Pres. Becerra speaks on looking beyond brand recognition, prestige in college decision process

Pres. Becerra speaks on looking beyond brand recognition, prestige in college decision process

  Amidst the college admissions frenzy, high school students can often find themselves drawn to the allure of an institution’s perceived prestige or cultural relevance. However, this fixation can lead to overlooking the wealth of opportunities at smaller, lesser-known universities. Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University, emphasizes the importance of a measured approach to […]

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Physical Therapy students bring rehab care to Guatemala during service-learning trip

Physical Therapy students bring rehab care to Guatemala during service-learning trip

  During Marymount University’s Spring Break, 20 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and eight faculty members traveled to Guatemala for a two-week service-learning and community engagement opportunity, allowing participants to give back to others while expanding their global perspective. Located in Panajachel at Lake Atitlan in Solola, Guatemala, the Marymount team volunteered at hospitals, […]

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Inaugural Keegan Lecture in Interior Design spotlights AI advancements

Inaugural Keegan Lecture in Interior Design spotlights AI advancements

  Marymount University’s Interior Architecture + Design program recently hosted the inaugural Dana Keegan & Martha Child Lecture Series event in response to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies and their integration into various professions. Held on February 28 in the Ballston Center auditorium, it aimed to foster increased knowledge and insightful discussions surrounding […]

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College of Health and Education Dean presents at Vanderbilt nursing simulation conference

College of Health and Education Dean presents at Vanderbilt nursing simulation conference

Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee, Dean of Marymount University’s College of Health and Education, traveled to Vanderbilt University in February to speak at the institution’s first-ever Faculty Academy for Clinical Teaching Using Simulations (FACTS), held by Vanderbilt’s School of Nursing. Joining her friend and mentor, Vanderbilt Nursing Dean Dr. […]

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Marymount University Chamber Singers make memorable comeback following pandemic hiatus

Marymount University Chamber Singers make memorable comeback following pandemic hiatus

  Student Members of the Marymount University Chamber Singers Emelia Cardon Laine Eary Utoma Effiong Kezia Francis Nayef Imdad Sofia Jubraj Gavin Keane Chiara Marrello Lily Plotkin Adriana Rodriguez-Denner Lillian Trussell Marisol Zuniga-Castaneda Amidst a jubilant return after a hiatus forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marymount University Chamber Singers – led by the newly […]

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Data privacy research from Cybersecurity program published in academic journal

Data privacy research from Cybersecurity program published in renowned academic journal

  In the ever-evolving digital age, safeguarding privacy amidst data and online threats has never been more crucial. The COVID-19 pandemic spurred rapid technological strides to meet the escalating need for real-time insights as the virus spread, which included alternative tracking methods seamlessly integrated into mobile apps to provide up-to-the-minute case counts and other pertinent […]

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Students debate on ethics, environment in VFIC’s 2024 Ethics Bowl

Students debate on ethics, environment in VFIC’s 2024 Ethics Bowl

  Four students from Marymount University participated in the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ (VFIC) 24th annual statewide collegiate Ethics Bowl during the final weekend of January, deliberating on “Ethics and the Environment” on the campus of Hollins University in Roanoke, Va. The Marymount team – featuring seniors Natalia Ivanauskas and Agnes-Laure Signou and juniors […]

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Marymount’s Nursing Director accepted into prestigious leadership program

Marymount’s Nursing Director accepted into prestigious leadership program

  Dr. Andrew Wolf, Chief Nursing Officer and Director of the Malek School of Nursing Professions at Marymount University, has been selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Advancing Academic Leadership for Deans Program. The program is designed as ‘the gateway to success and sustainability’ for new or transitioning nursing […]

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Investigative journalist Caitlin Dickerson shines at Marymount’s Marya McLaughlin Lecture

Investigative journalist Caitlin Dickerson shines at Marymount's Marya McLaughlin Lecture

  Every year, Marymount University’s College of Sciences and Humanities hosts the Marya McLaughlin Lecture in Media Communications and invites an inspirational journalist to speak about their experiences and their impact in the journalism field. These lectures provide a unique opportunity for students, whether studying in media or otherwise, to engage and learn from trailblazing leaders […]

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President Becerra speaks on educational equity, economic opportunity at White House Hispanic Initiative meeting

President Becerra speaks on educational equity, economic opportunity at White House Hispanic Initiative meeting

  Last week, the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics convened its fifth meeting at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Designed to demonstrate the Administration’s commitment to workforce development and economic opportunities for Hispanics, the event also allowed commissioners to gather ideas for recommendations they […]

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