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Colleen ‘Coke’ Hennessy, ’63: New Practice – Mindfulness

After 36 years of practicing law, Colleen “Coke” Hennessy, ’63, has a new calling. She teaches children about mindfulness, and works with educators to support their practice.

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Ali Diop, ’15: Advancing a World View

Ali Diop, ’15, is committed to helping solve some of the world’s most difficult problems, and through a highly competitive internship he turns that goal into action every day. Diop’s workplace is the United Nations in New York.

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Vincent Marsden, ’91: Determination & Dough

Vincent Marsden, ’99, earned degrees from Maryville University in psychology and sociology, but his doughnut-making career path has roots in an unlikely elective class: metalsmithing.

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Peggy Liggett, ’61: Building on Successful Transitions

For the past 20 years, Peggy Liggett, ’61, has enjoyed a successful career as a real estate agent. She followed that path, however, after a long tenure in higher education.

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Turning Up the Volume on Social Media

Are you engaged on social media? If so, please help us share our many wonderful stories.

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Branka Named Inaugural Women’s Bowling Coach

Brandi Branka will serve as the inaugural coach head coach for the Saints women’s bowling team. The team begins its first season of competition during the 2015-16 academic year.

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Levin is Maryville’s First Writer-in-Residence

Award-winning poet Dana Levin has been appointed as Maryville University’s first-ever Distinguished Writer-in-Residence beginning in Fall 2015. Levin’s appointment coincides with academic program revisions in the humanities and to reflect a stronger focus on creative writing.

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Ivanov To Compete in Wrestling World Championships

Young athletes often fantasize about competing in the Olympics, but very few have the opportunity. That dream could become reality, however, for Georgi Ivanov, assistant coach for Maryville’s NCAA Division II wrestling team and an assistant in the University’s admissions office.

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Chalupny Helps U.S. Win Soccer World Cup

Lori Chalupny helped the United States Women’s National Team win the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup title as one of 23 players for the USA. Sunday night at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, the St. Louis native was part of a USA team that won its record third World Cup title with a 5-2 victory over Japan in the finals.

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For Graphic Design Grad, ‘Dreams Really Do Come True’

Princess tiaras, mouse ears, t-shirts, hats, pins and mermaid tails are just a small sampling of Disney World theme park souvenirs purchased by tourists as a tangible reminder of their vacation. Few buyers, however, give any thought to the process behind that special creation.

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