
The biggest football game of the year – and a #merrillmade student was there to cover it! 🏈
Harrison Rich was sent to San Francisco to report on Super Bowl LX for the Povich Center in partnership with Sports Business Journal!
In Harrison's words: "Well that was awesome." #fearlessjournalism
CALLING ALL #UMD STUDENTS!📣
Join Merrill College's DeNeen L. Brown and Mel Coffee this summer in Tanzania for the abroad program, "Journalism and the Media: Covering Africa and the African Diaspora."
APPLY BY FEB. 23: myea.umd.edu/index.cfm?Fu... #fearlessjournalism
WE HAVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!! 🥲
Welcome back, #merrillmade Terps! We hope you had a great winter break and are refreshed for an amazing spring semester! Knight Hall is not the same without you. 🥰 #fearlessjournalism
Graphic with college images including students that reads "Welcome New Admits!"
Congratulations and a big, huge WELCOME to our Fall 2026 admits! 👏 🪩
We are so excited to show you why our program and community are the right fit for you. Can't wait to meet you!
Find all info for our newly admitted students at merrill.umd.edu/admitted-students #fearlessjournalism
Interested in content creation? Or maybe you'd like to see yourself on Merrill College's social media? Join our Social Media Team! 😀 🤳
Our interest meeting will be THIS Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. in Knight 3200. #fearlessjournalism
Fill out the interest form at go.umd.edu/merrillsocialteam26
We are excited to announce Merrill College's new minor in Video Production and Documentary Filmmaking! 🎉 📸 🎥 🤳
Gain hands-on training in the visual storytelling skills desired by nearly every professional industry! #fearlessjournalism
LEARN MORE: go.umd.edu/ProductionMinor
As the Howard Center’s founding data editor, Mussenden was instrumental in positioning the center as a national leader in experiential journalism education and journalism innovation.
Congratulations, Sean! 👏👏👏 #fearlessjournalism
MORE: merrill.umd.edu/articles/mer...
Ricky won in the Talent - News or Sports category for his sports reporting reel. Nathan won in the Hard News Report category for his Capital News Service story, “New power lines could threaten farms throughout Maryland.” #fearlessjournalism
www.capitalemmys.tv/post/capital...
