Dear Friends,
I am so very proud to share with you the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and alumni as we achieve another milestone in our long history. This fall, we have crossed over the 10,000 student mark. Between record growth among our traditional population and voluminous growth in our School of Adult and Online Education, Maryville is ranked as the “Fourth Fastest Growing Private University” by The Chronicle of Higher Education. And this is the fourth year in a row that we have been in the top five fastest growing universities.
That unprecedented growth is built upon a transformative foundation we call the Active Learning Ecosystem. This engaged, cutting-edge, problem-solving-based education prepares students for their chosen profession in ways that few can fathom. As a result, 97 percent of our graduates have jobs in their chosen fields within six months of graduation.
Our fall magazine gives you several examples of that amazing experience across our traditional and online programs. Together, whether in science, education, nursing, business or the arts, we serve students across the United States with experiential, hands-on learning that prepares them for the careers of tomorrow.
This approach, and the growth that follows, demands significant facility construction and upgrades along with technological connectivity that is second to none. That is why we continue to transform campus both inside and out to make it a state-of-the-art living and learning environment, as evidenced by the Maryville University Athletic Complex located on Conway Road adjacent to campus. In addition, our athletic programs continue to set a high bar of achievement including our third national championship in four years in esports, Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) championships in men’s golf and men’s soccer and a record number of Academic All-Americans.
Across the national landscape, Maryville is creating the new standard of revolutionary excellence in higher education, and it is our students, faculty, staff and alumni who deserve the credit. Every day, they are making a difference, and it is an honor to support their achievements. Thank you for your support and good counsel as we move toward our 150th anniversary in 2022.
With best wishes,
