Recent News
Four years in a row - Marietta named Great College to Work For
For the fourth year in a row, The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized Marietta College as a "Great College to Work For." "We are extremely honored to once again earn this recognition from The Chronicle of Higher Education in its '2021 Great C...
Sep 13, 2021, 3:00pm EDT
Marietta selected No. 2 in Best Value Schools in U.S. News regional rankings
Marietta College was recognized among the best in three different regional categories, including No. 2 in Best Value School, which was published today by the U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings. Marietta also ranked sixth - up two spots fro...
Sep 13, 2021, 11:00am EDT
Mid-Ohio Valley Entrepreneurship Expo returns with courage
Months of uncertainty and fear haven't dampened all the courageous pioneering spirit in the region. Returning for a sixth year with in-person connection, discussion, and inspiration on September 23rd, the Riverview Credit Union Mid-Ohio Valley Entrepr...
Sep 10, 2021, 4:00pm EDT
Petroleum Engineering professor receives SPE achievement award
Dr. Ahmed Algarhy has received international recognition for his work in creating an online educational platform that serves both students and professionals in the oil and gas industry. Algarhy, an Assistant Professor in Marietta College's Petroleum E...
Sep 9, 2021, 3:29pm EDT
Esbenshade Series returns after one-year hiatus with exciting entertainers
From blues to dance, classical music and Grammy nominees, the return of the Esbenshade Series at Marietta College is once again on the books for Peoples Bank Theatre this 2021-22 academic year. After a pandemic pause, the series, funded by the Frederi...
Sep 2, 2021, 10:00am EDT
Marietta College places in Top 20 of Washington Monthly rankings
Marietta College has placed 20th in a national ranking of colleges and universities across the United States in regards to an institution's contribution to the public good. Marietta is up 42 spots from last year's rankings. The Washington Monthly 2021...
Sep 1, 2021, 2:00pm EDT
'Gold is it not?' Gallery 310 show opens Aug. 30
The juxtaposition of vibrant beauty and a commentary on the impacts of extractive wealth are on display in Gallery 310 and the Atrium Gallery at Marietta College's Herman Fine Arts Center beginning Friday, August 30. "Oro No Es/ Gold is it Not?" util...
Aug 26, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
Veteran voice actor named Marietta College's 2021-22 Schwartz Leader-in-Residence
John DeMita, a seasoned voice actor, as well as a screen and stage actor and director, will serve as the 2021-22 Schwartz Leader-In-Residence at Marietta College. The Los Angeles-based actor and director will be on campus Thursday, August 26th, and Fr...
Aug 24, 2021, 3:00pm EDT
Marietta College easily exceeds annual fund goal for 2020-21
After serving on the Marietta College Alumni Association Board of Directors for six years, Patty Bain Bachner '77 reflected about going off the Board on a high note, namely, being able to help the College successfully surpass its 2020-2021 annual fund ...
Aug 9, 2021, 3:00pm EDT
Marietta College's Academic Resource Center receives national award for excellence
The Marietta College Academic Resource Center (ARC) has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success in providing a supportive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom. Each year, a two...
Jul 23, 2021, 4:00pm EDT