🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF THE MERRILL MERCH STORE! 🚨
The Spring 2026 Merrill Merch store closes TONIGHT (April 2) at 11:59 p.m. From accessories to classic collegiate designs, find your #merrillmade swag and show your Maryland pride. 🐢
Get your orders in TODAY at merrillcollege.itemorder.com
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
A graphic with Knight Hall in the background with a two t-shirts and a crewneck sweatshirt at the bottom that reads "2 days left for the Merrill Merch Store."
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
#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
Promotional graphic for “A Conversation for Admitted Students and Parents with Dean Rafael Lorente” from the University of Maryland’s Merrill College of Journalism. Includes a photo of Dean Lorente smiling in an office and event dates: March 25 at 7 p.m. ET and April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
📣 Calling all admitted students! 📣
Join Dean Rafael Lorente in a chat to get the #insidescoop on what sets our program apart. Become #merrillmade! 🥳
Next Virtual Zoom chats:
🗓️ March 25 at 7 p.m. ET
🗓️ April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Register for the online sessions here: go.umd.edu/deaninsidescoop2026
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
Promotional graphic for “A Conversation for Admitted Students and Parents with Dean Rafael Lorente” from the University of Maryland’s Merrill College of Journalism. Includes a photo of Dean Lorente smiling in an office and event dates: March 25 at 7 p.m. ET and April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
📣 Calling all admitted students! 📣
Join Dean Rafael Lorente in a chat to get the #insidescoop on what sets our program apart. Become #merrillmade! 🥳
Next Virtual Zoom chats:
🗓️ March 25 at 7 p.m. ET
🗓️ April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Register for the online sessions here: go.umd.edu/deaninsidescoop2026
Graphic promoting Merrill College Journalism apparel in several styles and colors with text reading “Get a more classic look” and announcing the merch store is open through April 2.
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
Headshot of woman student Olivia Borgula
Headshot of woman student Isabella Carrero-Baptista
SO HAPPY for #merrillmade students Olivia Borgula and Isabella Carrero-Baptista, who each placed in the top 16 of the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s Multimedia Innovative Journalism Competition! 👏👏👏 The Hearst Awards are known as the Pulitzers of college journalism.
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
Promotional graphic for “A Conversation for Admitted Students and Parents with Dean Rafael Lorente” from the University of Maryland’s Merrill College of Journalism. Includes a photo of Dean Lorente smiling in an office and event dates: March 25 at 7 p.m. ET and April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
📣 Calling all admitted students! 📣
Join Dean Rafael Lorente in a chat to get the #insidescoop on what sets our program apart. Become #merrillmade! 🥳
Next Virtual Zoom chats:
🗓️ March 25 at 7 p.m. ET
🗓️ April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Register here: go.umd.edu/deaninsidescoop2026
Black graphic announcing the Merrill College merch store is open through April 2, with images of Maryland Journalism apparel at the bottom.
The Merch Store is OPEN! So why not take a look? 👀
Check out our:
☑️ T-shirts
☑️ Hoodies
☑️ Crewnecks
☑️ Rain jackets
☑️ Stickers
☑️ Keychains
AND MORE!
Get your #merrillmade merch at merrillcollege.itemorder.com TODAY!
Graphic showing stick figures wearing University of Maryland journalism apparel, including sweatshirts and T-shirts, with text announcing the Merrill College merch store is open through April 2.
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
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
Promotional graphic for “A Conversation for Admitted Students and Parents with Dean Rafael Lorente” from the University of Maryland’s Merrill College of Journalism. Includes a photo of Dean Lorente smiling in an office and event dates: March 11 at 6 p.m. ET, March 25 at 7 p.m. ET, and April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
📣 Calling all admitted students!
Ready to learn more about Merrill College? Join Dean Rafael Lorente in a virtual chat to get the #insidescoop on what sets our program apart. Ask questions, get curious and ignite your inspiration. Become #merrillmade!
Register here: go.umd.edu/deaninsidescoop2026
#GivingDayUMD was a smashing success! 🎉
Thank you to all who gave yesterday!!! We raised over $130,000 — a Merrill College Giving Day record 🤩 — to empower #merrillmade students to follow their passions and receive a top-notch journalism education.
You are truly making a difference!
The final #GivingDayUMD Power Hour starts in 15 MINUTES — and it's your time to shine, #merrillmade students! The unit with the most student donors from 9-10 p.m. wins $1,000!
Help us win additional support for our students by giving to the Merrill fund of your choice: go.umd.edu/GivingDay
My journalism education at The University of Maryland prepared me for the newsrooms I would later work in across the nation. If you are able, make a donation to contribute to the education of future journalists. #GoTerps #MerrillMade #GivingDayUMD
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The next #GivingDayUMD Power Hour starts in 15 MINUTES — and it's your turn, parents and families of #merrillmade students! The unit with the most of you from 8-9 p.m. wins $1,000!
Help us win additional support for our students by giving to the Merrill fund of your choice: go.umd.edu/GivingDay
The next #GivingDayUMD Power Hour starts in 15 MINUTES — and we need you, #merrillmade alumni! The unit with the most alumni donors from 7-8 p.m. wins $1,000!
Help us win additional support for our students by giving to the Merrill fund of your choice: go.umd.edu/GivingDay
The first #GivingDayUMD Power Hour starts in 15 MINUTES — and you're up, #merrillmade alums! The unit with the most alumni donors from 9-10 a.m. wins $1,000!
Help us win additional support for our students by giving to the Merrill fund of your choice: go.umd.edu/GivingDay
Promotional graphic for “A Conversation for Admitted Students and Parents with Dean Rafael Lorente” from the University of Maryland’s Merrill College of Journalism. Includes a photo of Dean Lorente smiling in an office and event dates: March 11 at 6 p.m. ET, March 25 at 7 p.m. ET, and April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
📣 Calling all admitted students! 📣
Ready to learn more about Merrill College? Join Dean Rafael Lorente in a chat to get the #insidescoop on what sets our program apart. Become #merrillmade! 🥳
Register for the online sessions here: go.umd.edu/deaninsidescoop2026
Merrill College's Spring Merch Store is opening in ONE WEEK!
Want to rep your #merrillmade pride? Or get your grad a sweet graduation gift? Get ready to check out the NEW and returning items at the merch store! Keep an eye on our socials for a sneak peek 👀
Store opens March 9.
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
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A BIG THANK YOU to #merrillmade alum David Ginsburg '75 for donating $50,000 to Merrill College to establish the David Ginsburg Family Endowed Scholarship in Journalism! The gift will be unlocked March 4 on #GivingDayUMD once 125 people have donated to Merrill at go.umd.edu/GivingDay.
Graphic from the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism announcing “Hall of Fame – Class of 2026.” The design features a dark background with a wall of framed photos and six inductees’ headshots arranged in two rows. Top row (left to right): Tim Brant, Monica Norton and Joe Palazzolo. Bottom row (left to right): George Solomon, Joanna Sullivan and Lee Walczak. The college logo appears at the top above the headline “Hall of Fame” and “Class of 2026.”
SO EXCITED to share our 2026 Hall of Fame class, which features five outstanding alums and faculty honoree George Solomon! The new class of #merrillmade alums includes Tim Brant ’73, Monica Norton ’87, Joe Palazzolo ’06, Joanna (Falcone) Sullivan ’87 and the late Lee Walczak ’68. Congrats to all!
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
On the record: #merrillmade Terps are my favorite! 💕
Happy Valentine's Day! Have a LOVELY weekend! 😍 🌹
