Six current and two incoming Marymount University students have been awarded the Clare Boothe Luce (CBL) Scholarship for Women in Science and Mathematics for the 2018-19 academic year. Marymount is one of only 13 institutions nationwide designated in Luces bequest to receive funds in perpetuity. Scholarships for all current Marymount CBL scholars were renewed for […]
Month: May 2018
Arlington Diocese Teachers Earn Special Education Certificate from Marymount
The inaugural cohort from the Arlington Diocese Catholic Schools completed its Special Education Certificate program through Marymount University. Award certificates were presented during Marymounts Spring into Professional Development event in April. The cohort included eight kindergarten through eighth-grade teachers from three diocese schools: Teresa Eichner, Gracelin Emmanuel, Amanda Fallon, Kathleen Hofer and Madeline […]
Marymount Playing Key Role in One Journey Festival on June 2
Marymount University is playing a key role in the One Journey Festival, billed as the first national celebration of the talents, stories and contributions of refugees. The free festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 2 on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. Not only is Marymount […]
Counseling Association Gives Lifetime Achievement Award to Jackson-Cherry
Dr. Lisa Jackson-Cherry received the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Military and Government Counseling Association last month at the American Counseling Association Convention in Atlanta. She was recognized for her commitment to improving the well-being of first responders and their families through her service, research, education and clinical practice. Though theyre in high stress jobs, […]
Assistant Professor of Counseling Receives Exemplary Diversity Leadership Award
Dr. Monica P. Band, an assistant professor of counseling at Marymount University, received the Exemplary Diversity Leadership award from the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development at the American Counseling Associations annual conference, held April 27 in Atlanta. The award honors an AMCD member who has exemplified a career-long commitment to multiculturalism and diversity and/or promoted […]
Sons Health Issues Inspire Parents to Earn Marymount Accelerated Nursing Degrees
Being a parent guides Adam Manns approach to nursing and inspired him to change careers after his son struggled to stay alive during the first months of his life. The Arlington resident spoke at Marymount Universitys Malek School of Health Professions nursing pinning ceremony Sunday morning, then graduated that afternoon with his second bachelors degree, […]
Bishop Burbidge Urges Marymount Graduates to Pursue Holiness, Engage the World
The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, urged Marymount University graduates not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence, but rather dedicate their lives to the pursuit of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy, Bishop Burbidge said. On the contrary, it will […]
Marymount University Names Alison S. Gregory University Librarian
Dr. William J. Ehmann, provost and vice president for academic affairs and enrollment management, has announced that Alison S. Gregory will join Marymount University as university librarian on July 2. Gregory has served as associate dean and director of library services at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania since 2013. Her research spans important and relevant […]
Marymount Farmers Market Opens May 26
The Marymount Farmers Market will launch its third season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 26 at Marymount University, 2807 North Glebe Road. A joint effort between Field to Table, Marymount, North Arlington neighbors, nearby civic associations and the Lee Highway Alliance, the market will be held each Saturday through Nov. 17. […]
Marymount Grad Students Virtually Aid Instructor with Jerusalem Project
When Marymount Universitys Cynda Tipple traveled to East Jerusalem to work with a facility that helps children with disabilities in the West Bank and Gaza, she took six graduate students with her virtually. The Princess Basma Centre cares for about 800 children a year and its a model where the mom comes with the […]
