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New sociology professor to join MC faculty for 2026-27: Annie McGhee
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New sociology professor to join MC faculty for 2026-27: Annie McGhee

April 14, 2026 Carrie Jones
Delta Kappa Epsilon and the history of Greek life at MC
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Delta Kappa Epsilon and the history of Greek life at MC

April 14, 2026 Carrie Jones
The rise, fall, and potential revival of the Chilhowean yearbook on MC campus
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The rise, fall, and potential revival of the Chilhowean yearbook on MC campus

April 14, 2026 Emma Knight
Brian Childs (’69): stories from his time as Echo editor
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Brian Childs (’69): stories from his time as Echo editor

April 14, 2026 Maddux Morse
As Dr. Aaron Astor bids farewell, what does that mean for the MC History Department?
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As Dr. Aaron Astor bids farewell, what does that mean for the MC History Department?

April 14, 2026 Finch Peddicord
Ted Higgs retires after years of service, both to his country and to Maryville
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Ted Higgs retires after years of service, both to his country and to Maryville

April 14, 2026 Audrey Rivera
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Maryville College opens discussionon reviving Greek fraternities, sororities

April 14, 2026 Eli Cauthorn
A look at the work behind the production of MC Theatre’s ‘Grease,’ opening April 16
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A look at the work behind the production of MC Theatre’s ‘Grease,’ opening April 16

April 14, 2026 Addison Doornhaag
River Valley Health logo
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MC students seek health care off campus grounds

April 14, 2026 Ansley Hoard
Students organize an anti-ICE protest on campus
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Students organize an anti-ICE protest on campus

March 31, 2026 Carrie Jones
Ted Higgs retires after years of service, both to his country and to Maryville
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Ted Higgs retires after years of service, both to his country and to Maryville

April 14, 2026 Audrey Rivera
As Dr. Aaron Astor bids farewell, what does that mean for the MC History Department?
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As Dr. Aaron Astor bids farewell, what does that mean for the MC History Department?

April 14, 2026 Finch Peddicord
Brian Childs (’69): stories from his time as Echo editor
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Brian Childs (’69): stories from his time as Echo editor

April 14, 2026 Maddux Morse
The rise, fall, and potential revival of the Chilhowean yearbook on MC campus
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The rise, fall, and potential revival of the Chilhowean yearbook on MC campus

April 14, 2026 Emma Knight
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March 29, 2017 Conner McCarty

MC Softball Team drops last four

The Maryville College Softball team dropped their last four contests against USA South Conference foes Meredith College and Emory University.

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March 29, 2017 Dalton Beard

Vanderbilt Professor, Kissinger Expert, Gives Lecture at MC

On the evening of March 9, Maryville College hosted a lecture by Dr. Thomas A. Schwartz, associate professor of history

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March 29, 2017 Allison Franklin

MC Student writes and directs autobiographical work for senior study

MC theatre major Trevor York is tackling a powerful subject with his Senior Study. “Fake It ‘Til You Make It” is

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March 29, 2017 Sherilyn Smith

The Rabbit Hole is closing its doors and making way for a new hookah lounge

In Persian, it’s called narghile; in Sanskrit, narikera, Indian, nargile, Arabic, hashish and in English, shisha. Most Americans, however, are

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March 29, 2017 Virginia Johnson

Impoverished Politics: You gotta fight for your right (to be a human being)

There is one thing I know for sure: Our country does not care about poor people. In fact, it goes

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March 29, 2017 Sezim Altynbek Kyzy

GCO holds annual Holi Festival

The Global Citizenship Organization (GCO) celebrated The Festival of Colors, also known as Holi, on March 16. The event took

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March 29, 2017 Beau Branton

President Trump accuses President Obama of wiretapping

President Donald Trump accused President Barack Obama of wiretapping his phones in Trump Tower during the 2016 presidential election. Trump

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March 29, 2017 Rhiannon Williams

Jennifer Briggs joins MC faculty as Assistant Professor of ASL and Deaf Studies

Jennifer Briggs is the newest addition to the division of Behavioral Science as an Assistant Professor of American Sign Language

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March 29, 2017 Virginia Johnson

Senior Virginia Johnson reflects on work with refugees in Bangkok, Thailand

Before you go abroad, part of the anticipation is knowing that you’re about to embark on a journey that will

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March 16, 2017 Adam Brown

Maryville College in the running for Best Adventure College, seeking votes online

Maryville College has been selected to take part in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s annual contest to decide which school is

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