The continued deliberation of graduate programs at Maryville College
Maryville College has suspended its Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program for the 2025-26 academic year, leaving some students…
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Changes in student affairs reshape campus experience at Maryville College
Maryville College implemented significant scheduling changes this academic year, relocating key events, such as Convocation and the club fair, to…
MC students reflect on Charlie Kirk’s death
Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing political activist and debater, was shot and killed on Sept. 10, 2025, on the Utah…
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Introducing MC Photographer Wes Hope
He didn’t get a degree in photography, but through the lens of his camera, Wes Hope is working in his…
From the Student to the Echo, student publications celebrate 150 years this year
A history of student publications at MC: This September, Maryville College celebrates 150 years of student publication and 110 years…
Vienna Coffee at Maryville College opens on campus, but student response is mixed
Changes on College Hill this year have been widespread, with the opening of a new Vienna Coffee location in the…
New campus book service SlingShot gets mixed reviews from MC students
This semester, students returned to campus in the midst of changes in mailroom and bookstore services. While this overhaul brought…
Fungus Among Us: Dorm maintenance issues raise concerns among residents
Mold, moisture and mushrooms:Scots question whether problemspose health and safety hazards Student concerns grow alongside the fungus in Carnegie Hall,…
Scots around the globe: MC students reflect on summer study abroad experiences
Many Scots spent last summer representing the college internationally, through study abroad programs in Chile, England, Scotland, Spain, Thailand and…
Civic Scoop: what fits the bill?
This is the Civic Scoop: quick takes, sharp insights, civic clarity. Bills: Common political legislation that permeates news at a…
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…