Marymount’s College of Health and Education (CHE) presents the Spring 2026 edition of The Health and Education Herald, highlighting the partnerships, faculty leadership and hands-on learning experiences that continue to shape the College’s impact on campus and in the community.
This issue celebrates several notable faculty achievements, including Dr. Nicci Dowd beginning a historic term as president of the Division of International Special Education and Services within the Council for Exceptional Children, becoming the first African American to serve in the role. The newsletter also recognizes Dr. Chanel Rodriguez, who earned national honors from the American Counseling Association, including the 2026 Gilbert and Kathleen Wrenn Award, and highlights new scholarship from faculty such as Dr. Shelly Aboagye’s recently accepted publication on falls prevention for older adults with mental health conditions.
Students across the College continue to put their learning into action in meaningful ways. Nursing students were inducted into the Sigma Honor Society and partnered with community organizations for a prostate cancer screening initiative, while physical therapy students traveled to Guatemala for a medical mission trip providing care and health education to local communities. Counseling students also expanded their global perspective through a study experience in Seville, Spain focused on comparative mental health practices.
The newsletter also shares updates on new and growing programs within CHE, including orientation for the inaugural cohort of Marymount’s Speech-Language Pathology program, as well as celebrations of Fall 2025 Dean’s List scholars and campus events such as Admitted Students Day.
Explore the latest edition of The Health and Education Herald to learn more about the students, faculty and partnerships shaping the future of health and education at Marymount.
