Theatre department expands with new class and consecutive years of musicals
By Abby Haney | Oct. 20, 2026 Maryville College has course changes every year, and one new addition this year…
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MC’s integration of AI on campus
By Watiyeli Taylor \ Oct. 20, 2026 As artificial intelligence has continued to develop, it has become more prevalent on…
MC welcomes Dr. Sarah Young and nine other faculty members
By Jacey Goetzinger \ Oct. 20, 2026 This year, MC has welcomed 10 new faculty to campus, including Dr. Sarah…
Maryville College Market: quick access to snack food on campus, but at high prices
By Abby Haney | Oct. 20, 2026 After a long day of classes, studying in the library, dorm or common…
“Scottie Dog” drawing
By Sophia Dean \ Sept. 29, 2026 Sophia Dean (’30) is a first year student at Maryville College, majoring in…
MC Club Calendar for Sept. 29, 2026
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The Highland Scoreboard: Sports Roundup for Sept. 29, 2026
From Staff Reports \ Sept. 29, 2026 FOOTBALL (1-3 overall, 1-0 conference) VOLLEYBALL (6-3 overall, 0-2 conference) CROSS COUNTRY MEN’S…
The Echo Encore: Entertainment Calendar for Sept. 29, 2026
From Staff Reports \ Sept. 29, 2026 EDITOR’S NOTE: A new feature in The Highland Echo this fall, “The Echo…
MC News Briefs: Sept. 29, 2026
From Staff Reports \ Sept. 29, 2026 EDITOR’S NOTE: New this year, The Highland Echo is collecting news briefs about…
“Don’t dream it, be it”: MC’s Rocky Horror Picture Show honors the late Tim Curry
By Dakota Forelle \ Sept. 29, 2026 For years, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has provided a space for many…
From Memphis to Maryville: Getting to know Rev. Paul Earheart-Brown
By Lily Shelton \ Sept. 29, 2026 The Center for Campus Ministry is one of the most central parts of…
Becoming Her: A women’s circle about becoming the woman you want to be
By Watiyeli Taylor \ Sept. 29, 2026 Becoming Her is a women’s circle focusing on identity, confidence, connection, and becoming…
Computer Science department faces hiring obstacles heading into 2026-27 academic year
By Gia Smart \ Sept. 29, 2026 Following long-time Professor Dr. Barbara Johnson’s retirement in the Spring of 2026, the…
New “Couch Potato to 5k” training sessions start with Fit.Green.Happy
By Catie Leckenby \ Sept. 29, 2026 On Nov. 7, students will have the opportunity to participate in a 5k…
From a Scottie to a Scot: Maryville College and the lack of a costumed mascot
By Eli Cauthorn \ Sept. 29, 2026 Today, Maryville College students and alumni know and call each other “The Scots”,…
MC Student Code of Conduct updates: what’s different?
By Bri Mendoza \ Sept. 29, 2026 Maryville College updated its Student Code of Conduct Aug. 4, adding new policies…
Blount County celebrates pride festival despite protest gathering
By Jacey Goetzinger \ Sept. 29, 2026 On Sept. 12, in pop up tents surrounded by an orange mesh fence,…
What is happening to MC’s PAVE program as federal funding comes to an end?
By Marlee Giles \ Sept. 29, 2026 The Preventing Assault and Violence through Education (PAVE) program at MC has always…
Midterm elections offer college students a chance to make their voices heard
By Ansley Hoard \ Sept. 29, 2026 On Nov. 3, voters across the United States will head to the polls…
Dolly Parton’s Appalachian legacy
By Marlee Giles | Sept. 29, 2026 Dolly Parton, a regional and, honestly, national icon, passed away on Aug. 25…
Chartwells Higher Education assumes Fresh Ideas contract, feedback is mixed
by Maddux Morse \ Sept. 29, 2026 Returning students may have been surprised this summer to hear of a new…