SUAMICO (WLUK) -- Bay Port's Melia Lemorande tore her ACL in her left knee before her sophomore season but this past year she had a breakout year Her success has led to scholarship offers and now her college future is secure Earlier this week Lemorande announced her commitment to play college basketball at Division II Maryville University in St and by listening to her it was an easy decision I was searching for more places south and that offer that I got was the most south," Lemorande said "I'm trying to get out of this cold Lemorande had Division II offers from Bemidji State Truman State and Northern Michigan and a Division I offer from UW-Milwaukee With a good AAU season it's possible Lemorande would have drawn more Division I interest but she was comfortable committing to a Division II program "The biggest thing for me is I want to play my freshman year I want to have a shot to be top of the conference or freshman of the year would be really cool," she said "If I go to a place like (Green Bay) I'm probably going to sit and redshirt and that's not what I wanted I want to get experience and I want to have fun and the way I have fun is I play "Practicing and sitting the bench for me doesn't do it I need to play and I think that is kind of why I decided not to hold out for a D-1 (offer)." Those offers and her eventual commitment came after a few years of schools contacting her and Lemorande said the recruiting experience was just that "First time I ever got anything was in eighth grade and I got a letter from South Dakota State and I thought it was the coolest thing in the world 'Everyone gets those,'" Lemorande said "It's been surreal and it's been stressful and it's been fun "Obviously when you get that call and it says 'We're going to offer you,' it's the best feeling in the world But when you have to sit down and work through all the emails especially getting on the court and getting better Like most kids who grow up playing a sport when she tore her ACL before her sophomore season realizing her dream was put on hold "This has been my dream since I was a little kid and that was to be able to play at the next level," she said and I'm sure a lot of people with (torn) ACLs can relate you kind of have to re-check yourself mentally and really push yourself to work harder than you ever thought you could and I'm just proud of myself that I got this far." Even when she was on crutches and had a brace on her knee "I never had any doubts," she said I wish I would have never done this.' I never really had a 'what if.' It was always "I feel like that was a strong motivational piece to it because once I stepped on the court in that first game I was like 'Let's go!' I've trained for this "I don't think about getting injured and I never did because I'm just zoned in on the fact that I'm playing the game that I love." Maryville University is thrilled to announce Daniel Shipp welcoming him into the vibrant and dynamic SaintsNation With an impressive career in higher education and a commitment to driving innovation Dan Shipp embodies the core values that Maryville holds dear His leadership will continue to propel Maryville’s forward-thinking mission and foster an inclusive Dan Shipp brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success from his leadership roles at top universities His career spans over three decades in higher education Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life Senior Associate Director for Recreation Services Assistant Director for Campus Recreation Services Dan is a nationally recognized innovator and leader in higher education with a passion for fostering student success and breaking down barriers for underserved communities Dan’s extensive background in enrollment growth and institutional engagement aligns seamlessly with Maryville University’s mission to innovate and create opportunities for all Maryville University is excited to welcome Dan Shipp into our community as we continue to innovate and expand opportunities for all students With his bold vision and steadfast dedication to student success Dan will play a pivotal role in elevating Maryville’s commitment to education we’ll continue to shape a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive ©2025 Maryville University | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | 1-800-627-9855 Maryville and Savannah advanced doubles teams to state while Clarinda Red Oak and Heelan picked up dual wins in KMAland boys tennis on Friday (KMAland) -- Maryville and Savannah advanced doubles teams to state while Clarinda Other Red Oak winners: Kaleb Sebeniecher (doubles) Bishop Heelan Catholic 8 Sioux City North 1 Other Heelan winners: Ikey Scott (doubles) Maryville’s Will Sheil and Kyler Skidmore teamed up to win the doubles district championship and advanced to the state tournament The Spoofhound duo beat Savannah’s Aidan Davies and Grayson Matthews in the doubles final View full match-by-match results from Coach Nicole McGinness below 4th place District 8 singles/all district second team  first place district 8 doubles/all district first team we attempt to be accurate in our reporting please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed peacefully on March 19th after battling Parkinson’s Disease for over twenty years to Gene and Dorothy (Maples) Garner of Maryville He attended Maryville High School and remained local to attend Maryville College After graduating with a degree in physical education David began his career in teaching at South High School where he coached junior high football as well as high school track and field David continued to coach for the girls’ basketball team Mid-career David returned to Maryville City Schools serving as a teacher and Assistant Principal at John Sevier Elementary He also completed his master’s degree in education at the University of Tennessee David taught for 36 years before his retirement in 2009 He was inducted into the University of Tennessee’s College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Honors for Educators in 2012 and the Blount County Sports Hall of Fame in 2016 and attending as many sporting events as possible He married his childhood sweetheart Cheryl Glenn of Maryville He is predeceased by his daughter Emily Garner He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years and his brothers Johnny Garner and Jimmy Garner the family requests that donations be made in memory of David to Maryville College TN 37804 or https://www.maryvillecollege.edu/giving/give-today/ Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The Tennessee high school softball district tournaments begin this week as the TSSAA softball playoffs begins its journey toward Murfreesboro at the end of May Here are the district softball tournament schedules in the Knoxville area Note: If your district tournament is not listed times and where your tournament will be held to Jonathan Cox at jscox@tennessean.com or George Robinson at georgerobinson@theleafchronicle.com 5:30 p.m.; Jefferson County at Morristown East May 6: Sevier County-Morristown West winner vs 5:30 p.m.; Sevier County-Morristown West loser vs 5:30 p.m.; Cumberland Gap-Union County loser vs 5:30 or 7:30 p.m.; Oakdale-Midway-Rockwood loser vs Reach sports writer George Robinson at georgerobinsontheleafchronicle.com and on the X platform (formerly Twitter) @Cville_Sports affectionately known as Steve to his friends and family and "Poppie" to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on April 2 Steve's life was one of diverse experiences and unwavering faith He attended Haywood County Schools and Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville graduating from Palmetto High School in Palmetto He began his professional life as a barber owning and operating a successful barbershop for eight years where he co-owned a dairy farm and delicatessen attending the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Knoxville earning bachelor's and master's degrees in Biblical Studies and Conflict Management and became a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming His dedicated service extended to the Maryville he impacted countless lives through counseling and numerous speaking engagements throughout the United States He also shared his expertise as an instructor at East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions (now Southeastern Institute of Biblical Studies) was a camp director at Hillbrook Christian Camp for many years and together they raised three daughters: LaDonna He selflessly cared for Barbara during her courageous battle with cancer he found love again and married Kay Grider Riley with whom he shared his life until his passing The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Maryville church of Christ A celebration of life service will follow at 7:00 PM Ken was a lifelong resident of Maryville working with Keystone Kitchens and Blackberry Mountain He was a member of Blount Community Church and served on the security team Ken always had a heart for service to others He rarely ever met a stranger and was mostly known for his giving nature and sense of humor mowing and landscaping as well as talking over the CB Radio with the handle Maverick 250 Ken served as an assistant Scout Master with Boy Scouts of America Troop 800 and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends Keith and Edith Wright and John and Lorene Gunter Hannah Robbins of Maryville; special godson Dylan Smith of Maryville; sister and brother-in-law Missy and Jimmy Millsaps of Maryville; special stepsister A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held at 11:00 am Friday 2025 at Blount Community Church with Kenny Crook and Toby Downey officiating Memorial donations may be made to the Blount Community Church at 1533 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral & Cremation Service Lombardi’s Visionary Leadership and Transformative Impact on Higher Education 2025] – Maryville University is proud to announce that Dr will be awarded a Doctorate of Humane Letters (Ph.D.) and a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership (E.D.D.) in recognition of his exceptional leadership and transformative contributions to the institution The degrees will be conferred during commencement celebrations on April 26 and May 3 Maryville University has become a national leader in higher education redefining the student experience and embracing cutting-edge innovation innovation and affordability has set Maryville apart as a model for 21st century universities ensuring students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to succeed the Board of Trustees unanimously conferred upon Dr chair of Maryville University’s Board of Trustees Lombardi’s contributions to the university and the broader field of higher education Mark Lombardi has defined Maryville University with visionary leadership and a relentless pursuit of fostering educational innovation He has positioned Maryville to stand apart from its peer universities by how it provides access to all and embraces a student-first mindset for success The President Emeritus title and the honorary degrees that we will bestow upon him are a tribute to a career that has both transformed an institution and created a pathway for the success of higher learning itself,” said Chadwick Lombardi has successfully led Maryville University through a period of tremendous growth including tripling Maryville’s enrollment to over 9,000 students moving Maryville Athletics from Division 3 to Division 2 and launching the premier collegiate E-Sports program with over 12 national championships His focus on the integration of technology and education has positioned Maryville as a leader in digital learning ensuring students are prepared for the demands of the modern workforce Dr. Lombardi’s legacy will continue to inspire the Maryville community for generations to come Maryville University is a comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with an enrollment of well over 9,000 students Maryville offers over 90 degrees at the undergraduate as well as several certificates that align with the undergraduate and graduate education levels Maryville is recognized as the third fastest-growing private university in the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education serving students from 50 states and 56 countries More than 50,000 Maryville alumni globally Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The Maryville Saints are quietly having one of the best seasons in their history with a 9-3 record and a 3-0 showing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference it’s probably because of their improbable but glorious run to the Division II playoffs in 2024 the Saints went 13-5 but lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to GLVC rival Lewis the last of four meetings between the two sides a year ago this season still feels like Maryville is beginning to break out in the Midwest corridor of Division II The crazy thing is they have enjoyed all this success with a lot of talent from their region with just a sprinkling of Canadian seasoning to the roster Georgia and even New Hampshire, Maryville is building a team and a culture that is quite different from its East Coast counterparts A big part of that is head coach Scott Stark After chasing his dream to its conclusion in the middle of high school He was part of one of the first classes from Minnesota Elite and went on to play his college lacrosse at the University of Minnesota-Duluth Stark started his coaching career at Minnesota-Duluth serving as the recruiting coordinator before taking the next step forward Stark came to the Division II ranks from a rather unorthodox pipeline — Lindenwood given Lindenwood’s decision to terminate its Division I men’s program last year quite fresh in the minds of all the players and families affected by the decision He then left that program to take over Maryville prior to the start of the 2021 campaign “I finished my time as a graduate assistant and was asked to take over as the defensive coordinator position and wound up being on Coach [Jim] Lange’s staff I worked my way up to be an associate head coach there and was there for seven seasons But I got out of coaching for a year and worked on the athletic development side of the administration and I knew pretty quickly that I needed to go back to coaching I had the chance to go to Maryville in 2020 right before COVID.” The growth of lacrosse in the Midwest region of Division II has been slow More and more universities in the region have started or increased their funding of men’s lacrosse as more states have started to sponsor it The Minnesota State High School League officially sanctioned the sport in 2007 the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association sanctioned boys’ lacrosse for the 2023-24 season.  and more players broaden the recruiting pool “I’ve certainly learned over the years that you need to win your backyard,” Stark said “You have to at least be able to build a product that your region is proud of and wants to be a part of our focus is on getting the best kids out of this region But you also have to recruit players who fit your institution and understanding the price points of different areas are all part of our recruiting efforts Expanding the scope of the roster was a little trickier Stark went back to his roots to bring in key players who have paid dividends for Maryville’s efforts this season in particular Having Canadian talent nearby is always helpful but the leading scorer on this year’s team is Justin Simonson so I was able to get some of those players in,” Stark said “We have a pretty strong [pipeline] from Canada even before I got here I recruited a lot of players from the East Coast of Canada We’ve also developed some inroads to Calgary and the West Coast of Canada as well we have players committed from Pennsylvania so we are branching out of the Minnesota/Illinois side of the Midwest.” graduate student goalie Dylan Radke has been a massive part of Maryville’s success Radke plays an extremely lively and acrobatic style in the cage but he’s also not scared to venture out to finish clears or even pursue loose balls Radke is fourth on the team in ground balls with 33 and has caused six turnovers He’s also allowed 8.3 goals per game and is saving exactly 50 percent of the shots he’s faced through 12 games When you add the one-two punch of junior faceoff duo Shea Raeburn and Andrew Skifstad you can see how the end product of regional recruiting can work “They were two of the best faceoff guys in their class coming out of high school and in the Midwest region in general,” Stark said “We went pretty hard after both of those guys by saying a lot of the success at the faceoff position comes with being a great athlete We think both of you guys are great athletes and we want as much depth in that position as possible.’ What they have done for our program in terms of being a consistent duo they are guys that we can lean on heavily and have done so since they were freshmen.” the one player coach Stark insisted on including is Dagan Carlson He’s a Canadian short-stick defensive midfielder who hasn't gotten much acclaim and doesn’t have crazy numbers (15CT 33GB) but is “one of the best SSDMs in the country.” This season, Maryville has dropped tightly contested games against 2024 Division II runner-up Lenoir-Rhyne top-ranked Tampa and Sunshine State luminary Saint Leo But they have won every other contest so far avenging at least one of last year’s losses to Lewis earlier this April with a solid 14-10 victory Huge tilts against Rockhurst and UIndy are up in quick succession “Our goal is to build the strongest schedule that we can,” Stark said “I think we are one of the top five schools in all of Division II in terms of travel and that’s something we have worked hard to build and maintain The reason we want to play those teams out of the SAC and the Sunshine is because those are the teams that are going to be there in May The end goal is to play the best we can and position ourselves for the GLVC playoffs I feel very strongly that if you can build an out-of-conference schedule that is competitive by the time you get to the conference playoffs you’re better conditioned to that level of ball We want to build Maryville into a household name.” USA Lacrosse is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization (EIN 52-1765246) [ST. LOUIS, MO – February 18, 2025] – Maryville University is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Shipp, currently serving as the president of Pittsburg State University, will become the next president of Maryville University who will retire at the end of the academic year after 18 years of transformational leadership The Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search Committee sought a leader who embodies Maryville’s commitment to innovation Shipp emerged as the ideal choice to guide Maryville into its next chapter of growth With a strong track record in higher education leadership and a deep passion for innovation he is well-positioned to advance the university’s mission and strategic vision  “It is an incredible honor to be selected as the next president of Maryville University,” Shipp said its commitment to expanding access and opportunity I look forward to working alongside the board alumni and the overall Maryville community to continue the tradition of shaping the future of higher education.”  emphasized the board’s confidence in the selection “Maryville University has long been a pioneer in reimagining higher education and will continue to strengthen its national leadership in access Dan’s background will propel Maryville even further ensuring that we continue transforming higher education.”  praised the board and the search committee for their thoughtful selection “It has been an honor to lead Maryville through an era of tremendous growth and transformation The search committee and the Board selected a proven leader in Dr I have every confidence that he will lead and expand Maryville’s commitment to innovation student success and access and opportunity for all.”  the university remains committed to its core values—providing students with access and opportunity leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance learning and fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence Shipp will build on this strong foundation to advance Maryville’s mission and propel the university into its next era of growth More details about the leadership transition and opportunities to meet Dr Shipp will be shared with the Maryville community in the coming months For more information, please contact Gabrielle Young, The Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications, Maryville University at gyoung@maryville.edu She was a lifetime member of East Maryville Baptist Church; she loved to garden and plant flowers She also enjoyed quilting and her exercise class at Maryville 1st Baptist Church She was a 1960 graduate of Walland High School Preceded in death by parents Pearlie and Mabel (Russell) Anthony husband Thomas Peery; siblings Annabelle Atkins and an infant brother buried in Cades Cove Also 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; sisters Family will receive friends on Wednesday April 30th from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM and a celebration of Martha’s life will follow at 2:00 PM with Reverend Hollie Miller officiating The interment will follow at 3:00 PM at Grandview Cemetery went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday Delores was a graduate of Maryville High School and a proud supporter of Walland and Heritage High Schools where her husband coached football for many years She was a charter member of Everett Hills Baptist Church serving as a Sunday School teacher with the high school girls class Delores retired from 1st Tennessee Bank in 1997 after serving for over 30 years Her family was the most important thing in her life serving Jesus and spending time with her grandchildren Delores had a wonderful sense of humor and never met a stranger and grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and friends She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Virginia Rogers; Survived by her husband Jack Renfro of Maryville; children and their spouses and Keith and Mindy Renfro of Knoxville; grandchildren Dot Coulter of Nashville; Survived by many nieces The family will receive friends on Saturday 2025 from 1:30 until 3:30 PM at Everett Hills Baptist Church A Celebration of Delores’s life will follow with Rev A private family graveside will be held at Grandview Cemetery please make donations to Gideons International at www.gideons.org or to Everett Hills Baptist Church at www.everetthillsbc.com/ Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral & Cremation Service Maryville University has announced the appointment of Scott Chadwick as its official dean of the John E. Simon School of Business, effective January 1, 2025. Chadwick had been serving as the school’s interim dean since January 2023. In addition to his role as dean, Chadwick also works as the university’s chief of corporate partnerships and leads the MaryvilleWORKS division Chadwick has two decades of leadership experience in higher education and institutional development having served as associate vice president & director at Creighton University vice president for academic affairs at Canisius University (formerly Canisius College) and provost and chief academic officer at Xavier University Chadwick has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Iowa along with an MBA in Finance and a PhD in Communication Studies “I’m honored to be a part of the Maryville leadership team as dean to the business school,” says Chadwick “I look forward to continuing to build on the university’s strong foundation of access and opportunity and collaborating with its excellent faculty and staff to create and deploy the best possible programs and outcomes for our students.” “We’re happy to continue working with Scott in this capacity,” says Dr “His passion for helping others achieve their goals through education are essential qualities for a great academic leader.” peacefully departed this earthly life on March 3 2025 and has gone to live her eternal life with her great God and Lord Jesus Christ She was born at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville Her older siblings Paulette Jenkins and B.J She met and married Ken Taggart while working as a flight attendant for Southern Airways in 1970 They were happily married for 54 1/2 years She was dedicated to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through her actions and deeds an energetic grandmother to 16 grandchildren a nurturing great-grandmother to 5 great-grandchildren and a beloved and encouraging friend to many people she refreshed others as a spring of living water and impacted many people--from Maryville TN to the ends of the earth in the tribal jungles of Papua New Guinea In Matthew 28:19 Christ told his disciples: "Go ye therefore Gail was devoted to sharing Christ with others the family requests that in lieu of flowers please send any donations to: Ramu Valley Academy in Papua New Guinea- (http://ethnos360.org/projects/ramu-valley-academy) to help them continue to spread the Word of God throughout the world which was Gail’s deepest desire Funeral services will be held at Broadway Baptist Church The family will be receiving friends and family from 4:00pm until 6:00pm Thanks for visiting Maryville Makes Another Pioneering Step Towards Enhancing Community Health and Well-Being 2025] – Maryville University is proud to announce its adoption of the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges This historic step underscores Maryville’s dedication to fostering a thriving The formal signing of the Charter will take place during the Health & Well-being Summit on Thursday marking a significant milestone in the university’s ongoing commitment to holistic well-being calls on higher education institutions to embed health into all aspects of campus culture and to lead health promotion action and collaboration locally and globally Maryville is the first in Missouri to officially adopt the charter joining a growing network of institutions worldwide committed to advancing health “Maryville University has always been a leader in innovation and student success,” said Dr we are reaffirming our commitment to the health and well-being of our students This is not just about improving individual outcomes—it’s about creating a culture of compassion and sustainability that will benefit generations to come.” Maryville will become one of the first 50 universities in the United States to adopt the Okanagan Charter This initiative aligns with Maryville’s mission to provide transformative education and to lead by example in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment The adoption of the Okanagan Charter brings numerous benefits to the Maryville community Dr. Oliver Tacto, a key advocate for this initiative, emphasized the importance of this step: “This is a transformative moment for Maryville. By uniting our existing health and well-being initiatives under our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness’ structure and the internationally recognized framework of the Okanagan Charter we are positioning ourselves as a national leader in holistic well-being and sustainability.” The Health & Well-being Summit, where the Charter will be signed and activities that highlight Maryville’s commitment to health promotion and sustainability and community members to celebrate this milestone and explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation in health promotion For more information about Maryville University’s commitment to health and well-being, please visit contact the Dean of Student Wellness, Dr. Oliver Tacto, at otacto@maryville.edu Information regarding the Okanagan Charter and Maryville’s commitments aligning with the charter will be available via a dedicated web page in the coming weeks SMART Money Week will feature an engaging lineup of workshops one-on-one consultations and interactive sessions to help participants build strong financial literacy skills and make informed financial decisions By providing practical resources and strategies the event aims to promote a culture of financial equity and inclusion throughout the Maryville community “SMART Money Week is a powerful initiative that underscores Maryville University’s dedication to holistic wellness,” said Dr “We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity for our community to learn connect and take charge of their financial futures.”   The primary goals of SMART Money Week are to:  SMART Money Week is free and open to all Maryville University students, faculty and staff. For more information about the schedule, speakers, and how to register, visit the SMART Money Week event page Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 2/1/2025 9:06:00 PM | Joel Krenz Thanks for visiting Daniel Shipp will be the new president of Maryville University in Town and Country starting in June He will take the top role after longtime President Mark Lombardi announced his plan to retire last year The private university in the suburbs of St with a majority enrolled in undergraduate programs Shipp currently is president of Pittsburg State University in Kansas and has spent much of his career in various higher education administrative roles He has also served as vice chancellor for strategic initiatives at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Nebraska-Omaha “It is an incredible honor to be selected as the next president of Maryville University,” Shipp said in a statement and its innovative approach to education.” Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMARYVILLE (WVLT) - Foothills Mall in Maryville was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a police chase ended at BJ’s Wholesale Club According to the Maryville Police Department officers received information about a stolen car occupied by two teens from a Kentucky military academy at around 3:30 p.m MPD said officers later found the car traveling on US Highway 411 South but they were led on a chase that ended in the BJ’s parking lot MPD said it had information that the teens may be armed leading to additional officers from MPD and other agencies to respond to the mall to find them The teens were quickly found in one of the store’s fitting rooms and arrested The incident prompted a lockdown at the mall The Harlan City Police Department in Kentucky clarified that the teens ran away from a military school in Harlan County and stole the car from a nearby car dealership “They were not carrying guns when apprehended but officers recovered numerous firearms from the vehicle,” Maryville police said The teens were charged with theft over $10,000 for the vehicle four counts each of possession of a firearm and evading arrest Foothills Mall sent WVLT News the following statement regarding Wednesday’s incident: Foothills Mall was placed on lockdown due to a police investigation involving two teenagers We are incredibly grateful to the mall security team and all other responding agencies for their swift actions to ensure the safety of our tenants We would also like to thank our tenants for quickly securing their stores to protect both their employees and customers officers and security personnel conducted a thorough sweep of the mall The safety of everyone at Foothills Mall is our top priority We deeply value our partnership with local law enforcement and our security team regularly participates in training to ensure a fast and effective response to any situation Foothills Mall will refer to the Maryville Police Department for the latest updates and limit our comments during active investigations to allow law enforcement to carry out their work With the threat from this afternoon behind us we want to reassure the community that Foothills Mall is safe and we remain committed to maintaining a secure and welcoming environment in partnership with both mall security and local police Check out these higher education IT thought leaders and social media personalities who are making waves in their fields led the school on a digital transformation initiative that had a significant impact on enrollment and retention New research from CDW reveals insights from AI experts and IT leaders Tara worked as a newspaper reporter and editor for more than 13 years and served as executive editor of the full suite of CDW Tech magazines until 2019 She enjoys learning about new technology and traveling with her family Click the banner to prepare for your university’s next network modernization project. I’ll take our network into the top 10% of wireless campuses in the U.S. and we’ll be ahead of the game.” We did it and it was one of the smartest decisions we made because it catapulted us into this space where our connectivity was off the charts RELATED: What the frictionless student experience looks like in higher education. LOMBARDI: Most universities really worship at the altar of seniority. The power among the faculty is with tenured or senior faculty. What we knew, though, at the time, was that if we mobilized all of the younger faculty who were already in that space “You all are going to lead a pedagogical revolution on this campus and we’re going to give you all the resources you need to do it.” And they did it It became a peer-to-peer learning exchange It was very nonthreatening and collaborative One of the ways we facilitated that was to put iPad devices in the hands of every faculty member and student Now we’ve got close to 300 free learning apps that students or faculty members can download easily “There are people out there already doing this on your campuses we needed to make all of these areas of data — data that people have a right to — accessible faculty get a window into certain data about students and all of our students get to see their data and their profiles They should be empowered and understand their learning and we have a good window into where we are Universities traditionally look at that data after the fact there are a lot of things you can do with that Our culture really moves at great speed now We’ve had faculty work together to develop and organize a new major and get it up and running in a matter of weeks We’ve truly infused the culture with a sense of urgency because that’s the way the world works certainly not for universities and not for any business LEARN MORE: How does student lifecycle management contribute to institutional success? They’re learning about AI now; we made it part of the culture and now it’s sort of like the air they breathe It initially cost us about $462,000 for the size of our faculty at that time so right now it’s probably close to a $1 million investment annually We’ve got wireless nodes that need to be up in the ceiling The students complained about three things in those days: parking they still complain about parking and food but technology is always ranked near the top in terms of their satisfaction We’ve also expanded our programs: We went from about 55 or 60 programs in 2007 to well over 95 today Our early work allowed us to move heavily into data science and cybersecurity offerings and now an artificial intelligence program Those majors are all growing by leaps and bounds We’re nationally ranked now in data analytics and that’s become an inexorable part of our business curriculum; it’s really spread out across our full academic spectrum UP NEXT: Lombardi explains how to build a sustainable higher education business model. Visit Some Of Our Other Technology Websites: Tap into practical IT advice from CDW experts Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | 2/1/2025 10:49:00 PM Thanks for visiting "Have you ever seen 'Peaky Blinders'?" Eric Chadwell asked while talking about his new downtown Maryville pub It's the vibe of the Netflix hit that he and his partner The Broadway pub will be nestled between a pair of eclectic bars - Brackins Blues Club and Two Doors Down The classic pub style is missing in Maryville Basler and Chadwell have spent their fair share of time in pubs across England There's something about the experience that's difficult to replicate in the states and they're using their experience to guide them Basler and Chadwell bought the property for $500,000 in July from previous owner Storm Taylor used to house a few different jewelry stores and a deli known as The Sandwich Shop Basler saw the property was up for sale and couldn't wait to put in an offer She owns Basler Properties a real estate company that does renovations on post-Civil War homes in Knoxville's Fort Sanders neighborhood Basler is leaning on that 20-year experience when renovating the vacant Maryville building Chadwell and Basler have a vivid mental picture of what their pub will look like in a few months "It has all of the feeling of an old building that you would need to get the right feel of a pub,” Basler said The space is about 2,400 square feet over three levels The first level will have the bar plus an outdoor patio with a covered stage for live music and a snug “I had the same confused look on my face when she mentioned 'a snug,'” Chadwell said It's the closed-off room in the back where Tommy Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy) met with his colleagues Snugs were first built into pubs for meetings or to hide those who didn't want to be seen The new owners wanted one to stay true to pub culture "All Victorian pubs had their snug," she said Just up the stairs will be more seating and a full-service kitchen for its 14-item menu with classic pub fare Look for fish and chips and bangers and mash "Maybe haggis on a special occasion,” Basler said with a laugh The second floor will have an outdoor patio as well as access to the rooftop seating on the third level Wells Tavern will have TVs scattered throughout the levels where you can catch a game But they want to make sure Wells Tavern is a true pub first and an American sports bar last "We want you to walk in and not feel like you’re in Maryville,” Basler said Wells Tavern plans to be open 11 a.m.-10 p.m Joanna Hayes is the restaurant and retail reporter. Email: joanna.hayes@knoxnews.com. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at subscribe.knoxnews.com. #25/24 Indiana Hosts Maryville In Exhibition On Wednesday10/29/2024 3:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball The NCAA women’s transfer portal has closed Let’s breakdown the numbers with Springboard Creative After 10 seasons as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for IUP Stoner has been elevated to associate head coach The College Sports Communicators (CSC) have announced their Academic All-American Teams for men’s college swimming for the 2024–25 season The College Sports Communicators (CSC) have announced their Academic All-American Teams for women’s college swimming for the 2024–25 season After learning that their program would be cut uprooting the swimmers for the entirety of their last season March 10th, 2025 College, NCAA Division II, News Maryville University has cut its swimming program following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season an NCAA Division II school based out of St is coming off competing at the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Championships in mid-February and swimmers were reportedly told the week after that the program would be eliminated beginning next season Scholarships are expected to be honored through next year On Feb. 6, less than a week before the start of the GLVC Championships, Maryville’s first-year head coach, Savannah Erickson, abruptly left the team with the school and Erickson declining to comment on the reasoning Mary Jane Woehler was the lone coach remaining on the staff and served through the GLVC Championships the Maryville men and women finished last in the field The Saints placed 10th out of 10 teams on the women’s side Both teams wrapped the dual meet season with a 3-9 record Mayrville currently list seven women and 11 men on their roster only four are in either their senior or fifth year Maryville launched its women’s swimming program in 2013 while the men’s team joined in 2015-16 Maryville has an estimated population of 9,200 students—5,700 undergrads and 3,500 graduate students the school sponsors 11 men’s sports and 12 women’s sports The news comes shortly after a Division I school, Cal Poly, announced it was cutting its swimming & diving programs Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" I feel for my teammates who just had their program cut To be clear they are an amazing group of swimmers and any team they join would be lucky to have them I wish you the best and hope you find something out there for you MU certainly deserves some of the blame for this but not all of it the team has overcome more challenges just to be at the conference than most teams will ever think about What has happened here is these challenges have snowballed beyond the point of no return I’m not surprised at all by this move I interviewed for the HC position back in 2021 wasn’t 100% all-in when it came to the overall success/sustainability of the program Salary was a joke and working conditions would have been tough in comparison to other programs Is there a list of all the college programs that have closed since 2019 Maybe an excel file type listing – location region of the US and the conference they were with It would help parents & recruits know what questions to ask of a potential school There was a wrestling guy who was maintaining one for all sports for a while but he seems to have gone back to just wrestling We’ll try and put one together and maintain it as a former assistant coach of the program and even interim head for a a very short period of time- I can say I am terribly sad about the news of the cut Through my time there as an athlete and staff it was clear the athletic department saw swim as an afterthought There was no true investment into the program and the team was never given a real opportunity or chance in my opinion I was called last year for the head coach position the offer was WELL below what I currently make as a head coach and was also less than what I was… Read more » As a parent of a swimmer that was considering the school it truly did feel that they were not willing to invest in the program I feel for the kids that fought hard just to be left behind Maryville was kind of a punchline and never seemed to gain any traction within the conference They didn’t have a home pool and had to train at a local high school pool (parkway north hs I believe) I believe they had a new head coach almost every year or 2 when I swam The combination of those two factors made fielding a team very hard One thing that stood out in my mind was that I had never seen them swim the final session of conference until this year They typically would skip the last… Read more » More from James SutherlandSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 2/22/2025 5:58:00 PM Thanks for visiting – The Kentucky STUNT team completed play in the Central Arkansas Tournament on Saturday by beating Maryville 21-5 winning all four points in the first quarter The Cats would win the first point of the second quarter before the teams tied on the second routine UK claimed the final two points of the quarter and led 8-1 at halftime Kentucky won the first two points before Maryville won third UK claimed the final point of the period and the Cats led 11-2 after three quarters Kentucky won 10 points while Maryville claimed three marking both the best start to a season in program history and the longest win streak in the program’s four-year existence Kentucky returns to action on Wednesday in California February 07th, 2025 College, NCAA Division II, News Friday saw another NCAA coach leaving their team a week out of the start of conference championship season when Savannah Erickson left the program at Maryville University in St Student-athletes were reportedly informed of the move on Thursday and on Friday her name and bio were removed from the team roster Erickson was in her first season as the team’s head coach and her first season of collegiate coaching She had spent the last six years in club coaching including as the head coach for the Crocs Swim Team and as a coach for the Frontenac site of the Life Time Swim – Missouri site who is also a coach at Life Time – Missouri is still listed as the team’s assistant coach Maryville currently lists 7 women and 11 men on its roster Both teams compete in NCAA Division II in the Great Lakes Valley Conference where the conference championship meet kicks off on Tuesday Both teams finished last at the 2024 conference meet with the men placing 10th out of 10 teams and the women placing 11th out of 11 teams The women’s team has a 3-9 record this season with all three wins coming against colleges outside of the NCAA system swam for Division II William Jewell College for a few meets in the fall 2020 semester before getting a degree in psychology from the University of South Florida she works full-time as a research technician at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Neither Erickson nor Maryville University has responded to SwimSwam’s request for comment Rumor on deck is the program is being cut as soon as the meet is over Her coaching lacked in every area possible My guess is that you have not swam under her leadership I got to see her collapse happen and still feel bad for the athletes that had to deal with that mess but the whole college coaching profession needs to raise their game now that roster sizes are being cut qualifications and professionalism is alarming We shouldn’t be surprised when schools drop their program At the midmajor level and down pay isn’t very good When a coach can make a better life coaching club or leaving the profession entirely its hard to blame them they hired someone to be a head coach who had literally just finished their undergrad and also had another full-time job at the same time More from Braden KeithSee All