When Madelyn Kellen was growing up, her family always performed community service together during the holiday season, whether that meant volunteering at a soup kitchen or helping a family in need. When she went off to Marymount University, the Ashburn native decided to continue the tradition with a dozen of her new friends, who made 22 fleece-tie blankets for […]
Month: December 2014
Marymount Students Create Golf Apparel
Marymount University students have been putting a grant from the cotton industry to good use. MU fashion design students worked in teams to create golf apparel in the junior and young mens size range for high school students. On December 8, seven seniors were recognized with $300 scholarships after their work won a juried fashion show on campus. […]
Marymount Helps Former Foster Students Share Stories of Success
Marymount University helped a group of former foster students share their stories and give advice to others about making the transition from the social services system to college through a series of videos shot this summer on campus. There were some incredible testimonials, said Associate Professor of Graphic Design Barry Erdeljon, who conducted the immersive […]
Vor der Bruegge Named Founding Director of Nonprofit Resource Center
Anne Vor der Bruegge has been named founding director of the Marymount University Nonprofit Resource Center in Partnership with the Arlington Community Foundation. The mission of the center is to educate local leaders and advance best practices in the nonprofit and philanthropic community through academic programs, consulting and research that examines issues of […]