Marietta College

06/02/2026

Join us for a free showing of "Galileo: The Power of the Telescope" at the Anderson Hancock Planetarium.

Travel back to Pisa, Italy, and experience Galileo's groundbreaking discoveries firsthand, from his early experiments with gravity to his work with telescopes and the publication of "The Starry Messenger." Each showing includes a live star talk about the current night sky, the full-dome film, and a Q&A period.

Two chances to attend:
Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. Registration is suggested, and walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

Reserve your seat here: https://www.givepulse.com/group/2064069-Anderson-Hancock-Planetarium

Email [email protected] for questions.

06/01/2026

We are so proud to share that Dr. Mabry Miller O'Donnell, a longtime Marietta College professor of communication, has been named the recipient of Stephens College's 2026 Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed on alumni of her alma mater.

Over her distinguished career at Marietta College, Dr. O'Donnell served as director of the Fundamentals of Oral Communication Program and director of forensics, coaching students to record-setting success while building confidence, critical thinking, and excellence in communication. She earned recognition as Outstanding Speech Instructor in the Nation and held leadership roles within the National Communication Association.

In retirement, she continues to give back through volunteer leadership and community engagement. A true Pioneer in every sense of the word.

Congratulations, Dr. O'Donnell. We are incredibly proud.

Read more below.

A longtime Marietta College professor has received the highest award bestowed on alumni of her alma mater. Mabry Miller O’Donnell is the recipient of Syephens College’s 2026 Alumni Achievement Award. According to a release from the college in Columbia, Mo., the award recognizes individuals whose...

06/01/2026

Men's Rowing closes season with best-ever IRA finish

GOLD RIVER, California — The Marietta College men's rowing team finished the 2026 racing season with a strong showing at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship Friday and Saturday (May 29-30). Both Pioneer crews improved on their 2025 IRA finishes.

06/01/2026

Registration deadline is this Friday, June 5!

Incoming 9th through 12th graders, there is still time to sign up for the Computational Thinking Summer Academy at Marietta College! From July 13 to 17, students will design computer games using the Unity platform and learn to solve real-world problems through computational thinking.

The academy runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily and costs $100 per camper. If you have already paid your deposit, your $50 balance is due this Friday, June 5. Not yet registered? Full payment and registration must also be received by Friday. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Funding for this academy is provided by the EQT Foundation.

Questions? Contact Bob Van Camp at [email protected].

Register here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C23012_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=394

05/29/2026

One of our own is making her mark on Marietta.

Marietta College's McCoy Professor of Art and Director of Gallery 310, Jolene Powell, is one of six talented local artists featured in the brand-new 2026 Post Street Mural Gallery along the river trail. And if you haven't taken a walk down Post Street yet, this is your sign.

The ribbon-cutting celebration is today, Friday, May 29, at 4:30 p.m. at the Harbor. Stop by to celebrate, then take a stroll and see Jolene's work and the rest of the gallery for yourself.

05/29/2026

It’s Race Day at the IRA National Championship in Gold River California! The Pioneers kick off racing this morning around 10am PT (1pm ET). See our story for more details.

05/29/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟗 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐒 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐭!

Registration info for our Shootouts & Team Camp can be found through the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code above. We are looking forward to a great summer!
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05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Thinking about Marietta College? Come see it for yourself.

Discover Marietta Day is Friday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and we would love to have you and your family join us. High school sophomores through seniors are invited to spend the day on campus, meet current students and faculty, and get a real feel for what life at Marietta is all about.

The day includes a riverboat cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler, a campus tour, an academic fair, a student activities and resource fair, and a complimentary lunch for your whole family. And since it falls on a Friday, it's the perfect excuse to make a weekend of it in our beautiful, historic city.

Register at apply.marietta.edu/register/discovermarietta2026.

05/28/2026

Ziance named to D3baseball,com All-America team

MARIETTA, Ohio —Marietta College junior pitcher Austin Ziance (Highland Heights, Ohio/Mayfield) earned a spot on the 2026 D3baseball.com All-America team Thursday (May 28) morning earning a spot on the fifth team. Ziance is the 149th All-American selection in program history and the first since 20...