Marietta College News and Events

Marietta College Announces Historic $55 Million Gift Commitment

Joe and Linda Chlapaty’s landmark investment will establish a new graduate health sciences facility and transform first-year residence halls.

16 October 2026

Homecoming 2026 Celebrates Tradition While Looking Toward the Future

Marietta College welcomes alumni and friends to campus Oct. 15-18 for the 2026 Homecoming festivities. This year will feature a Pioneer Eras theme highlighting the decades of significance and impact Marietta College has had on its graduates, while providing opportunities...

13 October 2026

Major Announcement to Highlight Marietta College’s State of the College Address

MARIETTA, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2026 — Marietta College will make history as President Kathleen Poorman Dougherty delivers the College’s State of the College Address: More History to Make at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, on Fenton Court in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. The ad...

12 October 2026

Ailey II Opens Esbenshade Series With Next Generation of Dance

MARIETTA, Ohio, Oct. 8, 2026 — The Esbenshade Series and Marietta College will welcome Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance to Peoples Bank Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., opening the 2026-27 Esbenshade Series season with an evening of modern dance featuring s...

8 October 2026

McDonough Leadership Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Honoring four decades of Leadership at Marietta College

30 September 2026

Marietta College invites community to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 through remembrance and service

MARIETTA, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2026 — Marietta College will bring together veterans, students, faculty, staff, civic organizations and community members on Friday, Sept. 11, for a community-wide commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Th...

22 September 2026

Esbenshade Series at Marietta College Announces 46th Season

The longstanding series continues its tradition of bringing acclaimed artists and performances to the community.

22 September 2026

Lt. Gov. Candidate and State Rep. to Speak at Appalachian Innovation Summit at Marietta College on Thursday

Guest speakers expected to share state leadership perspectives on fundamental questions key to Appalachian Ohio.

21 September 2026

Marietta College to celebrate Grand Opening of The Milone Center for Academic and Career Success

MARIETTA, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2026 — Marietta College will celebrate the Grand Opening of The Milone Center for Academic and Career Success on Friday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m., officially marking a new chapter in the College’s commitment to advancing academic success, cult...

15 September 2026

Marietta College’s Center for Appalachian Innovation to convene leaders for Summit on Rural Development

MARIETTA, Ohio, Sept. 9, 2026 — Marietta College will host the Center for Appalachian Innovation Summit: Rural Development — The Start of It All on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., on campus. The summit will focus on strengthening communities and expanding o...

9 September 2026