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Marymount proudly celebrates the accomplishments of our Class of 2026 graduates! These incredible students have made their mark on and off campus through their leadership, service and true embodiment of Marymount\u2019s values. Learn more about some of our stand-out graduates and explore their inspiring stories below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Derrick<\/a><\/p>\n

Derrick Taylor<\/a>
\n(Syracuse, NY<\/span>)<\/p>\n

Degree<\/strong>: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)<\/a><\/td>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Kayla Gray-Hillian<\/a>
\n(Frederick, MD)<\/p>\n

Degree:<\/strong> Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Mallory<\/a><\/p>\n

Mallory Myers-Payne<\/a>
\n(Vienna, VA<\/span>)<\/p>\n

Degree: <\/strong>Interior Architecture and Design (MA)<\/a><\/td>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Francesca “Frankie” Loiseau<\/a>
\n(Lumberton, NJ<\/span>)<\/p>\n

Degree:<\/strong> Accounting (BS)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Quincy Via<\/a>
\n(Springfield, VA)<\/p>\n

Degree:<\/strong> Health Sciences (BS) (Pre-Physical Therapy Track)<\/a><\/td>\n

\"Renee<\/a><\/p>\n

Renee Schmidt<\/a>
\n(Vienna, VA<\/span>)<\/p>\n

Degree: <\/strong>Artificial Intelligence (BS)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Hazel Villafranco Iraheta<\/a>
\n(Washington, D.C.)<\/p>\n

Degree:<\/strong> Fashion Design (BA)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n

\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

Miah Lopez<\/a>
\n(Montgomery Village, Md.)<\/p>\n

Degree: <\/strong>Psychology (BA)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Marymount proudly celebrates the accomplishments of our Class of 2026 graduates! These incredible students have made their mark on and off campus through their leadership, service and true embodiment of Marymount\u2019s values. Learn more about some of our stand-out graduates and explore their inspiring stories below. Derrick Taylor (Syracuse, NY) Degree: Accelerated Bachelor of Science […]<\/p>\n

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