Dr. Matthew D. Shank was announced as Marymount Universitys president emeritus by the Board of Trustees on Tuesday evening during a reception to honor him and celebrate the success of his seven years as president. Among his many accomplishments, President Emeritus Shank oversaw the development of the Universitys Ballston Center, the expansion of both the […]
Month: June 2018
Marymounts Dr. Rosemary Hubbard Retires After 50 Years
Having finished her Ph.D. at Georgetown University, Dr. Rosemary Hubbard interviewed with Marymount Universitys then president, Sister M. Majella Berg, RSHM. Hubbard planned to teach for a few years while figuring out her path as a marine biologist. During my interview, Sister Majella told me our goal was to help each individual student reach […]
Inside NOVA: Marymount welcomes incoming president to campus
Having spent most of her professional career in the sometimes steamy confines of South Florida, the incoming president of Marymount University probably was right at home during a welcome reception held on the hazy, hot and humid early evening of June 18. Im ready to hit the ground running, Irma Becerra said from cooler conditions […]
Food For Thought Works to Alleviate Food Insecurity
What began as a way to engage Marymount University biology students in a fun community project has grown into a thriving organization that works to alleviate local food insecurity and promote sustainable living through urban agriculture. Food For Thought was founded by Brenna Cook 18 and Dr. Susan Agolini, Clare Boothe Luce assistant professor of […]
Marymount Encourages Visits During Virginia Private College Week, July 23-28
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 23-28. Any prospective student who visits MU that week will automatically receive an application fee waiver. In addition, those who visit three or more […]
Marymount Universitys Dr. Brian J. Hollar Earns Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Brian J. Hollar, an associate professor at Marymount University, has been named a regional recipient of the 2018 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Teaching Excellence Award. Hollar was honored along with other regional recipients at the ACBSP Conference 2018, held June 8-11 in Kansas City, Missouri. He received a crystal medallion and […]
Marymount University Announces Promotions, Tenure
Dr. William J. Ehmann, Marymount Universitys provost and vice president for academic affairs and enrollment management, has announced that eight faculty members have earned tenure, two have been promoted to full professor and seven have been elevated to associate professor. Id like to congratulate each of these faculty members on these milestone achievements as recognized […]
Marymount University Hosts Opening Conference of Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty
A pair of Marymount University students are interning with the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty this summer, and participated in its opening conference, which Marymount hosted last week. Kerry Hagerty, a junior sociology major, is serving at Charleston, West Virginias YWCA and will work with clients dealing with domestic violence. Quinn Healy, a senior […]
Three Physical Therapists with Marymount University Connections to be Honored
Three members of the Marymount University family will be honored with awards June 28 during the American Physical Therapy Association Conference (APTA) and Exposition in Orlando, Florida: Dr. Diana G. Venskus, an associate professor of physical therapy, will receive the Humanitarian Award. The recognition honors individuals who exemplify the compassionate nature of the profession and […]
Wilson Ramirez Named Northern Virginia Hispanic Teacher of the Year
Wilson Ramirez, who was inspired by the United States and the promise of education while watching a television program as a child in the Andes mountains, has been honored with the 2018 Victoria D. de Sanchez Northern Virginia Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award. He received a check for $2,000 and a commemorative plaque at […]
