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It’s called a senior capstone, but Heather Haught ’11 (Marietta, Ohio) spent parts of entire college career completing the major project. But all of Haught’s hard work paid off as she was one of 32 students to recently be honored with a Capstone Award during the 174th Commencement at Marietta College.

By now many of you in the Marietta College community have become aware of the unfortunate incident last week (Jan. 17) that took the life of Andrea "Andi" Parhamovich '00, who was a civilian working in Iraq. News reports have indicated that Ms. Parhamovich, 28, was killed in an ambush of her convoy as it traveled through one of Baghdad's most...

Marietta College officials have added a new twist to Orientation Week that is designed to connect the Class of 2019 with the community at large.

Friends Baylee Brown and Vanessa Wilson were pumped up for class, sitting in the front row and wondering what they would learn about for the next 30 minutes.   The floor littered with fragments of colorful balloons and the smell of smoke still lingering in the air, the two fifth-grade girls knew it had to be something good.  

Anthony Jones, who has experience working with college-bound students in admissions, was recently named the Director of Multicultural Affairs at Marietta College. Jones, a graduate of Mount Union College, believes he has a broad understanding to help guide students who pursue a collegiate career.

It is common knowledge on Marietta College’s campus that the Athletic Training major is one with practical experience that is often practiced away from the classrooms in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center.

Belinda Swartz, interim Director of Dining Services for Chartwells at Marietta College, is involved in preparing three meals a day for more than 1,000 people each time. She’s also organized big campus events such as Homecoming, but none of it compares to being part of Wolfgang Puck’s catering team for after-Oscar dinner at the Governor’s...

Thirty students from Marietta College have been selected for the 2007 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. One of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow, this exclusive award gives national recognition to outstanding campus leaders of the year. Outstanding students have been honored...

Marietta College’s Dr. Bev Hogue will make the seventh and final presentation in the World War I colloquium — Exploring the Great War — at 7 p.m., Monday, April 27, in Thomas 124.

As a new retiree, Earle Jay Maiman ’70 continues to do one thing he truly loves — teaching the value and art of advocacy. Maiman, who was a trial lawyer in Cincinnati for 30 years, is excited to be joining Marietta College for the 2012-13 academic year as the Fitzgerald Executive-in-Residence. Maiman’s arrival on campus fits neatly into the...

Several Marietta College students are to be listed in the 2009 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Who's Who is a list of exceptional students from across the country that is put out every year to honor and recognize the students and the institutions they represent. In this year's release, Marietta can...

More than 100 Marietta College students and employees will participate in the annual Make a Difference Day activities from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 28th. About a dozen projects are planned, but according to Maribeth Saleem-Tanner, Director of Civic Engagement, not all of them will occur on Oct. 28th. “Make a Difference Day projects at...

Our Time in T-Shirts By Connor Walters ’13

Marietta College’s Dave Hood ’11 (Cincinnati, Ohio), Andrew Kasick ’13 (Marietta, Ohio) and Sydney Maltese ’14 (Massillon, Ohio) each won two awards in the Butler University Forensics Tournament on Jan. 21-22. “This was my third tournament. I am seeing strong improvement in my performances. I am thrilled with our accomplishments,” Hood said...

Marietta College's chapter of Student Global AIDS Campaign is sponsoring "Get Tested! Week" from April 30 through May 6. The week's events are also co-sponsored by The American Red Cross and the Washington County Health Department. There will be free and confidential HIV testing from 7-10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, and Thursday, May 4, in...

Marietta College's Art Department recently handed out 11 awards and named three students to its Circle of Excellence during the opening reception of the Annual Juried Student Exhibition.

With an all-you-can eat buffet just minutes away, and a new residence hall being constructed off of Seventh and Putnam streets, it is hard to imagine what it would be like to go without food and shelter.  

Marietta College's sports information director Dan May and art director Ryan Zundell were once again recognized by their professional peers at the annual College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) convention in Tampa, Fla., for their work on publications during the 2007-08 academic year. May and Zundell received three honors in...

Jereme Ford’s life — from birth to young adulthood — was filled with suffering, pain, abandonment and loss, and that life could have put him on a path of violence and destruction. Instead, he chose understanding and compassion, education and outreach.

President Joseph Bruno told the Class of 2013 that his first year at Marietta College has gone by way too fast, but their accomplishments have made him proud.

Chris Sidick ’05 is in no hurry to leave the Washington Wild Things. Even when he had a chance to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres a few years ago, Sidick knew his part-time job with the Wild Things was his best option.

Marietta College's Jolene Powell, an assistant professor of art, is one of three featured artists at the Washington Art Association in Washington Depot, Conn., during the month of March. The exhibition opens with a reception from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, and will continue until March 26. Powell, who joined Marietta College in the fall...

  Marietta College’s Dr. Jim Jeitler will make the fifth presentations in the World War I colloquium — Exploring the Great War — at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, in Thomas 124.

Marietta College’s Board of Trustees have approved naming a new residence hall, which will open in August, after a local family that included the College’s first African-American graduate.   Harrison Hall, which is being constructed at the corner of Seventh and Putnam streets, will honor Charles Sumner Harrison, John Langston Harrison and...

Before Ed Osborne can make the transition to emeritus professor, he has one final assignment. "In a moment of weakness I agreed to complete the department assessment report so the new chair of the department, Jim Falter, wouldn't be burdened with it. So I have until June 30 to get it done," he said.