MaLisa Spring ’14 continuing the entomology research path she began at Marietta
As a student at Marietta, MaLisa Spring ’14 took every opportunity to expand on her knowledge of insects, particularly bees.Since earning her degree at Marietta, Spring has been immersed in her bee...
View Article2007 alumnus lands recurring role on NBC hit
When a few entertainment websites shared the news that Nick Gehlfuss ’07 had just landed a recurring role on an established NBC show, word spread across the Marietta College campus fast.It was mostly...
View ArticleBrady, O'Hair named Homecoming king and queen
Marietta College seniors Nick Brady (Avon Lake, Ohio) and Alexis O’Hair (Maumee, Ohio) were crowned Homecoming 2014 royalty during halftime of the Pioneers’ football game against Baldwin Wallace on...
View ArticleRosey Raths ’18 selected 16th McCoy Scholar
Late one afternoon this past spring, Rosey Raths ’18 (Succasunna, N.J.) was enjoying a typical teenage day when her phone rang. She recognized the Marietta area code, but didn’t think much of it....
View ArticleLook back at first five weeks through photos
With the school year more than a month old now, we thought this would be the best time to bring back our monthly feature that looks back at the past month through photos. Since we didn't do this in...
View ArticleMCAA announces 2014 award winners
Service to others, outstanding professional achievement, and tireless support for alma mater are key themes highlighted in this year’s Marietta College Alumni Association awards set to be presented...
View ArticleStudents, employees spend first Saturday doing community service
As members of the Class of 2018 began reassembling back on campus, a sense of accomplishment and pride began to fill the air.Dozens of students had just finished two hours of community service at seven...
View ArticleGhana trip is new for some, tradition for others
Every Marietta College student is encouraged to have at least one international experience as an undergraduate.For Jackie Hartle ’11, that experience first took place in 2008, the summer after her...
View ArticleMonthly presentations provide insight into WWI
With an ocean separating the United States from the epicenter of the deadly battles of World War I, the country did not experience the same devastation as those in Europe.But World War I had a major...
View ArticleSuccessful D1 swimming coach leads Athletics Department In-Service
Bill Wadley’s presentation to the Athletics Department on Wednesday was, as he said, “just one man’s opinion.” But considering the man it was coming from, his words came from volumes of experience from...
View ArticleCherishing Home: Fryfogles find a piece of Marietta in Houston
College sweethearts Wendy Keck ’75 and Jim Fryfogle ’73 called Marietta College their home for the four years they were students.Wendy, who earned a degree in biology and education, taught at Marietta...
View ArticleIncoming freshmen follow in their parents’ footsteps
While most parents of incoming freshmen fret over whether or not their son or daughter will find happiness at their choice of college, Laurene Huffman ’91 felt confident that her daughter, Elizabeth...
View ArticleClasses are underway at Marietta
Bright and sunny could describe both Monday’s weather as well as the vibe on campus yesterday.With fall semester officially beginning at Marietta College, the Christy Mall was brimming with students...
View ArticleCampus and community welcome Class of 2018 to Marietta
Peta Kalokola ’18 (Charlotte, N.C.) and her family had barely finished moving her belongings into her Elsie Newton Hall room when a couple of visitors stopped by for a visit.Immediately recognizing the...
View ArticlePioneer mascot provides move-in tips for new students
This is one of my most favorite times of the year — moving back into my Marietta College digs!For new students who have yet to partake in such an event, I’d like to share a few bits of advice on how to...
View ArticleStudent Body President welcomes the Class of 2018 to campus
Hey! How’s it going? I’m fine, thanks for asking. Are you feeling a little bit nervous about coming to Marietta College?I remember I worried a lot about making both the academic and social transition...
View ArticleInvestigative Studies Program opens up rare opportunities for students
After studying abroad in Italy this past spring, Brianna Scott ’15 (Cincinnati, Ohio) was looking for a way to reconnect to Marietta College before starting her senior year.Instead of going home for...
View ArticleMarietta reaches historic annual fund goal
Michael Salnick ’75 had plenty of memorable and life-changing experiences while a History major at Marietta College.“I thought it was time to give back to a place where I had some of the best memories...
View ArticleArmy vet ready to take on football, elementary students
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2014 edition of Marietta, The Magazine of Marietta College.Standing alone on the field at Don Drumm Stadium, Jarred “Sarge” Malcolm ’17 (Freeport, Pa.)...
View ArticleNew program provides needed resource for LGBT community
Just as you enter CoachStacia Shrider’s office in Dyson Baudo Recreation Center, you’ll notice a “Safe Zone” decal on her window.Though it has a very special meaning to her now, if you had asked...
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