As the pandemic of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact medical systems in the greater Washington region and beyond, Marymount Universitys School of Science, Mathematics and Education is doing what it can to support health care professionals in a variety of ways. This month, faculty members in the schools Biology & Physical Sciences Department […]
Month: March 2020
Marymount alumni collaborate with Dr. Rajdev to develop at-home STEM activities for K-8 students
In an effort to continue teaching and learning under the current circumstances, we recognize the needs for parents, families and students to conduct a variation of activities to enhance and motivate students learning from the homefront. We are sharing several resources for you to implement, or allow your student to conduct the activities. Please note some […]
Bethanie Constant joins Marymount as new VP for University Advancement
Marymount University has appointed Bethanie Constant as its new Vice President for University Advancement. She will officially begin her duties on Friday, May 1, 2020. In her new role, which includes a place in President Irma Becerras cabinet, Constant will lead the Office of University Advancement and support Marymounts ambitious goals while building on […]
Founders Week Luncheon – A Conversation with Sister Luisa
On March 4, during Marymount’s Founders Week, Sr. Luisa Almendra spoke to the community in a conversation moderated by Dr. Brian Doyle. Lunch was provided and the event was open to all. The conversation was recorded, and we invite you to view the recording on YouTube. […]
MU student named 2020 Honors Scholar of the Year
Honors student MaryEllen Haas was selected by the Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC) as its 2020 Honors Scholar of the Year. The award highlights a student from a member institution that successfully embodies the scholarship, character and ambition associated historically with honors students and the VCHC. After submitting an essay sharing her personal narrative, along […]
Learning about the Sanctuary Movement through Literature
The U.S. is dealing with an immigration crisis in the present day, but we’re not too far removed from a very similar situation that occurred in the 1980’s. Dr. Leigh Johnson joins us to talk about the Sanctuary Movement, immigration policies and more. The Sanctuary Movement was a religious and political campaign that sought to […]
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education: Top 35 Women in Higher Education
Diverse salutes this years Top 35 Women in Higher Education. Dr. Irma Becerra President, Marymount University Becerra is the seventh president of Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Becerra is known for expanding educational access for students and creating programs to meet societal needs and changing demographics. She has blended mathematics, engineering and systems […]
Moira Gannon Denson named 2020 Ones to Watch award winner
Moira Gannon Denson, Associate Professor of Interior Design and an NCIDQ-certified Interior Designer, has been named a 2020 Ones to Watch award winner by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The ASID Ones to Watch program identifies rising leaders in the interior design industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a willingness to […]
Update: Marymount extends online-only class period through end of semester, exploring alternative commencement options
Update on March 19: Marymount University will now be extending the online-only class period through the end of the spring semester, including final exams. It was also decided that the traditional commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 2020 would be canceled in order to best protect the health and safety of the greater Marymount community. However, […]
MU Women’s Basketball heads to NCAA Tournament
The Marymount University Women’s Basketball team has been selected to play in the NCAA Division III Tournament, and will host the first two rounds on its home court. Marymount will welcome Gettysburg College, Montclair State University and George Fox University for the first round of play on Friday, March 6. Winners will advance to the […]
