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Stay\u00a0informed about Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP’s reach in the greater St. Louis community and beyond with\u00a0this digest of stories about faculty and staff, programs and initiatives featured in\u00a0local and national media sources.<\/p>\n
To suggest stories for Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPin the News, email marketing@maryville.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n Reflections on Growing Adult and Online Education<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP opens speech clinic in North City<\/strong> Why One University Is Moving Toward a Subscription Model<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP eyes shabby shopping plaza for expansion Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP plans to build an esports arena Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP plots campus expansion with mixed-use development anchored by 3,000-seat esports arena Exploring the Move From the University to the Multiversity through Education Data Music therapy for families coping with cancer Disruptive Innovation Helps Universities Overcome Financial Obstacles<\/strong> What to See at SXSW EDU 2022<\/strong> St. Louis-area Institutions Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries<\/strong> Geospatial Program to Give Women Career Opportunities<\/strong> Federal Grant to Assist with Geospatial Career Training<\/strong> St. Louis group gets $250,000 to support women in geospatial careers<\/strong> Nearly two years into the pandemic, mental health challenges continue to plague college students<\/strong> Disruptor in Chief with President Mark Lombardi Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP launches new Owners of Color Initiative A Business Approach for Higher Ed Strategic Planning Success Using Data Analytics and Change Management<\/strong> Embracing Innovation, Technology and Culture Change for the Sake of Access Small business owners of color receive digital training in Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP program Music therapy hitting all the right notes with sickle cell patients Changemaker: President Mark Lombardi on the Past & Future of Higher Ed Rung for Women and Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPLaunch Geospatial Training New training program aims to increase jobs for women in geospatial industry Where is the geospatial industry heading?<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP seeks to ‘disrupt’ how workers are trained<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPmen looking to build on recent Division II soccer success<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, Keeley collaborate on employee training program<\/strong> Video game tournament draws college teams nationwide to St. Louis as esports popularity booms Maryville, Regions Foundation partner in STEM program with JJK Center Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPmen finish strong in spring soccer season St. Louis-Area Colleges Plan For A Return To Mostly Normal Campus Life By Fall College Sports Ready To Rebound At St. Louis-Area Schools Despite COVID Setbacks Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP to resume in-person classes, events this fall How Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP will handle an in-person fall semester<\/strong> Local organization helps kids with cancer find their voice<\/strong> Designing a Top-Tier College Experience in the Digital Age<\/strong> Moving Online Learning from Challenge to Opportunity Nonprofit \u2018Rung For Women\u2019 Is Launching A Program To Boost St. Louis\u2019 Middle Class in Partnership with Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPpitcher throws back to back no hitters<\/strong> How Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP’s mentoring program is celebrating Black History Month Higher Education in the Age of COVID-19: Update<\/strong> What does the new university of the 21st century look like? College Campuses Prepare For Another Semester Of COVID-19, Plan To Expand Testing See which regional colleges experienced enrollment growth, decline in 2020 Brothers seize 2020, do remote learning on road trip of a lifetime A Few Students Are Winning At Doing College During Covid-19 Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPCreates Meaningful Online Engagement<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPPartners with Local Businesses to Help Local Students Learn Virtually<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPNamed No. 2 Fastest-Growing College in U.S.<\/strong> Dr. Lombardi Appears on Cheddar TV<\/strong> “I’m the president of a college Scott Galloway predicted would ‘perish’ \u2014 but he overlooked one important thing”<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP Reduces Undergraduate Tuition 5%<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP Lowers Tuition<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP cuts tuition fees for fall semester How It’s Done: Workforce Development Partnerships<\/strong> How It\u2019s Done: Hands-On Cybersecurity Training Higher Education in the Age of COVID-19 How 9 Metro St. Louis Universities Are Responding To Coronavirus Fears Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP moves all classes online for rest of spring semester<\/strong> Children battling cancer, blood-related disorders write own songs Another local university expands to Cortex Is Blockchain the Future of Academic Credentials?<\/strong> Reinventing Higher Ed<\/strong> School of Education Dissertation Defense Goes Viral<\/strong> Hot air balloons take off from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP Universities should be ‘agile facilitators’ of knowledge Esports Help Local High School Gamers Play Their Way To College Does your student experience foster enrollment growth?<\/strong> <\/p>\n 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n Dana Levin and Carmen Gim\u00e9nez Smith Talk Race, Politics and Poetics<\/strong> Amendment 1: A major decision for Missouri voters World Cup victor, gold medal winner, proud St. Louisan returns home<\/strong> South City student who almost gave up dream of going to college gets full-ride scholarship<\/strong> Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP Shines Through Kids Rock Cancer Charity<\/strong> Girl with cerebral palsy joins Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP swim team<\/strong> Inside the world of collegiate e-sports in St. Louis<\/strong> Pulse of St. Louis \u2013 Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\u00a0Jr.<\/strong> BenFred: Easy Ed’s grandson Nolan Berry back in love with basketball<\/strong>
\nThe Higher Ed Geek Podcast<\/a> [August 3] Maryville’s Dean of the School of Adult and Online Education Katherine Louthan discusses Maryville\u2019s commitment to affordable education with career outcomes for every learner.<\/p>\n
\nKMOV<\/a> [May 26] The Walker Scottish Rite Clinic, a program of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, opened a new clinic in North St. Louis in the Tabernacle Hub, an innovative collaborative space bringing together agencies that provide a wide variety of social services such as maternal health, banking and law services.<\/p>\n
\nEdSurge<\/a> [April 19] Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPPresident Mark Lombardi, PhD, discusses how Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPis revamping its curriculum and making changes to its business model to support lifelong learners.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Post-Dispatch<\/a><\/strong> [April 7] Soon, Maryville’s esports student-athletes could get a boost. The University is proposing to build a 3,000-seat esports arena, dormitory and retail space across the interstate from its campus in a bid to entice prospective students and better serve students.<\/p>\n
\nKMOV <\/a><\/strong>[April 4] The school says it will be transforming an aging Town and County shopping center, Woods Mill Center at Highway 141 and I-64. The plans, which are still in the conceptual stage, call for a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>St. Louis Business Journal<\/a> [April 1] The Town and Country-based private university said the project, which will be about a five-minute drive from its main campus, is aimed at enhancing the college experience for its rapidly growing student body.<\/p>\n
\nLet’s Talk Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP Skills, Baby! <\/a><\/strong>[March 30] Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPPresident Mark Lombardi, PhD, and Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPChief Innovation Officer Phil Komarny discuss\u00a0the technological approach they are using to center students in their own educational journeys, so learners can discover the pedagogy that best works for them, and collectively we can create better access to higher education at an affordable price and in a flexible way.\u00a0
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\nFox2Now<\/a><\/strong> [March 1] March is music therapy month. It\u2019s a great time to learn about Kids Rock Cancer, which is using the power of music therapy to help families cope with cancer.<\/p>\n
\nEdTech Magazine<\/a> [February 22] \u2013 Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPPresident Mark Lombardi, PhD, shared how Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPis using digital transformation strategies and solutions to create a financially sustainable business model.<\/p>\n
\nCampus Technology<\/a> [February 18] Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPPresident Mark Lombardi, Phd, is featured as a noteworthy speaker at the SXSW EDU Conference and Festival for his insight about higher education’s challenges and the need for change.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Post-Dispatch<\/a> [February 7] Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP is highlighted as one of 16 St. Louis-area institutions celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2022.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Public Radio<\/a> [February 1] Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP partnered with Rung for Women to create a certificate program that will prepare women, especially women of color, for careers in the geospatial industry. Rung for Women recently received a $250,000 federal grant to help with the efforts.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Business Journal<\/a> [January 28] A federal grant will expand a training course designed to ensure that women, especially those of color, have access to geospatial careers. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP partnered with Rung for Women to create that training.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Post-Dispatch<\/a> [January 27] Rung for Women has been awarded a federal grant to train women for geospatial careers. Rung partnered with Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP to apply for the grant, which will be matched by local funds.<\/p>\n
\nSCRIPPS TV<\/a> [January 27] Several Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPstudents shared their personal experiences regarding mental health challenges amid the pandemic. The University is highlighted for instructing faculty and staff on how to address those challenges through expanded Mental Health First Aid training.<\/p>\n
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\nIngenioUs<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[December 14] What’s the secret to Maryville’s success? Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPPresident Mark Lombardi, PhD, attributes several important ‘pivot’ points including the relentless and courageous pursuit of innovation, a revenue-driven business model, and a highly personalized approach to learning.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis American <\/a><\/strong>[December 4] Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP announced the Digital Development Project, a new initiative to help St. Louis small business owners of color grow their businesses online to meet the demands of a digital-first world that has been accelerated by the pandemic.<\/p>\n
\nChanging Higher Ed<\/a> [November 12] Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPPresident Mark Lombardi, PhD, about the University’s culture of innovation.<\/p>\n
\nCampus Technology Insider<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[October 21] The pandemic accelerated digital transformation and the adoption of new learning models at many colleges and universities \u2014 but higher ed culture has some catching up to do. President of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP Mark Lombardi, PhD, discusses why the business model of higher ed is broken, the importance of lifelong learning and technology’s role in moving universities toward a better future.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Business Journal<\/a> <\/strong>[September 28] Maryville’s Digital Development Project was created to address the widening digital skills gap among small business owners of color, who were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and already face systemic barriers to accessing financing and business resources.<\/p>\n
\nKSDK.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[September 19] For 23-year-old Brittany Butts, music treats the wounds that medicine can’t. She’s been working with Kids Rock Cancer, Maryville’s innovative music therapy program, since she was 12. During sessions, Brittany can express her deepest thoughts and those thoughts then become the lyrics to an original song.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The FutureX Podcast<\/a> [September 14]\u00a0 President of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP Mark Lombardi, PhD, talks about the dangers of consensus-driven change and warns institutions driven by tradition that they may not survive in the 21st century if they refuse to adapt.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis American <\/a><\/strong>[September 7] – In collaboration with several geospatial employers, Rung for Women and Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP have developed a training program designed to increase the chances women, especially women of color, to snag high-paying geospatial jobs.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Business Journal <\/a><\/strong>[August 26] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP is highlighted for its partnership with Rung for Women to create a training program designed to ensure that women, especially women of color, have access to geospatial careers. Rung and Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPworked with three employers to pinpoint the exact knowledge and skills that geospatial employers are seeking.<\/p>\n
\nSan Antonio Business Journal<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[August 23] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP is highlighted for transforming its curriculum to better serve the needs of the fast-growing geospatial technology field.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Business Journal<\/strong><\/a> [August 16] – Keeley Companies and Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPhave created a new and bold approach to workforce training. Supporters say the approach is a dramatic change from some workforce training and education programs that fulfill only a slice of what a business needs and are mired in bureaucracy.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Post-Dispatch<\/strong><\/a> [August 16] – The men\u2019s soccer program at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP is highlighted for winning two of the last three Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament titles and reaching the postseason in 2017, 2018 and 2019.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Business Journal<\/a> [August 5] – Keeley Companies and Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP announce a collaboration in which the university will train the company’s employees in new skills while executives share business expertise with Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPstudents.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Post-Dispatch<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[July 2] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPis highlighted as one of the top collegiate esports teams in the nation competing in the inaugural Gateway Legends Collegiate Invitational including an interview with Maryville’s Director of Esports Dan Clerke.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis American<\/a><\/strong> [June 2] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP is highlighted for its partnership with the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation and the Regions Foundation, a nonprofit initiative of Regions Bank, to provide Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) educational programming for elementary school students in East St. Louis.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Post-Dispatch <\/a><\/strong>[May 14] – The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPmen’s soccer team is featured for claiming the 2021 Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship with a 5-3 shootout win over the University of Indianapolis.\u00a0
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\nnews.stlpublicradio.com <\/a><\/strong>[April 8] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPis highlighted as one St. Louis area institution that is planning for relative normalcy in August after several semesters of remote learning, strict socializing rules and minimal on-campus living or events.<\/p>\n
\nnews.stlpublicradio.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[April 5] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPwas highlighted for adding new NCAA varsity sports including men\u2019s volleyball and field hockey.<\/p>\n
\nbizjournals.com\/stlouis <\/a><\/strong>[April 2] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP will return to its traditional academic calendar beginning Monday, Aug. 23. Students also will return to pre-pandemic residence halls and dining policies.<\/p>\n
\nKSDK<\/strong><\/a> [April 1] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP announced plans to resume in-person classes, on-campus events and activities, and athletic competition for the fall semester, which starts in August.<\/p>\n
\nkmov.com<\/strong><\/a> [March 26] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP\u2019s Kids Rock Cancer program is featured.<\/p>\n
\nEdTech Magazine<\/strong><\/a> [March 22] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPPresident Mark Lombardi, PhD, shared how Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPenhances online learning programs by embracing artificial intelligence, blockchain, data science and more.<\/p>\n
\nCampus Technology<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[March 17] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPPresident Mark Lombardi, PhD, shared that the future of higher education means breaking down classroom walls, embracing digital tools and engaging students with creativity and innovation.<\/p>\n
\nnews.stlpublicradio.com <\/a><\/strong>[March 17] – Rung for Women and Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP are featured for creating a credential program tailored to help women prepare for in-demand jobs in customer service, technology and health care.<\/p>\n
\nFox2Now<\/a> [March 10] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP softball pitcher Alyssa Callans is featured for throwing a no-hitter, then following it up the next day with another no-no, this one a perfect game.<\/p>\n
\nfox2now.com<\/a><\/strong> [February 1] – Passion Bragg, ’96, discusses Maryville’s Force initiative and how the program lifts up women of color through mentoring.<\/p>\n
\nFOCUS St. Louis<\/a> [January 28] – Mark Lombardi, PhD, president of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, joined leaders from higher education institutions across the St. Louis region to discuss how institutions are continuing to adapt, evolve and innovate to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
\nbizjournals.com\/stlouis<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[January 1] – Mark Lombardi, PhD, president of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, discusses how the new university model comprises three pillars: traditional; adult and online; and workforce development.<\/p>\n
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\nnews.stlpublicradio.com <\/a><\/strong>[December 15] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPis highlighted as one St. Louis area institution that prevented large coronavirus outbreaks on campus in 2020.<\/p>\n
\nbizjournals.com\/stlouis<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[December 14] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP was the regional college with the highest percentage enrollment growth in fall 2020 compared with fall 2019.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>KSDK.com<\/a> [December 11] – This year has forced all of us to adjust to a new normal, and for Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP brothers Bailey and Logan Roehr, that new normal meant breaking the mold and taking their fall semester studies on the road trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n
\nForbes <\/a><\/strong>[November 25] – Bailey and Logan Roehr, brothers, and a sophomore and senior respectively at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, traveled through 13 National Parks across 15 states covering some 9,000 miles. They credit \u201cMaryville\u2019s sophisticated online learning platform\u201d for letting them learn from the road.<\/p>\n
\nUniversity Business <\/strong><\/a>[November 17] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPused its model for fully online programs to ease the transition to hybrid and virtual learning experiences. Here’s what other institutions can learn from the University.<\/p>\n
\nKPLR 11 TV<\/a> [September 20] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPis providing professional development to schools on how to do virtual or distance learning.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Post-Dispatch<\/a> [August 24] – The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked us number 2 in the nation due to our 10% increase in enrollment.<\/p>\n
\nCheddar TV<\/a> [August 19] – Mark Lombardi, PhD, president of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, joined Cheddar TV to discuss the future of higher education, specifically virtual learning.<\/p>\n
\nBusiness Insider<\/a> [August 10] – Mark Lombardi, PhD, president of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, urges his fellow collegiate leaders to shed outdated, elitist beliefs about education.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis American<\/a> [August 6] – Bucking the trend in higher education, undergraduate on-campus tuition has been flat for the past four years.<\/p>\n
\nKSDK TV<\/a> [August 6] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP’s strategic plan has positioned the institution to expand access and opportunity to thousands of additional students.<\/p>\n
\nFox2Now<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[August 7] – Officials say it\u2019s part of a phased approach to cut costs for families. Another phase of that plan kept tuition prices flat for the past four years.<\/p>\n
\nTech & Learning University<\/a> [June 25] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP president Mark Lombardi, PhD, discusses how Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPhas transformed workforce development.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Tech & Learning University<\/a> [June 19] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPis positioned as a front runner in online learning, including information about how the University’s cybersecurity program was launched and how the Cyber Fusion Center gives students a front-row, hands-on learning experience.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>FOCUS St. Louis<\/a> [April 21] – Mark Lombardi, PhD, president of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, joined leaders from higher education institutions across the St. Louis region to discuss the challenges and opportunities they’re facing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>news.stlpublicradio.com<\/a> [March 14] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPis highlighted as one St. Louis area institution that is suspending in-person instruction and transitioning to online teaching platforms.<\/p>\n
\nksdk.com<\/a> [March 10] – Students at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP will be learning from home for the rest of the semester due to concerns about the coronavirus.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>kmov.com<\/a> [Feb. 9] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP\u2019s Kids Rock Cancer program is featured.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>bizjournals.com\/stlouis<\/a> [Feb. 5] – Maryville’s new Fusion Center<\/a> located inside Cortex\u2019s 4220 building is highlighted.<\/p>\n
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\nchronicle.com<\/a> [Dec. 3] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPhas become one of the first universities in the country to issue student-owned digital credentials as part of a blockchain initiative.<\/p>\n
\nbizjournals.com\/stlouis<\/a> [Nov. 21] – Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPis highlighted for its strategy that focuses on being nimble, addressing market needs in a time of flux for many colleges.<\/p>\n
\ngoodmorningamerica.com <\/a>[Sept. 24] \u2013 Candace Hall, who is earning her doctorate in higher education at Maryville, was surprised by her three children<\/a> with a celebratory dance. The video has gone viral and has been featured by Good Morning America<\/a>, People<\/a> and CBS<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>fox2now.com<\/a> [Sept. 20] \u2013 Pilots practice before the Great Forest Park Balloon Race in Forest Park by putting on a demonstration for students at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>educationdive.com<\/a> [May 23] \u2013 President Mark Lombardi, PhD, shares Maryville’s approach to implementing technology-based, personalized education.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>news.stlpublicradio.org<\/a> [May 16] \u2013 Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPfounded its esports program in 2015, and was one of the first universities in the nation to offer scholarships to esports student-athletes. Successful college careers can lead to lucrative professional gaming contracts.<\/p>\n
\necampusnews.com<\/a> [May 1] \u2013 President Mark Lombardi, PhD, shares how Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPhas seen more than 80-percent growth within the last five years while other colleges and universities across the U.S. continue to see stagnation or decline.<\/p>\n
\nlithub.com<\/a> [Nov. 12] \u2013 Poet Dana Levin, Maryville’s Distinguished Writer-in-Residence, is interviewed for Literary Hub on her poetry and much more.<\/p>\n
\nwestnewsmagazine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>[Oct. 22] \u2013 Alden Craddock, PhD, shares his insights about how voters can navigate the plethora of information available on current issues in order to fairly assess the topic.<\/p>\n
\nkmov.com<\/a> [March 9] \u2013 Lori Chalupny Lawson, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPwomen’s soccer coach, is featured.<\/p>\n
\nkmov.com<\/a> [March 9] \u2013 D’Aundre Fitzpatrick is featured.<\/p>\n
\n590thefan.com<\/a> [Feb. 21] \u2013 A preview of #1000Saints night at Moloney Arena and the support Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPreceives for its Kids Rock Cancer program.<\/p>\n
\nkmov.com<\/a> [Jan. 21] – Anna Rose, who joined the Saints’ swim and dive team through TeamIMPACT, is featured.<\/p>\n
\nSt. Louis Magazine<\/a> (stlmag.com) [Jan. 18] \u2013 Maryville’s Esports team is featured in an article on the rise of collegiate Esports teams in St. Louis.<\/p>\n
\nkplr11.com<\/a> [Jan. 13] \u2013 Austin Davis, president of the Association\u00a0of Black Collegians, and Turan Mullins, assistant dean for diversity and inclusion, discuss a play presented on campus in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.<\/p>\n
\nstltoday.com<\/a> [Jan. 11] – Nolan Berry, a student-athlete on the men’s basketball team, is featured.<\/p>\n