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The Art of Designing an Online Program
A successful online course requires creative partnership between faculty and learning designers. Geriann Brandt, associate professor of criminal justice/criminology, is a recent and enthusiastic collaborator.
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Maryville University Receives Apple Distinguished School Recognition
Maryville University has been named an Apple Distinguished School for 2018–2021 — marking the second recognition — for leadership and excellence in providing students with a high-tech, mobile learning environment.
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Game Design Instructor Brings Industry Expertise to Growing Program
Maryville instructor of game design Matt Raithel owns St. Louis-based Graphite Lab, which recently released “Hive Jump” on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration Examines Flu Pandemic
Faculty and students from the sciences and humanities collaborated to produce an exhibit on the 1918 influenza pandemic on display in the Morton J. May Foundation Gallery, Nov. 1–30.
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It’s Not Just About Numbers
Guangwei Fan, PhD, is director of the actuarial science, data science and mathematics programs. On the wall above his modest Kernaghan Hall office desk hangs… Read More
Local Organizations Value Free Cyber Security Services
Representatives from St. Louis area startups, small businesses and nonprofits gathered on campus recently to discuss the cyber security services they receive free of charge… Read More
Focused on Filling Gaps in Computer Science Workforce
Paul Gross, assistant professor of software development, is laser-focused on educating future software developers to meet workforce demand. Paul Gross, assistant professor of software… Read More
Make Like Gumby: Expect the Unexpected
Tom Spudich, PhD, associate professor of chemistry and forensic science, encourages students to be flexible in their approach to learning and keep an open mind… Read More
Design Thinking Builds Better Parking Ideas—and Leadership Skills
Susan Bartel, EdD, associate professor at Maryville University, uses design thinking and technology to help higher ed doctoral students develop empathy.
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Seniors Travel with Rawlings as Grassroots Marketing Interns
Four Maryville University seniors are visiting sporting events across America this summer as part of a grassroots marketing internship with Rawlings.
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