Cherish every moment of college. Take risks. Do alternative assignments when offered and request alternative assignments from professors if you have something you really want to do related to the course content. Take control of your education and soak up every bit of creativity, debate, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial thinking that you can from your [...]

The Maryville University Athletic Department is comprised of a variety of sports for all students.  But, with the athletic program being officially accepted into Division II of the NCAA this year, it may be more difficult to participate in these sports.  This is one of the reasons why Maryville University offers intramural sports every year, [...]

Walking through the Simon Center or the corridors of Reid Hall, advertisements for sporting events are constantly on the television monitors.  But what about a Code Red game?  Or a Black Out game?  What makes those games different from any other home game? Code Red games are sponsored by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), which [...]

Often in life, we are told not to “sweat the small stuff” which I couldn’t agree with more.  However, there are certain exceptions to this rule like when it comes to signing up for classes for your first time at a new school.  If you decide to ignore the small stuff, you might be in [...]

Saving money is a struggle for most college students living on or off campus. Between classes, homework, clubs, sports, and internships it’s hard to find a job that accepts a busy college schedule. Many college students that can find time for jobs make around minimum wage and work a handful of hours a week. Mostly [...]

After graduating, you may wonder how you can stay involved and give back to the place where you learned so much.  Well, it is actually pretty simple.  You automatically become a member of the Maryville Alumni Association when you graduate, and membership is free.  Being a member allows you to stay in touch with classmates, stay up-to-date [...]

Contributed by Mary Ellen Finch   On behalf of Academic Affairs, I want to welcome all new students, freshmen and transfers and let them know we are excited about their coming and want them to have a terrific year.  I also want to let them know that as students in higher education,  we hope they [...]

Most of us spend our whole lives trying to find that happy medium.  I don’t make enough money at work, but I love my job, I want that piece of chocolate cake, but I know I shouldn’t have it since I gained a pound over the weekend.  Mediums are everywhere and they are in every [...]

Has it just hit you that you’re in college and still have no idea what you want to do ‘when you grow up’? You’re not alone. Maryville has many options to help you figure this out. The Career Education office can help you in finding internships, finding a major, jobs, resume writing, networking, interviewing, negotiating [...]

On July 11, 2011, St. Louis native Marcus Manning officially took over as Athletic Director of Maryville University a position previously filled by Tony Duckworth for the past four years. Manning will lead the Saints, who currently have 18 varsity athletic teams and will now compete at full-status in the NCAA Division II level as a [...]