Two Marymount University professors presented a paper on inspiring female innovators at the 20th Americas Conference of Information Systems last month in Savannah, Ga. Dr. Michelle Liu and Dr. Diane Murphy discussed Inspiring and Cultivating Female Innovators through Mobile App Development on Aug. 9. Their work was sponsored by the National Science Foundation with the […]
Month: September 2014
Marymount Receives Grant for Advanced Information Technology
Marymount University was awarded a $144,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct research that will help create the next generation of the Internet, which will make it easier for computers to search and discover scientific data. The idea is that the internet is basically made for humans, said Dr. Tom Narock, an assistant […]
Marymount connection leads to kidney donation for young father
When Fatima Estorninos needs help, the 2011 Marymount University graduate doesnt hesitate to turn to her alma mater, which is what she did as director of youth ministry at St. Agnes Catholic Church. She never dreamed that request would lead to a potentially life-saving kidney donation for her brother. But thats what happened after she […]
Marymounts Mental Health Program Wins National Awards
ARLINGTON, Va. Marymount Universitys Clinical Mental Health Counseling program has received The 2014 Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award, the top national honor given by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). Its really quite an honor to have our program be recognized as a national leader, said Dr. Lisa Jackson-Cherry, chair of the […]
Marymount Again Named Military Friendly School
ARLINGTON, Va. Marymount University has been named a military friendly school for the fifth straight year by Victory Media Inc., a veteran-owned business that publishes G.I. Jobs Magazine. The 2015 list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools serving students who are members of the U.S. military, veterans and their […]
Marymount Hosting Dancing With Stars Event
Marymount University is hosting a special event, MU Dancing with the Stars, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27 in the Rose Bente ?Lee Center on the schools main campus, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington. Cost is $2 for children under 12 and Marymount faculty, staff, students, alumni and their guests. General admission tickets are […]
Marymount Hosting Webinar on Explaining Science
Having a hard time explaining your scientific work to a general audience? Marymount University can help. Its hosting a free webinar, Speaking Simply: Communicating Your Science, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 in Room 1021 of Caruthers Hall on the Marymount Campus, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington. A chance to network will precede the […]
Marymount Named a Lead Institution in Civic Engagement
Marymount University is one of nearly 100 colleges and universities working together on a national initiative to promote civic learning and democratic engagement. Named a lead institution by NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, Marymount will continue to encourage its students civic development through community partnerships, leadership opportunities and democratic participation. Marymount is […]
Boylan to Discuss New Book on Sept. 17
Marymount University professor Michael Boylan will discuss his new book, Natural Human Rights: A Theory from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17 in the Lee Reception Room of the Reinsch Library. The discussion is free and open to the public. The book takes the position that there are human rights that belong to […]
Bishop Loverde Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit
The Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington, urged the Marymount University community to accept and return Gods love during this years Mass of the Holy Spirit, celebrated Sept. 3 at the schools Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel. The more you realize the depth of the Lords love for you, the […]
