David Fathalikhani didn’t want to climb Mount Everest – at least not at first. “There’s a huge cult of ego and competition surrounding Mount Everest because it’s the highest peak in the world,” he explained. “I wanted no part of that. I like to climb peaks that excite me personally, not to check off a […]
Marymount alumna Delaney Carey ‘23 has been named the 2024 recipient of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi’s Sherrill Carlson Fellowship. It is awarded to top-performing applicants in the humanities and arts and includes $35,000 for continuing education. Carey, who studied Criminal Justice and Psychology at Marymount, was chosen as the University’s Phi Kappa […]
Aiming to highlight the transformative potential of virtual reality in housing design for aging populations, Marymount University made a significant impact at HUD’s 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase. Held on the National Mall from June 7-9, this event – in its fourth year – raises awareness about innovative and affordable housing designs and technologies that can […]
Six Marymount University students and two faculty advisors traveled to Luxembourg earlier this month to participate in the 2024 Transatlantic Dialogue Conference and discuss the theme of ‘Soft Power in Uncertain Times.’ This was the first time Marymount was invited to participate in the conference, joining students and lecturers from U.S. and European institutions such […]
About a decade ago, Chantal Bserani was given less than a five percent chance of survival. But last month, she stood on the stage at Marymount University’s Spring 2024 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, speaking to a crowd of hundreds while celebrating a milestone in her pursuit of a new career helping others. Bserani, a 52-year-old mother […]
Kelsey Kirrene ’24 has always loved two very different things — rhinestones and robotics. She remembers her younger self as a ‘girly girl,’ but also a tinkerer who always built things. “I was always playing with Barbies. But I didn’t build my Barbie a dream house, I built her a rocket ship.” Thanks to her […]
Courtney White ‘23 never thought she would lead a nonprofit, let alone one that would impact state legislation. But in April 2021, she found herself at the helm of the Love Like Adam Foundation after the tragic death of her cousin, Adam Oakes, due to hazing. On February 27, 2021, the 19-year-old freshman at Virginia […]
While summer often evokes relaxation and leisure, Marymount University tennis coach and visiting professor Tim Bainton will spend the season laying the groundwork for a thriving sports management program as he plans new classes and events for the upcoming year. A native of Chobham, England, Bainton fell in love with sports – particularly tennis – […]
Marymount University is undergoing exciting new developments for the upcoming fall semester. These include introducing an innovative program in artificial intelligence, expanding facilities, adding a pep band and forming a women’s flag football team — all set to enhance the overall Marymount experience. Expanding knowledge of artificial intelligence Marymount now offers a Bachelor of Science […]
Last month, honors program students and faculty from higher education institutions across Virginia and West Virginia traveled to Radford University to attend the 2024 Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC) Conference. With the theme ‘Into the Wilderness,’ attendees were asked to explore the boundaries of their visions for a sustainable future. While there, six Marymount honors […]
