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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
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MC students seek health care off campus grounds

April 14, 2026 Ansley Hoard
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
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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February 24, 2026 Maddux Morse

Trillium and Friends returns to Clayton Center with March 7 concert celebrating Black composers

Trillium – a local piano, violin and cello trio, joined by flute for this concert – returns to the Clayton

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February 24, 2026 Charlsie McElhaney

Maryville College partners with TEEA, launches new Environmental Education course

At the start of the 2025 fall semester, Maryville College joined the first advisory group for the Tennessee Environmental Education

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February 24, 2026 McKenna Marr

Impressions requests budgetary expansion, SGA bylaws pose barriers to funding

The Maryville College Student Government Association has long served as the primary allocator and manager of funds for MC clubs

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February 24, 2026 Emma Knight

Bridging campus and community through ties to Downtown Maryville

While Maryville’s historic downtown is full of small-town charm, it is steadily growing alongside the city’s population. A short walk

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February 24, 2026 Ansley Hoard

Mountain Challenge: More than an Orientation Trip

     Maryville College’s Mountain Challenge has become one of the most recognizable parts of MC campus life. For many students, their

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February 24, 2026 Dakota Forelle

Cooper Success Center’s impact on student-athletes’ academic success

When Noah Bowman, director of Academic Success, first created Cooper Success in 2009, the goal was simple: give student athletes

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February 24, 2026 Josh Cornell

Trump removes landmark EPA ruling, CO2 emissions no longer seen as a danger to public health

This is the Civic Scoop: quick takes, sharp insights, civic clarity. On Feb. 12, President Donald Trump announced that he

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February 24, 2026 Eva Blankenship

Barron Hall’s impact on students, community and art

A strange deer-like creature sits on a bookshelf. It has two large antlers, a tail and mushrooms growing out of

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February 24, 2026 Jacey Goetzinger

MC Men’s Basketball shows out against Covenant College

On Feb. 3, the Maryville College Men’s Basketball team played a stellar game against Covenant College at home at the

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February 24, 2026 Marlee G Giles

A look inside MC Digital Edge with Amelia Gorz

With recent renovations to the Scots Learning Commons, some new programs and resources have emerged in Thaw Hall. One of

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