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Merrimack recognizes advancement in student life at L.E.A.D. Awards 2025-26

April 23, 2026
| By: Michael Cronin
8 MIN READ
The annual event salutes those who helped make campus an even more pleasant place over the past school year.
Student wearing a ‘Relay for Life’ shirt at this year's event, surrounded by a crowd in purple lighting

Wishing for a Cure in Lawler Arena

April 23, 2026
| By: Dempsey Lajoie
3 MIN READ
Olivia Calvin ’26 and the rest of the Relay for Life organizing committee worked diligently all year to bring The Most Magical Place on Earth to Merrimack College.
Patrick McQuown, Founding Director of CELSIUS

Merrimack College Welcomes Patrick McQuown as Founding Director of CELSIUS

April 22, 2026
| By: Ashley LoPresti
3 MIN READ
Merrimack College is proud to welcome Patrick McQuown as the founding Director of CELSIUS, marking an exciting step forward for the College’s commitment to innovation and experiential learning.
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Master’s Student Takes Victim Advocacy Approach to Criminal Justice

April 16, 2026
| By: Michael Cronin
3 MIN READ
When not working toward her master’s degree in criminology and criminal justice, Lindsay Andre M'26 works as an alcohol and drug counselor.
Student William Joergensen standing in front of his academic poster presentation, entitled "Efficient Strategy for the Synthesis of ‘Magic Methyl’ Isotopologues of Drug Molecules"

Conferences to Commencement: A Mid-Semester Check-in on Student Researcher’s Merrimack Milestones

April 9, 2026
| By: Josalyn Melendez
2 MIN READ
William Joergensen ‘26, a double major in biochemistry and health science, begins to wrap up his senior year with conference presentations and publication proposals.
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Merrimack Welcomes Former Bishop of Chulucanas, Peru

April 8, 2026
| By: Michael Cronin
3 MIN READ
Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A., served in Peru for over 50 years.
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New Architecture, Design Building to be Merrimack’s ‘Playground for Creativity’

April 7, 2026
| By: Joseph O'Connell
2 MIN READ
Work is underway at 305 North Main St. in Andover, Mass., the future home of the College’s Department of Creative Arts, Design and Architecture.
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Chemistry Graduate Program Caters to Continuing and Returning Students

April 1, 2026
| By: Michael Cronin
4 MIN READ
Despite coming from two different walks of life, Abby Dunn ’25, M’26 and Nate Wendt M’26 share common ground as chemistry graduate students at Merrimack College.
A smiling student sits on a blue and yellow inflatable bench with a Merrimack College crest behind her, wearing a light green sweatshirt and jeans; the right side shows the Merrimack College logo with “Est. 1947” on a blue background.

Merrimack Junior Splits Time Caregiving with Early Education Studies

April 1, 2026
| By: Michael Cronin
2 MIN READ
Ava Keamy ’27 was recently prompted by Waystone Health and Human Services to serve as her younger brother’s life skills teacher trainer.
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Merrimack Students Planning New Thrift Shop

March 27, 2026
| By: Michael Cronin
3 MIN READ
The new business venture is currently in the works through a women’s entrepreneurship class.
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Merrimack College Pellegrinaggio Group Meets Pope Leo XIV

March 26, 2026
| By: Joseph O'Connell
3 MIN READ
Students and employees who participated in the College’s annual pilgrimage to Italy had an unexpected meeting with the Merrimack honorary degree recipient.
A group of eleven people stand arm-in-arm on a balcony, smiling at the camera, with a bright blue sky and a large domed cathedral framed between modern buildings in the background.

Students Reflect on SEND Trip to El Salvador

March 26, 2026
| By: Michael Cronin
3 MIN READ
This is the first time Merrimack students and staff have traveled to the Central American country as part of the College’s alternative spring break service program.
Merrimack students working together in the SIRF

Putting the ‘Shared’ in Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility at Merrimack College

March 25, 2026
| By: Joseph O'Connell and Ashley LoPresti
4 MIN READ
Since its official opening nearly two years ago, the College’s Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility has exceeded its mission to be a hub of student learning, innovative research and industry partnerships.
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A December Shift Leads to a Banner March

March 23, 2026
| By: Joseph O'Connell
3 MIN READ
Following the Merrimack College men’s ice hockey team’s historic Hockey East championship, Head Coach Scott Borek reflects on how the Warriors made the unexpected happen.
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Speech-Language Pathology Student Especially Empathetic to Those Struggling with Communication

March 20, 2026
| By: Michael Cronin
3 MIN READ
Maria Kapsala M’28, an ​applied behavior analysis therapist who lived in Greece until she was 16, hopes to expand her knowledge in Merrimack’s graduate program.
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New Student-Led Pioneer Scholar Committee Enhances Program’s Connections

March 20, 2026
| By: Michael Cronin
2 MIN READ
President and founder Matthew Palencia-Acevedo ’28 hopes the new committee will keep his fellow Pioneer Scholars in touch and on call.
Mack Minds: Sensory Cell Development

What if we could regrow the cells that allow us to hear? Dr. Maggie Matern, assistant professor of neuroscience and molecular biology, is working to make that possible.

Using organoids, or "organs in a dish,” her lab recreates inner ear development and eventually produces sensory cells. Her research brings us closer to regenerating damaged hair cells and ultimately restoring hearing.

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You might recognize Mike Beeman ’78 from his social media presence, but did you know he’s a proud MC alum running his 49th consecutive Boston Marathon today? Before hitting the course, he stopped by campus to reflect on his time at Merrimack and share advice for fellow runners. Good luck to everyone taking on the Boston Marathon today!

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You already belong, now become a Warrior! Submit your deposit by May 1 to make it official.

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Warriors honored at the State House! @merrimack_mih was recognized for the determination, commitment and drive that led them to the program’s first @hockey_east championship. Thank you to all who welcomed the team and helped celebrate this historic moment for MC!

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Time flies when you’re a Warrior 💙

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VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: WHERE THE STORY UNFOLDS

At Merrimack College, your journey is more than just a degree. It’s a purpose.


Learning comes alive through innovation, experience and discovery on a campus where you’ll find community and a home. Start here. Go anywhere.

MERRIMACK MAGAZINE

Winter 2026 Edition

Get the inside scoop on all things Merrimack from our most recent magazine. Featuring student stories, course spotlights and recent achievements by our faculty, you’re bound to learn something new!

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