Maryville College sets your life in Motion. Just ask our aluMni.
outcomes
Josh PhilliPs
Graduated 2008. now: President of Pyxl,
Major: International Business/Political Science
a digital marketing firm in Knoxville, Tenn., with a second office in Tempe, Arizona
Hometown: Brimley, Michigan Senior tHeSiS: “The Outsourcing of War:
A Case Study Looking at Political and Economic Ramifications of the Use of Private Businesses in Traditional Military Conflict”
FirSt Job: Contract-based Marketing
Consultant for Pyxl
in Five YearS: “I continue to see myself
based in Knoxville leading Pyxl, as we continue to expand our operations and geographic footprint. “
JoSH’S takeawaY:
“Maryville College provided me ample opportunity to learn and problem-solve in an environment that was supportive and full of students and faculty that were interested in pushing limits.”
Chelsea Barker
Graduated 2010. Major: Environmental Studies and Sociology now: Working at an organic family owned farm in College Grove, Tenn., in preparation for starting a business
Agriculture”
FirSt Job: Environmental Volunteer for Peace Corps Mali, West Africa. Addressed food security issues with farmers and village women, assisting with technical knowledge exchange. Helped organize a tax to go toward new water pumps that would improve sanitation in Five YearS: “I hope to work on food security for urban and low-income populations. This could be addressing food policy, law or urban planning or with a community garden. It is vital to me that people have access to good food.”
cHelSea’S takeawaY:
“Besides my parents, my professors at MC were some of the first people to challenge me on a fundamental level to think harder, do better and learn more. These voices shape and guide you as you figure out how to do the very things that make us better citizens of the world. The coursework and faculty prepared me in the best way to do a good job – no matter where I apply myself.”
Chelsea Barker (pictured here at left) in Mali, West Africa.
gaBriel turner
Graduated 2009. now: Graduate student
Major: Spanish and International Business
at New York University School of Law, New York, NY
Argentina’s Literary War against Blacks and Indians. Literature and Race in Argentina (Barbarism vs. Civility)”
FirSt Job: Middle School and High School Teacher at an International Baccalaureate School. Lome, Togo West Africa in Five YearS: “I will be in New York and
in China, finishing my law degree with an eye on returning to Africa and building its energy infrastructure. I enjoy law school and have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work in different industries.”
Gabriel’S takeawaY:
“Maryville College was great in that it pushed me to better the world’s condition. MC was best for me because the faculty was world-class, the attention I received was first-rate and I always felt like the most important student in the eyes of my professors and counselors.”
stan sisk
Graduated 2001. now: Dentist. Owner of
Major: Biology
Oral Care Partners, a family dental practice in Knoxville and Townsend, Tenn.
Hometown: Oak Ridge, Tennessee Senior tHeSiS: “The Interaction of
Human Leukocyte Defensins with Bacterial Lipopolysaccaride from E. coli 0157”
FirSt Job: Launched private dental practice in Five YearS: “I will continue to provide advanced dental care, using the most current techniques to meet the high esthetic and restorative demands of patients.”
Stan’S takeawaY:
“Maryville provided me a diverse experience socially with a solid foundation academically, giving me a life-long commitment and dedication to learning.”
JiMMy MakuaCh
Graduated 2006.
Major: International Studies/Relations
now: Aide to the President of the Republic of South Sudan
Hometown: Twic County, South Sudan Senior tHeSiS: “How to Establish a
Non-profit Organization”
FirSt Job: Deputy Executive Director and Senior Programs Coordinator for Sudan Production Aid (SUPRAID), South Sudan. Also in charge of the Twic Olympics, Sports for Peace in Five YearS: “I see myself still being in the center of politics helping to represent my people.”
JimmY’S takeawaY:
“MC has very experienced professors and is a Christian oriented institution. This diverse community has a rich academic reputation. If you’re undecided on your major, MC can shape your life into a successful career.”
aMy hunt
Graduated 2008. now: Founding First
Major: History for Teacher Licensure
Grade Teacher and Grade Level Chair at Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) PEACE Elementary School in Houston, Texas
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Senior tHeSiS: “The Miseducation of
America: Segregation in Society and the Schools”
FirSt Job: PreK/Kindergarten Special Education/ First Grade Teacher for 2008 Teach for America Houston Corps in Five YearS: “I hope to be an instructional coach at my school, helping to ensure that all of our little ones, from PreK- 3 to fourth grade, are receiving the support they need to be successful.”
amY’S takeawaY:
“Maryville is still part of everything I do. Our classrooms are college-themed, and this year my students are the Maryville College Scots. They are learning the importance of the Maryville College Covenant of Scholarship, Respect, Integrity. Our walls are emblazoned with the words of MC founder Isaac Anderson: “Do good on the largest possible scale.”
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Mission stateMent
Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice, and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world.