Summer is anything but a vacation for Hudson Bates, the mens volleyball coach at Marymount University. During August alone, hell travel to Seattle, Los Angeles and Chicago to compete in pro beach volleyball tournaments all while staying on top of his regular work and squeezing in recruiting trips wherever he goes. It keeps me […]
Month: July 2015
Marymount Grad Running Across Country to Support Cancer Patients
Running a relay across the country may be the toughest physical challenge Katelyn Fischer has ever faced, but the former college basketball standout said its nothing compared to the hardships cancer patients endure. When you start thinking about all the people you know who have been affected by cancer, it becomes a pretty long list, […]
Marymount Pilgrims Travel to Ireland
Kathy Martin said it was beautiful to see peoples faith grow during a recent Marymount University pilgrimage to Ireland. I found God in so many places that I didnt expect, said the rising sophomore from Columbia, Maryland. It was so amazing to see a sight like the Cliffs of Moher and to realize that when […]
Officer Explains Policing to High School Students at Marymount Summer Institute
Sergeant Patrick Loftus, a seven-year-veteran of the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, likes to engage with young people, give them a positive role model in law enforcement and debunk stereotypes about his profession. The 2013 Marymount University graduate had the perfect opportunity on Friday when he spoke with 11 high school students enrolled in his alma […]
Marymount Physical Therapy Students Honored for Fundraising Work
Physical Therapy students at Marymount University raised $5,700 for research in their field and were honored by the Foundation for Physical Therapy with an honorable mention award at its annual gala, held last month in National Harbor, Maryland. The gala was held during the American Physical Therapy Associations Next Conference and Exposition. Students from 146 […]
Marymount University Grad Completes White House Internship
Bob Brown thinks a big misconception about Washington is that government employees dont work hard. After interning in the House and in the White House, I wholeheartedly disagree, said Brown, who recently graduated from Marymount University with a degree in communication. The staff members I supported are some of the hardest working people Ive met, […]
Marymount Cybersecurity Program gets Additional NSF Scholarship Funding
The National Science Foundation has awarded Marymount University an additional $468,320 for its CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program, bringing the total amount of its support to $1,933,387. The grant funds scholarships for Marymount undergraduate and graduate students who are earning degrees with a concentration in cybersecurity. This funding is great news and affirmation that Marymount […]
Students Invited to Marymount, Other Virginia Private Colleges
Marymount University invites high school juniors, seniors and their families as well as college students interested in transferring to visit campus as part of Virginia Private College week from July 27 to Aug. 1. Students who visit three or more participating institutions during the week will receive application fee waivers to any three […]
Marymount names Jamie Reynolds Director of Athletics
Marymount (Va.) University President Dr. Matthew D. Shank announced Wednesday that Jamie Reynolds has been named the Director of Athletics. Reynolds served as the interim since January. Jamie has done an outstanding job as coach, senior womens administrator, advancement officer and most recently, interim AD, Dr. Shank said. I am extremely confident in her leadership […]
Gurganious Named Director of Athletics Communications
Kyle Gurganious has been named director of athletics communications at Marymount University. He began his duties July 1. Gurganious has extensive experience working in the Capital Athletic Conference, most recently as a sports information graduate assistant at Salisbury University, where he earned his masters degree in post secondary education. Were really excited to have Kyle […]
