There are many different student organizations at Maryville that take the time to coordinate fun events for students on and off campus. Here is a list of the top eight upcoming activities this fall. Tailgate and Barbecue DATE: Oct. 6, 2016 TIME: 5 p.m. to 11 p... More »
Why did you decide to take your trip [across the states]? “One of the reasons I took the trip across the states was to really dive into the self, really discovering things that you wouldn’t necessarily notice when you’re with other people…or things that you do... More »
What made you want to join MU Buddies? “Two summers ago (and I’m probably going to do it against next summer) I was a camp counselor at [Wonderland Camp] for twelve weeks. It’s in the Lake of the Ozarks. It’s a camp for anyone with cognitive or physical disabi... More »
“I get asked from my friends back home, ‘Where do you go to school again?’ I respond saying, ‘Maryville University, it’s in Saint Louis, Missouri.’ They always respond the same way and say, ‘Oh, I heard that’s a really rough place to live.’ It’s really not a b... More »
What made you want to pursue a career in physical therapy and what are your your goals? “After going through two years of physical therapy after my ACL surgeries, it opened my eyes to what all the profession entailed. I liked how it incorporated teaching, help... More »
The first days away at college can be scary; Aside from feeling lost and alone, having the constant fear of embarrassing yourself seems enough reason to want to move back home. As a freshman, making a mistake is understandable. There are even a few upperclassm... More »
Having trouble adjusting to college life after a lazy, easy-going summer? Don’t worry, there are plenty of others that feel the exact same way. It doesn’t matter if you are a freshman just settling in or a senior coming back for the last time, the school year ... More »
Why are you majoring in mathematics? “I chose mathematics, because I’m kind of a nerd and because math has job security. Financial math, actuarial science, isn’t that big, so the pay could be great as well, depending where I want to end up.” Why did you choos... More »
#HumansofMaryville feat. John Wickersham What inspired you to write a book? “I wanted to work with my son, Jamie. He and I have talked [for] many years about working on a project together. We always talked about [it] and never really did much, so I thought tha... More »
#HumansofMaryville feat. CJ Hendricks: What’s your major? Why did you choose it? “My major is pre-engineering, and I chose this, because I enjoying working with materials hands on. I am fascinated with the chemistry and math included.” Why did you choose to at... More »
Laura Schechter, president of EMPOWER—the feminist social justice group at Maryville—talks about feminism, intersectionality, approaching difficult conversations and more. More Posts More »
