Fall 2021
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: FALL 2021
This fall, Maryville began a full collegiate experience once again with a strong COVID-19 plan in place, a high vaccination rate among our community members and masks at the ready.
Maryville Receives Third Apple Distinguished School Recognition
Maryville University has been named an Apple Distinguished School for 2021–2024. This marks an unprecedented third recognition as a center of innovative leadership and educational excellence.
Enhanced Focus on Mental Health
Learning how to spot mental health challenges that students may be facing in the post-pandemic era is the focus of a new initiative for Maryville faculty and staff.
Celebrations Begin for Maryville’s 150th
Homecoming 2021 was the official kickoff of our yearlong celebration of Maryville’s 150th anniversary, including the release of a special coffee-table book chronicling Maryville’s storied history.
MaryvilleWORKS Partners with Keeley Companies
Keeley Companies partners with Maryville University to empower team members to further their education and learn new skills, while executives share business expertise with Maryville students.
Empowering East St. Louis Students with In-Demand Skills
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, Maryville University and the Regions Foundation announced a new community partnership that will provide STEM educational programming for elementary school students in East St. Louis.
Tech-Centered Certificate Programs
With huge growth projected across most computer science fields, Maryville’s new tech-focused certificates are a quick and convenient way for students to build the skills and knowledge these future-forward industries require.
News of Note
Kids Rock Cancer took on a national leadership role during the pandemic in reporting its ongoing research that underscores the value and benefits of music therapy for Kids Rock Cancer participants living with cancer and/or sickle cell disease.
Calling All Girls to STEM
As part of Maryville’s Tech Bar initiative, students working in the state-of-the-art Cyber Fusion Center delivered 30 refurbished computers to Girls Inc. of St. Louis.
Take Me Back to the Ballgame
The Maryville community cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals from a special section in Busch Stadium on September 28. Tickets were reserved for students, faculty and staff who submitted proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations.
