@merrillcollege.bsky.socialTHANK YOU to Mike and Karen Weissel, parents of #merrillmade alum Brendan ’26 and fellow Terp Brad ’20, for launching an endowment of #UMD's Testudo Mascot Program! Brendan and Brad are both proud former Testudos. Incredible generosity to support the symbol of the University of Maryland! Read more:
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialICYMI: Join us Thursday, Nov. 5, at our Povich Symposium — featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Pablo Torre, TV legend Maury Povich and #merrillmade Frank Isola '87, Tim Kurkjian '78, Monica McNutt '13, John Ourand '89 and Jimmy Roberts '79.
REGISTER: go.umd.edu/Povich2026
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialToday we are showcasing #merrillmade intern Sanya Wason!
Sanya was a summer news desk intern at The Baltimore Sun, working for the Capital Gazette.
Her work has been featured on the front page multiple times, and was even republished in The Washington Post! #fearlessjournalism
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialToday we are featuring #merrillmade intern Fiona Flowers!
Fiona, who graduated in the spring, interned for Streetcar Suburbs remotely over the summer. She focused on covering local government meetings and decisions in the College Park, Hyattsville and Laurel areas. #fearlessjournalism
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialTODAY is the LAST DAY of Merrill College's Fall Merch Store!
Get your orders in before 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT and get excited to sport some awesome #merrillmade merch!
Order at merrillcollege.itemorder.com
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialONE DAY LEFT to get your #merrillmade merch!
Show off your favorite journalism school with:
🍁 T-shirts
🍁 Sweatshirts
🍁 Under Armour
🍁 PJ pants
🍁 Polos
🍁 Baseball caps
and more!
The Merrill Fall Merch Store closes TOMORROW, Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m.!
Check it out at merrillcollege.itemorder.com
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialHave you heard the news? Merrill College's Fall Merch Store has been extended!
The FINAL closing date is Wednesday (Sept. 30) at 11:59 p.m.
Get your #merrillmade merch like:
🍁 T-shirts
🍁 Sweatshirts
🍁 Under Armour
🍁 PJ pants
🍁 Rain gear
and more!
ORDER WHILE YOU CAN: merrillcollege.itemorder.com
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialToday's #merrillmade intern is Maya Hand, who interned for the Washington Gardener Magazine.
During her internship, she covered garden-related events across the DMV, reviewed a gardening book, wrote show notes for the magazine's podcast, GardenDC Podcast, and even did some gardening herself!
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialOnly TWO DAYS LEFT to get your #merrillmade merch!
The Merrill College Fall 2026 Merch Store closes Friday, so get your swag before it's too late.
This is the ONLY FULL merch store this school year. Check it out at merrillcollege.itemorder.com #fearlessjournalism
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialGet comfy this fall season with #merrillmade merch!
Merrill College's Fall Merch Store is open! Head over to merrillcollege.itemorder.com to find:
🍁 T-shirts
🍁 Hoodies
🍁 Crewnecks
🍁 Under Armour
🍁 Blankets
🍁 PJ pants
🍁 Polos
🍁 Rain gear
🍁 Tumblers
🍁 Beanies
and more! #fearlessjournalism
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialToday we are spotlighting #merrillmade intern Norah Copenhaver!
She interned as a photo research intern for Bethesda Magazine. In this role, she attended weekly meetings, requested photos for the magazine, contacted sources, shot photos for articles and wrote blurbs for the Insider's Guide.
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialBe ready for a rainy fall day with some #merrillmade rain gear!
The 2026-27 Merrill College Merch Store is NOW OPEN! In store, you'll also find:
🍂 Crewneck sweatshirts
🍂 Hoodies
🍂 Flannel PJ pants
🍂 T-shirts
🍂 Long-sleeve tees
🍂 Accessories
and MORE!
Find your style at merrillcollege.itemorder.com
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialMeet TWO new #merrillmade students, Roman Brunetti and Quincy Wilson, who were featured among Maryland Today's 2026 first-string first years! Brunetti is an aspiring sports journalist who provided color commentary for the 2025 MLB Little League Classic. Wilson is an Olympic gold medalist. Welcome! 👋
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialToday we are spotlighting yet another #merrillmade intern, Owen Korzak!
Korzak was a sports intern for WJLA-TV in Arlington, Virginia, this summer. During his internship, he wrote web stories, logged games, and researched and interviewed subjects for stories. #fearlessjournalism
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialToday's the day! The Merrill College Merch Store is officially OPEN! 🍁
Fall back into the semester with some #merrillmade merch that'll keep you festive and warm as the weather starts to get cooler.
Head to merrillcollege.itemorder.com to order today! #fearlessjournalism
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialMerrill College's Fall 2026 Merch Store opens MONDAY!
Get all your fall #merrillmade merch and show off your Maryland pride! Store opens Sept. 14! #fearlessjournalism
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialDavidbsurg — a #merrillmade bachelor's and master's alum — is a caring and respected instructor, which is reflected in his excellent teaching evaluations and the admiration his students show him, and an innovator, incorporating new technologies and story forms into his teaching.
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialToday's #merrillmade intern is Sophia Herndon!
Sophia interned for Triangle Media Partners, a parent company to multiple local magazines based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As an editorial intern, she wrote stories, conducted research and interviews, and created social media videos.
@merrillcollege.bsky.socialHe's just really excited for the semester! There's nothing wrong with that.
Week one is done — the rest of the semester is ahead of you #merrillmade Terps! We can't wait to see what it has in store for you and Merrill College. #fearlessjournalism
⭐️ Dean Rafael Lorente and Associate Dean Alex Pyles