Dennis Slon appointed as permanent Vice President for University Advancement at MU

Dennis Slon, Marymount University's new Vice President for University Advancement

  After nearly two months leading Marymount University’s Office of University Advancement on an interim basis, Dennis Slon will stay on for the long term as the institution’s permanent Vice President for University Advancement. Following his arrival on June 1, Slon quickly jumped in to support Marymount’s ambitious Strategic Plan goals by providing leadership and […]

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MU supports launch of national campaign to Double Pell

It's Time to Double Pell - Marymount University

  Marymount University is proud to participate in a national campaign to double the maximum Pell Grant to $13,000 and help more students earn a degree, secure a good-paying job and achieve a brighter future. #DoublePell is a national campaign led by the Double Pell Alliance, a coalition of higher education associations, organizations and advocacy […]

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President Becerra advocates for legislative solution to DACA at White House

MU President Irma Becerra, center, advocates for a legislative solution to DACA with TheDream.US cofounder Donald Graham and Miriam Feldblum of the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration

  Following a Texas Federal District Court decision that partially suspended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Marymount University President Irma Becerra joined a coalition of educational, business and community leaders on a “Week of Action” to highlight the urgent need for immigration solutions. Organized by the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), which […]

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Forbes: The need for interdisciplinarity in higher education

Forbes: The need for interdisciplinarity in higher education

Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university in Arlington, best known for its innovative curriculum. Last summer, the crisis surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic found the world, including higher education leaders, struggling to navigate the uncharted territory of a global pandemic without a proven rulebook. It brought unprecedented challenges […]

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New Chief of Staff appointed for MU’s Office of the President

Shelli Dronsfield appointed as new Chief of Staff in Marymount University's Office of the President

  Shelli Dronsfield, a longtime administrator and leader in higher education, has been appointed as Marymount University’s new Chief of Staff within the Office of the President. She will begin her duties on Friday, July 30. In this role, Dronsfield will assist in providing leadership and oversight for the University’s day-to-day functions. As Chief of […]

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MU leads local Heat Watch project to detect extreme temperatures

Heat Watch project volunteers Maureen Dour, Learning Specialist at Marymount University, and her daughter, Patrice

  During one of the hottest days of the year, Dr. Susan Agolini, Assistant Professor of Biology at Marymount University, and more than 20 “community scientists” set out across Northern Virginia to understand where residents are most at risk during extreme heat waves. “The Heat Watch project is a way to measure the heat that […]

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MU announces winners of inaugural Halo Awards

Winners of Marymount University's inaugural Halo Awards

  Marymount University will recognize three alumni, one faculty member and two community members for their professional achievements and service to others at the inaugural 2021 Halo Awards Dinner and Ceremony. Recipients will be celebrated during Homecoming Weekend at the Westin Arlington Gateway on Saturday, October 16 from 5-8:30 pm. The program, made possible by sponsors Stifel […]

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Fashion collections of MU graduates on display in Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

A glance at the Portfolio in Motion window display at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

  For the first time in the history of Marymount University’s Fashion Design program, the fashion collections of three graduates are on display at the world-class shopping mall Fashion Centre at Pentagon City for an extensive showcase.  “It’s such an honor to be a part of something that means so much to me,” expressed Marymount […]

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The Plexuss Network: A Call to Action with Marymount President Irma Becerra

The Plexuss Network: A Call to Action with Marymount President Irma Becerra

  Today, we sit down with the President of Marymount University (Dr. Irma Becerra) where she shares the start of her academic and professional worlds that took her from Cuba up to Florida and eventually to Arlington, Virginia. From there, she shares how she chose engineering, her vision of innovation and change for Marymount University […]

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