Civic Scoop: what fits the bill?
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Associate Dean of Students Daniel Rosellinamed Title IX coordinator after filling in
After serving as interim coordinator, Daniel Roselli (‘14) has officially taken on the position of Title IX coordinator at Maryville…
A look at funding disparities in women’s athletics
Maryville College is home to 19 NCAA Division III varsity sports. With 40% of students participating in varsity athletics, sports…
From vision to reality: Maryville College’s Alexander Institute promises to be ‘one of the largest laboratories for learning’
Maryville College President Dr. Bryan Coker revisited the college’s ambitious plans for a new state-of-the-art science facility that will transform…
From player to coach: Rasnick returns to leadMC basketball to national championship
Myles Rasnick (‘23) rejoined the MC athletics program this year as Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team after playing…
The Civic Scoop: Cornell on the ongoing Tennessee governor’s race
This is the Civic Scoop: quick takes, sharp insights, civic clarity.The role of governor is currently being contested by U.S.…
Blount County holds a public meeting to discuss immigration and voting rights, H.R. 22 and Senate Bill 0836
A public town meeting at the Blount County Court House on Aug. 23 opened dialogue about immigration and voting rights…
Meet the 2025-2026 Highland Echo staff
Maddux Morse (’27) is an HR management and sociology double major who has written many stories for The Highland Echo…
Head in the Game: How MC Athletics supports student athlete mental health
Managing classes, practice and games, MC student athletes juggle full schedules that can end up taking a toll on their…
English Department enters new era under Phillips’ leadership
With the retirement of Dr. Sam Overstreet and the two-semester sabbatical of Christina Seymour, the English Department at Maryville College…
Get Ready to Do the Time Warp Again: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Returns
This year, The Rocky Horror Picture Show celebrates its 50th anniversary. At Maryville College, the tradition of a shadow cast…
Experienced film and theater professional Dustin Rader back for second year teaching at Maryville College
Dustin Rader, local leader in film, television, and theater, has returned to Maryville College for his second year teaching Acting…
Tarot Readings for New School Year Worries
Blessings, friends, and read carefully, for what I am about to tell you is not to be ignored. My name…
Fresh Ideas leadership attends SGA meeting with plans for dining hall betterment
On August 28, Fresh Ideas President Brian Dimmer and MC Dining Services Director Micah Vitali attended the Student Government Association…
Athletics Award Banquet highlights accomplishments of MC’s 2024-2025 student-athletes
An annual tradition at Maryville College is the Athletics Award Banquet. Focusing mainly on seniors, the award ceremony also honored…
Why MC?: Current students share why Maryville College was the best choice for them
As the academic year comes to a close, high school seniors everywhere are making important college decisions. Many Maryville College…
Planetary finals advice
Miss Fortune is a junior English major at Maryville College. Since boarding the wrong flight to McGee Tyson Airport in…
Gnome Means No: Campus Wide April Campaign Brings Awareness to Consent and Healthy Relationships
This April, Maryville College is turning up the volume on the conversation around consent, boundaries, and sexual violence prevention with…
New waves lab offers students a hands-on learning opportunity
The Waves Lab is an experiment being run by Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Dr. Jeff Kelly for two reasons; one…
SGA Hosts Student Organization Celebration banquet honoring student leadership
On the evening of April 16, Maryville College’s Student Government Association (SGA) Financial-Budgetary and Organizational Affairs Committee (FBOAC) hosted the…
Maryville College’s graduating music majors Gabe Hatcher and Claire Pinkston showcase hard work through senior recitals
For a music major at Maryville College, hard work with their instrument culminates in a senior recital before graduation. Gabe…