April 23, 2010
To meet growing enrollment needs, Maryville University has announced it will open a new student residence facility, Maryville Hall, in time for the fall 2010 semester. Maryville Hall will provide about 250 students with a safe, comfortable environment featuring a wide array of amenities. Situated within walking distance of all campus buildings, Maryville Hall is [...]
April 20, 2010
Maryville University’s College of Arts and Sciences has announced two new master’s programs: The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and The Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Leadership. “These two new programs, which we consider as companion programs, offer skills and knowledge that will be applicable for a wide array of professionals and [...]
April 20, 2010
Author Anna Quindlen will speak at Maryville University as part of the Maryville Talks Books series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, in the Auditorium. Quindlen’s latest book is Every Last One: A Novel. Admission is free and open to the public. The event is co-sponsored by Left Bank Books. Quindlen is a best-selling [...]
April 14, 2010
ST. LOUIS – Maryville University has named Kevin Carroll as the new head men’s basketball coach. The Chattanooga, Tenn., native comes to Maryville from the Air Force Academy, an NCAA Division I institution, where he was assistant coach. “I am very humbled and extremely excited to be the new men’s basketball coach at Maryville University,” [...]
April 12, 2010
St. Louis – Maryville University has announced the establishment of the Irma Sue Macy “L’Dor V’Dor” Endowed Scholarship for Jewish women, made possible through a $600,000 gift from the late Irma Sue Macy. Translated from Hebrew, the scholarship name means “from generation to generation.” A Missouri native, Ms. Macy lived in St. Louis for many [...]
April 8, 2010
The St. Louis Speakers Series, presented by Maryville University, features an impressive lineup of authors, journalists and leaders for the 2010-2011 season, including political heavyweights Karl Rove and Howard Dean, who will take part in the series’ first-ever debate. Held at Powell Symphony Hall, the series begins on Oct. 5, 2010, with Fareed Zakaria, editor [...]
March 31, 2010
Maryville business students have a unique opportunity in their career development tool belt. Since 2004, Maryville’s Simon School of Business has participated in the Regional Business Council (RBC) Higher Education Collaboration Mentor Network. The program was originally launched in 2003 in an effort by the RBC to retain new business talent in the St. Louis [...]
March 31, 2010
The John E. Simon School of Business has announced two new concentration options for MBA students: Sport and Entertainment Management Process and Project Management Four courses are required for completion of each MBA concentration. Available courses include: Sport and Entertainment Management Concentration Product Development in Sport and Entertainment Sponsorship and Promotion in Sport and Entertainment [...]
March 23, 2010
Maryville University has announced that Anita Kruse, founder of the Houston-based Purple Songs Can Fly Project, will deliver the University’s commencement address on Saturday, May 1. Kruse has been described as a “rare blend of visionary artist and powerfully inspired performer.” “We’re delighted to welcome Anita Kruse back to Maryville University,” said President Mark Lombardi. [...]
February 15, 2010
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Maryville University a three-year, $4.7 million grant to expand its nursing education program, beginning with the fall 2010 semester. While helping the nursing industry recover from critical shortages in both service and teaching staff, the funding will also provide targeted employment relief in the greater St. Louis area. [...]