The National Catholic Educational Association Board of Directors has unanimously chosen Sister Patricia Earl to receive the 2020 C. Albert Koob Merit Award. This award is given to an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to Catholic education at any level or educational setting, in one or more of these areas […]
Month: August 2020
SIGNAL Magazine: National Security Depends on Tech-Savvy Talent
From plumbing to space travel, the vast majority of future good-paying jobs will involve technology. Not only will these careers offer regularly increased salaries but also opportunities for advancement and, even more importantly, independence. These are some of Irma Becerras beliefs borne of personal experience, a deep passion for technology and a personal purpose in […]
University Librarian Alison Gregory elected as Divisional Vice President of Phi Kappa Phi
Following her instrumental role in chartering and growing Marymount Universitys chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, University Librarian Alison Gregory will now assume a national leadership position within the organization as a Divisional Vice President. Gregory was elected to support the mission of the honor society by leading Phi Kappa Phis […]
Dr. Kimberly Meltzer garners national recognition with 2020 Adviser Award
The College Media Association (CMA), the nations largest organization dedicated to serving collegiate media advisers, has recognized Dr. Kimberly Meltzer with its Honor Roll Adviser Award in the category of Four-Year Newspaper Adviser. Dr. Meltzer, Associate Professor and Chair of Marymounts Department of Communication, serves as faculty adviser to the Universitys student-produced newspaper, The […]
Marymount stresses health and safety protocols as students, faculty return to campus for fall semester
After a staggered move-in process throughout the week to maximize social distancing, Marymount Universitys fall semester will begin on Monday with the first day of classes. Since May, the institution has been proactive in preparations for the return of on-campus operations, face-to-face classes and student residential living. As we have strived to create a […]
Marymount really shaped me into who I am: 2019 graduate returns home to Puerto Rico in pursuit of international law career
Every year, large numbers of U.S. college students decide to attend a higher education institution far away from home in the hopes of getting a fresh start and gaining more independence, and maybe even finding a new home for their post-graduation lives as well. But for Carla Clavell, her four years spent at Marymount University […]
Incoming freshman and aspiring nurse receives four-year scholarship to attend Marymount
As the need for more nurses and frontline health care providers continues to soar nationally and internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Marymount student who hopes to join the nursing workforce now has a financial pathway to make that dream come true. Marymount University freshman Britany Morales is a recipient of the Goodwin […]
Inside Higher Ed: Higher Ed’s Moment of Truth
As fall fast approaches, a steady stream of colleges have backed away from plans for an in-person semester in favor of a largely virtual one, citing the worsening course of the coronavirus pandemic. But many other colleges are pushing ahead with plans for in-person classes, and students have already started moving in at some colleges that […]
WDVM: Marymount University prepares for in-person classes
Marymount University freshmen will spend the week moving in to their dorms. The private university will hold classes in person this semester, starting Monday. Masks are required at all times. The university purchased rapid testing equipment, but, like the CDC, it does not require coronavirus testing. President Dr. Irma Becerra says the small, 3,000 […]
Dr. Donna Schaeffer elected to Board of Women in Defense, joins international working group for cybersecurity education solutions
Dr. Donna Schaeffer, Professor of IT, Data Science and Cybersecurity at Marymount University, has been elected to the Board of Women in Defense, an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association. The group offers strategic networking, education and career development opportunities for members who come from industry and defense organizations of every size […]
