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**MC listed among U.S. News & World Report's 2021 'Best Colleges'**

Maryville College has been listed in U.S. News & World Report’s “2021 Best Colleges” guidebook, ranking third overall in the “Best Regional Colleges – South” category.

Maryville College also was ranked in several sub-categories of Southern colleges, including No. 1 in “Best Colleges for Veterans,” No. 2 in “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” No. 7 in “Best Value Schools,” and No. 20 in “Top Performers on Social Mobility.” Read the press release!

Students receiving assistance in Career Center

$1.3 Million Grant

MC has received a $1.3 million Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will provide academic and other support services to first-generation college students, students with high financial need and students with documented disabilities.

Blount County Alumni Association Emeritus Board members

Alumni Awards

MC’s 2020 Distinguished Service Award was presented Aug. 20 to the five members of the Blount County Alumni Association (BCAA) Emeritus Board. Read more about these dedicated alumni!

Red Clay Survey

MC Professor of Art Dr. Carl Gombert is among the artists featured in “The Red Clay Survey: 2020 Exhibition of Contemporary Southern Art,” a major recurring regional competition sponsored by the Huntsville Museum of Art in Alabama.

Worship Series

“Behind the Mask” is the theme for the 2020-21 worship series at Maryville College. Read more about this year’s worship series, and be sure to participate virtually every Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. on the Center for Campus Ministry Facebook page!

Enhancing Global Competencies

Maryville College recently received a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) program to enhance global competencies across the curriculum.

Teacher Resource

A group of MC education faculty and alumni, along with local educators, created a Facebook group for pre-K through 12 teachers to connect, provide support and share resources for remote learning and teaching.

New Faculty

This fall, Maryville College welcomes to its campus two assistant professors and one visiting lecturer, bringing the total number of full-time faculty members to 74. Read more about these new faculty members on the MC website!

Constitution Day

Members of the MC and local community are invited to participate in “Constitution Day Constitutional” on Sept. 17. The Fit.Green.Happy.^®-themed event, which will include a lecture and yoga/meditation activity, is part of MC’s observance of the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

Scots Health Telehealth Program

With the launch of the Scots Health telehealth program last month, Maryville College students now have access to free, around-the-clock medical and mental health care through their smartphone or other web-enabled device. Read the press release.

Upcoming Events

Oct. 16: Founder's Day 2020 - during this year's Founders' Day event, Dr. Bryan Coker will be officially installed as Maryville College's 12th president. Watch for details about how you can participate in this historic installation ceremony!
Oct. 16-18: Homecoming 2020 - we hope to see you online for this virtual event! More details can be found on the Maryville College website.

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