Multiplying Good, a national nonprofit organization focused on elevating public service as the means to empower individuals, has honored Marymount University’s Fashion Design & Merchandising program with its “One in a Million” Award. The awards campaign seeks to celebrate individuals, companies, programs and organizations whose acts of bravery, generosity and kindness are bringing our nation […]
Month: July 2020
Dr. Skye Donovan elected to the American Physical Therapy Association’s Board of Directors
Dr. Skye Donovan, Department Chair of Physical Therapy and Professor at Marymount University’s Malek School of Health Professions, will now have a hands-on role in leading the strategic direction of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) after her successful nomination and election to the organization’s Board of Directors. APTA is a national professional organization representing […]
Marymount joins the National Intercollegiate Mutual Aid Agreement
Last week, Marymount University became an official member of the National Intercollegiate Mutual Aid Agreement (NIMAA). Originating in 2015, NIMAA now consists of more than 100 signatory institutions across the nation. The partnership allows Marymount to utilize resources and knowledge available from other member colleges and universities in the region, such as Georgetown University and […]
Dr. Skye Donovan elected to American Physical Therapy Associations Board of Directors
Dr. Skye Donovan, Department Chair of Physical Therapy and Professor at Marymount Universitys Malek School of Health Professions, will now have a hands-on role in leading the strategic direction of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) after her successful nomination and election to the organizations Board of Directors. APTA is a national professional organization […]
Fashion Design & Merchandising program receives One in a Million Award from Multiplying Good
Multiplying Good, a national nonprofit organization focused on elevating public service as the means to empower individuals, has honored Marymount Universitys Fashion Design & Merchandising program with its One in a Million Award. The awards campaign seeks to celebrate individuals, companies, programs and organizations whose acts of bravery, generosity and kindness are bringing our […]
Marymount Counseling students advocate for mental health services through Congressional outreach
Amidst the stress and anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is also dealing with a shortage of mental health providers. However, a group of Marymount Counseling students and faculty members are raising their voices to Congress in hopes of closing the provider gap and improving the overall health of the country, both during and […]
InsideNoVa.com: Colleges Take a Hybrid Approach
Colleges in Northern Virginia plan a mix of online and in-person classes and services this fall to keep students safe while allowing them to stay involved as much as possible in campus life. Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), George Mason University and Marymount University will be complying with guidelines announced by Gov. Ralph Northam […]
IntelligentHQ.com: Higher Ed Thought Leadership Series: Emad Rahim Interviews Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University
In this new higher Ed thought leadership series, Dr. Emad Rahim interviews Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University. Dr. Becerra took office as the seventh President of Marymount University on July 1, 2018. During her tenure so far, she has launched the Universitys new strategic plan, added market-driven academic programs that prioritize career preparation, acquired The […]
Marymount alumna transforming lives in Ghana through Nanas Project
What started as a family tragedy for a Marymount University alumna turned into a new career path and a way to make meaningful, positive change in her native country. Nana Konadu-Asare, originally from Ghana and a 2015 graduate in Health Promotion, wanted to use her college degree to make a difference and soon gained […]