As an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Marymount University, Dr. Deana Jaber has often encountered the challenge of teaching intricate concepts and complex theories of the science discipline. “I’ve noticed myself struggling in the classroom to get the message across and to help my students understand complicated chemistry concepts,” she explained. That led Dr. […]
For the first time in program history, the Marymount Baseball team brought a conference title to Northern Virginia, as the Saints defeated Immaculata University to claim the 2021 Atlantic East Conference championship. The Saints polished off an undefeated Atlantic East Tournament on Saturday afternoon with a thrilling 10-5 victory over the Mighty Macs at […]
The last year has been a vivid reminder – not that any was needed – of the role nurses play in the health-care system and in the lives of those they come into contact with. “Our patients are depending on us to be their voices in their most vulnerable moments,” said Aidan Phillips, one […]
Last month, 82 new members of Marymount University’s chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi were inducted through a hybrid ceremony, with participants gathered together in Rowley Hall and online as well. The Marymount chapter, which was chartered in 2019, is part of the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society […]
Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university in Arlington, best known for its innovative curriculum. My life is an example of my belief in the power of higher education. As a Cuban-born immigrant, my grandmother taught me that “No matter what happens, no one can take away your education.” Higher education […]
For a second consecutive year, Marymount University Interior Design student Tran Truong has been recognized for her stand-out interior design concepts as part of the 2021 WindowsWear Mentorship Program. This year’s competition challenged students from across the nation to reimagine the store of designer Michael Kors as the world renowned company celebrates its 40th […]
College-aged drinking contributes to roughly 1,500 deaths, 696,000 assaults and 97,000 cases of sexual assault each year, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA). Marymount University is committed to addressing the issue of excessive underage drinking through the support of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC). Marymount has been […]
Faith Allen didn’t know much about Marymount University when she arrived on campus for the first time during a tour nearly four years ago. But what the Special Education major did know was the unmistakable sense of belonging she felt on that visit. “I fell in love!” Allen recalls. “It felt like a community […]
*An earlier version of this story included statistics on the number of students who attended commencement ceremonies, rather than the number of total degrees awarded. These references have been updated. After virtual ceremonies were held last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marymount University was proud to once again offer in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies for […]
It is said there is no rest for the wicked. Turns out there isn’t much, either, for the saints – Marymount University Saints, that is. Mario Wilson on May 15 received a master of arts degree in forensic and legal psychology during one of three Marymount commencement ceremonies held over the weekend, and was […]
