College professor appreciates relationship with local industry
Chemistry is known as “The Central Science” because it provides a foundation to understand astronomy, biology, geology and many other sciences. In the most recent Marietta College Strategic Plan...
View ArticleMonth of May was full of photo opportunities
Activities on Marietta College's campus always slow down a bit in the summer months, so with a little extra time on our hands it's a great opportunity to look back at all of the excitement of May...
View ArticleCross-Cultural Peer Mentor Program benefits international, American students
With firsthand knowledge of the challenges facing new international students during their first semester on campus, Nan Zhao ’15 (Beijing, China) jumped at the opportunity to serve as one of Marietta...
View ArticleRyan Lopez-Jordan is proud of accomplishments on and off track
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2014 edition of Marietta, The Magazine of Marietta College.On a rare sunny day earlier this spring, Ryan Lopez-Jordan ’14 is happy to be outside on the...
View ArticleMarietta professor had big future ahead of him
In the history of the College, it’s well known that a sizeable number of graduates have gone on to accomplish historic roles — including becoming the Vice President of the United States, pioneering...
View ArticleMarietta Fund is one way Terry Pagliari ’64 stays connected
Every time Terry Pagliari ’64 would take a few steps, another classmate would stop him to chat.And each time, Terry was glad to pause and reconnect with the fellow Pioneer during the Golden Reunion...
View ArticleCollege receives $200,000 grant from Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
Marietta College President Joseph W. Bruno announced today The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations’ Board of Trustees have awarded the College a $200,000 grant in support of the Appalachian Center for...
View ArticleRickey professor designs facility to study surface physics
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2014 edition of Marietta, The Magazine of Marietta College.A quick glance at your cell phone, tablet or laptop, and you can gain an appreciation for surface...
View ArticleD.C. Regional Association draws big crowd during Nationals game
When the Washington Nationals first took the field for their June 30th game against Colorado, Section 231 — the area where Marietta alumni, students and friends were to gather — was steadily growing.By...
View ArticleStudents can pay tuition bill online
We know many of you are enjoying your summer and may be working or going on a vacation, but at Marietta College we are anticipating your arrival on campus in August. To ensure everything goes as smooth...
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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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