75th Anniversary Celebration

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Marymount, the first Catholic college established in Virginia, was founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) in 1950. In 75 years, we have grown from a two-year college for women into a comprehensive, nationally ranked, four-year doctoral-granting university. Marymount has adapted to our students’ needs with a modern, innovative, career-focused education while staying true to our founding values.

From our first class of 13 students to now 4,400 students from 50 states and almost 100 countries, Marymount is where students explore their passions, pursue their dreams, positively impact the world, and Learn with Purpose.

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75th Anniversary Celebration & Events

Join Marymount in celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2025.

Fall 2025

  • Aug. Move-in and welcome week
  • Aug. 20, Convocation, 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 3, Mass of the Holy Spirit, 11:30 a.m., Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel
  • Sept. Marymount@75 Exhibition in the Barry Gallery
  • Sept. 26, 75th Anniversary Pilgrimage to the National Shrine, including transportation, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Oct. Career Summit with Alumni
  • Oct. 7 Admiral Rixey’s Legacy: The Historic Connection to Marymount and the Washington Golf & Country Club
  • Oct. 16, College of Health and Education Alumni Speakers, 6 p.m., Ballston Auditorium
  • Oct. 17-19, Homecoming Weekend and 75th Anniversary Celebration Events
  • Oct. 17, Foon Sham Tunnel Vision Cody Gallery Exhibit artist lecture and reception, 4-7 p.m.
    • Exhibit is open from September 2-October 25
  • Oct. 17, Performing Arts Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Reinsch Library Auditorium
  • Oct. 24, 75th Anniversary Concert, featuring Retired String Members of the United States Army Band, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel  
    Musicians: Daniel Pierson (violin), Krista Smith (violin), Beth Walenta (viola), and Samuel Swift (cello)
    Selections: String Quartet No. 21 in D major, K. 575, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, “American Quartet,” by Antonín Dvořák, What About Us, and Girls Like You
  • Nov. 13, 75th Anniversary Neuro-Inclusive Design Event, 3;30-6:15 p.m., at Valo-Park. RSVP in advance. 
  • Dec. 3, Campus Tree Lighting, 5 p.m., Front Lawn
  • Dec. 5, Chamber Singers Christmas Concert and unveiling of the 75th Anniversary Christmas CD (More information below), 7:00 p.m., Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel 

Athletics: every team has a dedicated anniversary game. See the Homecoming Webpage for details. 

Campus Ministry: Mass and service opportunities throughout the year

Make Your Mark Brick Campaign logo on dark blue and black grid of bricks with fleur-de-lis.

Make Your Mark. Dedicate a Brick.

We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished with your Marymount education. Marymount left a mark on you. Now it’s your turn to leave your mark on Marymount. 

 

 

Celebrate in Style

Show your Marymount pride and celebrate our 75th anniversary in style by ordering exclusive merchandise—your purchase supports the university and keeps Marymount’s momentum going!

Order 75th Merch

women's blue shirt marymount blue sweatshirt Mens blue tshirt

 

Tis the Season 75th Anniversary CD Cover, stating "Marymount University Chamber Singers. Dr. Kimberly Hess, Director"

 

Sing. Celebrate. Remember.

To mark the 75th Anniversary, the Chamber Singers are releasing a limited-edition Christmas concert CD. Quantities are limited—reserve yours today by emailing Dr. Kimberly Hess at .

Learn more about the Chamber Singers and the Christmas Concert.