Maryville College’s Dr. Nancy Locklin-Sofer has written a book about the hunt for the Night Marauder, a serial killer active from 1919-1926.
Maryville College silent film class offers a fresh take on history
Although it’s a history course, a silent film class at Maryville College teaches students to view the world through soundless celluloid.
Medal of Honor vet’s story began in a Maryville College classroom
Former Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds was awarded the Medal of Honor, and the story that led to it began in a Maryville College classroom.
Final MC Witherspoon Lecture to explore Watauga Association
On March 23, Dr. Christopher Magra will bring the Witherspoon Lecture series to a close with a talk on the historic Watauga Association.
Feb. 16 Witherspoon Lecture to focus on the Overmountain Men
For the second Maryville College Witherspoon Lecture, Dr. Michael Lynch will discuss the Overmountain Men of Southern Appalachia.
Witherspoon Lectures kick off with Dr. Astor look at the backcountry
The Witherspoon Lecture Series at Maryville College will kick off on Feb. 10 with a discussion by History Professor Dr. Aaron Astor.
Maryville College announces Witherspoon Lecture Series for 2026
The Witherspoon Lecture Series at Maryville College will focus on the role of Southern Appalachia in the Revolutionary War era.
Public invited to Sept. 17 Maryville College Constitution Day event
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Maryville College will observe Constitution Day with a Q&A-style educational event that’s open to the public.
Public invited to tour ‘Latin America Through Food’ in MC course
“The History of Latin America Through Food” is a course open to the public, starting in May, at the Maryville College Downtown Center.
MC’s Nancy Locklin-Sofer pivots from ‘Night Marauder’ to Smokies
Dr. Nancy Locklin-Sofer, a history professor at Maryville College, has written a piece for Smokies Life Journal about a Girl Scout camp.
Things continue to get ‘Weird’ for MC history professor Doug Sofer
Dr. Doug Sofer, a history professor at Maryville College, continues his work on a podcast and book project titled “You Are a Weirdo.”
MC’s Dr. Aaron Astor to lead Civil War symposium this weekend
MC’s Dr. Aaron Astor, professor of history, will lead a Civil War symposium at the East Tennessee History Center starting Nov. 15.