Clubs & Organizations

Advisor: Nathan Duncan
Student Leader: Lily Petree

Our mission is to enrich and promote the experiences of computer science and technical learning among STEM and non-STEM majors alike at Maryville College and its surrounding community as well as provide meaningful experiences to individuals seeking a career or hobby relating to computer programming.

Advisor: Dr. Barbara Johnson 
Student Leader: Chance Loveday (President)

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Advisor: Maria Siopsis

Student Leader: Emma Lowery

Advisor: Rachel Ponder

Student Leader: Katie Trapp

Non-Profit Leadership Alliance is a national alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations that prepares and certifies college students for professional careers in youth and human service agencies. American Humanics is affiliated with more than 75 colleges and universities nationwide including Maryville College, and partners with more than 50 national nonprofit organizations including the YMCA, the March of Dimes, and Scouting America.

Advisor: Chris Freeman

Student Leader: TBD

Advisor Dr. Jeff Kelly

Student Leader: Sami Sasinouski

Advisor: Andrew Irvine

Student Leader: Ashton Hensley

The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology. Primary objectives include: providing academic recognition to inductees and psychology, child development, neuroscience, and education majors or minors and nurturing accomplishment in the field of psychology.

Advisor: TBD

Student Leader: Annie Melhorn

Sign Language Club is designed to provide opportunity for those interested to become involved in various areas of the deaf community. It exists to provide opportunities for those interested in Interpreting and Deaf Studies to sharpen their ASL skills through attendance at club events.

Advisor: Stephanie Proctor

Student Leader: Reagan Schultz

The goal of Tri-Beta is to improve scientific understanding and enhance appreciation for biological systems throughout the Maryville College campus and the surrounding community. Our organization intends to be an active member of the Beta Beta Beta National Honors Society. We would like to connect students with interests in biology and provide support through group activities, speakers, and assistance with research and internship opportunities.

Advisor: Dr. Dave Unger

Student Leader: Lily Petree

The purpose of E.A.T. is to take action on sustainability issues on the MC campus and in our community and to raise awareness about environmental issues for the betterment of our planet.

Advisor: Dr. Mark O’Gorman

Student Leader: TBD

Advisor: Amy Reed

Student Leader: Josh Cornell

Advisor: Aja Rodriguez

Student Leader: Michel Gonzalez

Alpha Psi Omega is a National Theatre Honors Society. We are a group dedicated to providing service and increasing the awareness of theatrical arts on campus and in our community. We are committed to the growth of the individual members of our society as individuals, lovers of the arts, and citizens. We operate under the support and advice of our faculty advisor, and we strive for excellence in all that we do.

Advisor: Andy Vaught

Student Leader: Eden Carnes

Impressions organizes and produces an annual publication of student/staff creative works and hosts events related to creative works.

Advisor: Christina Seymour

Student Leader: Maryn Pope

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Advisor: Catherine Hill

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The Highland Echo acts as a source of information for students, faculty, and staff at Maryville College.

Advisor: Steve Wildsmith

Student Leader: Maddux Morse

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Peer Mentors are students who work with new, incoming-students during new student programs, including Summer Orientation and New Student Orientation in the Fall. Peer Mentors are chosen by the Peer Mentor Co-Chairs and the Assistant Dean of Students. The organization’s training, functions, and expenditures are overseen by the Associate Dean of Students.

Advisor: Daniel Roselli

Resident Assistants are student staff members who are assigned to each floor or quad. They plan activities, help residents make the most out of their Maryville College experience, and assist the professional staff in managing the residential community.

Advisor: Daniel Roselli

The Student Programming Board provides a diverse schedule of traditional events, recreational activities, educational programs, and social events for the campus community. Examples of these are Homecoming, Blister in the Sun, and Spring Fling. In addition, the SPB assists other student organizations, through co-sponsorship, in carrying out ideas for campus activities. Under the supervision of the Student Activities Coordinator, the Board manages a budget allocated by the Student Government Association.

Membership selection occurs late every spring semester and early fall. The Board consists of a diverse group of students who are selected by current leaders and advisors through an application and screening process. SPB meets every week, and the meetings are open to everyone.

The Student Programming Board is a fun way to get involved on campus through event planning and organizing. If that is not your thing, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the unique events we hold on and off campus throughout the year!

Advisor: Doniqua Chen 

Student Leader: Sami Sasinouski

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The Student Programming Board provides a diverse schedule of traditional events, recreational activities, educational programs, and social events for the campus community. Examples of these are Homecoming, Blister in the Sun, and Spring Fling. In addition, the SPB assists other student organizations, through co-sponsorship, in carrying out ideas for campus activities. Under the supervision of the Student Activities Coordinator, the Board manages a budget allocated by the Student Government Association.

Membership selection occurs late every spring semester and early fall. The Board consists of a diverse group of students who are selected by current leaders and advisors through an application and screening process. SPB meets every week, and the meetings are open to everyone.

The Student Programming Board is a fun way to get involved on campus through event planning and organizing. If that is not your thing, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the unique events we hold on and off campus throughout the year!

Advisor: Doniqua Chen 

Student Leader: Sami Sasinouski

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Promoting Asian culture through food and events

Advisor: Dr. Di Bei

Student Leader: Ella Reyes

Black Student Alliance is an organization that was established as a culture and community space for Black  students, Black culture and discussion and activity of variety of the Black experience.

Advisor: Charlie Shipman

Student Leader: Zai Hart

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The Global Citizenship Organization (otherwise known as GCO) strives to promote intercultural exchange between multicultural students, faculty and staff on the Maryville college campus and raise cultural tradition awareness amongst the Maryville College Community.  Each semester GCO hosts a number of international events, campus-wide and for the international community.  Past events have included: International Dance Parties, Global Showcases, National Holiday Celebrations, International Education Month events and Fashion Show, Cultural Performers.  The club also does community service to give back to the local community.

Find us at World Cup Coffee during the academic year on Tuesdays @ 3:30pm at International House every other Tuesday.

Advisor: Sania Fatima
Student Leader: Haad Faisal

This is a group for connecting Jewish students and educating anyone interested in Jewish culture.

Advisor: Phillip Sherman

Student Leader: Cameron Yodis

The purpose of the Latinx Student Alliance is to increase awareness of the fast growing population in the US while at the same time learning about culture, music, food, and dancing.

Advisor: Leire Echevarria

Student Leader: Michel Gonzalez

PRIDE promotes equality and tolerance as it pertains to LGBTQ+ issues, women’s issues, and social issues.

Advisor: Dr. Nancy Locklin-Sofer

Student Leader: Katie Parnell

The goal of the Study Abroad Ambassadors is to promote study abroad on campus. We are made up of students who have previously studied abroad.

Advisor: Albrianna Jenkins

Student Leader: Morgan Gray

The mission of the Student Veterans Association is to assist veterans and family members in addressing the challenges associated with the transition from military service to being actively engaged in the college experience and to hold the responsibility for initiating, planning, developing and implementing strategies and programs which are sensitive to the needs of our veterans and their dependents in their mission of graduation from Maryville College.

Advisor: Jim Getman

Student Leader: Joshua Nunn

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To create a happy and fun space to enjoy crochet and teach others how to crochet

Advisor: Shannon Heath

Student Leader: Alexandra Yalove

Advisor: Dr. Angelia Gibson
Student Leader: Molly Bailey

The purpose of MC3D is to educate interested members of the community about the applications of 3D printing, provide 3D printer access, software, materials, techniques for us, repair of the machines, and associated software.

Advisors: Dr. Jesse Smith

Student Leader: Chance Loveday

Advisor: Kristi Casey 

Student Leader: Lauren Huffstetler

FCA’s purpose is to minister to college, high school, and any other campus through athletics and sports. Doing God’s will and having a Christian impact on Maryville College is the main goal of FCA.

Advisors: Tyson Murphy

Student Leader: Ella Haney

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The purpose of this Ratio Christi Chapter is to cultivate the intellectual voice of Christ and the Christian worldview at the College, and to do this by encouraging stimulating dialogue and intellectual investigation which aid in answering life’s pressing questions, especially where those questions find their answers supported by the academic disciplines of study including but not limited to: culture, history, science, philosophy, and theology. The goal will be to foster critical thinking, the use of logic, and evidential and philosophical tools in the pursuit of truth in understanding the world and religious beliefs.

Advisors: Dr. Dan Ross

Student Leader: JJ Khym

Advisor: Aja Rodriguez

Student Leader: Vanessa Laguerre 

Advisor: Gabie Kerr 

Student Leader: Jackson Thomas

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Intramural sports and casual recreation through club sports are also an extension of the educational process at Maryville College. About two-thirds of all students participate in varsity athletics, club sports, or intramurals at Maryville. Independent teams vie for championships in flag football, dodgeball, and softball.

Advisor: Elsa Eckenrod

Student Leader: Kadence Stoner

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Equestrian Club Facilities Quick Facts:

• Member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Zone 5, Region 1
• Competitive hunt seat team and host of IHSA hunter seat horse shows
• Roster includes riders ranging in experience from none through national competition
• Team members have shown at IHSA Nationals several times in the last few seasons
• Riders of all levels are invited to join the club
• Several weekly opportunities for instruction and practice included in a $500 per semester riding fee
• 98 acre farm
• 42 stall barn with options for paddock and pasture board
• Extra-large all weather arena, and two (2) outdoor rings
• Riding opportunities through pastures, rolling hills and woodland trails
• Tack rooms and storage space
• Plenty of space for trailer parking

Advisor: Christen Khym 

Student Leader: Aili King

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The purpose of the MC Gamers is to create a gaming oriented community on the Maryville College campus.

Advisor: Kevin Grigsby

Student Leader: Jada Greenlee

Crawford House, the Maryville College Woods as well as the area mountains, lakes, rivers, and caves provide the setting. Most of these experiences are lead by student staff but all students are welcome to just come and participate.

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The Maryville College MMA and Self-Defense Club aims to promote physical fitness, mental discipline, and personal empowerment through mixed martial arts training and practical self-defense techniques. Our goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students of all skill levels can learn, grow, and enhance their self-confidence while fostering respect, teamwork, and resilience. Through a blend of traditional martial arts and modern techniques, we strive to build a community focused on both self-improvement and mutual support.

Advisor: Andrew Gunnoe

Student Leader: Taiyou Ishii