Maryville College News

Students pray at an assembly in July in the village of Bompata in Ghana. Maryville College students are raising funds to help pay for 14 children to attend school in the village.

In his first week, Lambuth University President Bill Seymour ate in the cafeteria, toured the campus and met with prospective students.

From Staff Reports Originally published: November 23. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: November 22.

The Tiger men travel to Maryville College for an away game on Monday November 23.

Lambuth University employees received their November paychecks on time for the second consecutive month, according to university spokeswoman Danielle Morris.

Martha Hess can still remember the conversation she had with former Maryville College Registrar Viola Lightfoot in 1974, just before Hess assumed the role.

Maryville College President Dr. Gerald W. Gibson and wife Rachel Gibson react to news that a fund to support faculty and staff-led innovative projects had been established in honor of their 17 years of service.

From Staff Reports Originally published: November 15. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: November 15.

By Steve Wildsmith stevew@thedailytimes.com Originally published: November 12. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: November 11.

In the last two months, a new GI Bill was introduced for post 9/11 veterans. Two men enrolled in college in East Tennessee say the bill has helped jump start their lives after leaving the armed forces.

The Rev. Anne McKee, Maryville College's campus minister, and Diana Lovelace -- coordinator for service, mission and vocation -- recently traveled with 11 students to visit northeast seminaries.

From Staff Reports Originally published: November 05. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: November 04.

Golf is a hot topic in Cocke County, especially since Cocke County High School sent the boy's golf team to the state championship tournament for the first time in the school's history.

Members of Leadership Blount tackle the ropes course at Mountain Challenge on the Maryville College campus.

From Staff Reports Originally published: October 27. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: October 26.

Charles Arthur Brand, 90, Green Bay, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. He was born July 24, 1919, in Wausau, Wis., to the late Arthur and Margaret Brand.

Every day, Stephen Shankles drives his Mercedez Benz to work. It may look like a normal commute, but it certainly doesn't smell like it.

By Matthew Stewart of The Daily Times Staff Originally published: October 18. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: October 18.

From Staff Reports Originally published: October 17. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: October 17.

From Staff Reports Originally published: October 20. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: October 19.