Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. While Covid-19 continues to spread across the globe, there has been much debate surrounding inoculating the masses against the Delta variant. As the president of Marymount University, an institution that prides itself on personalized and primarily […]
Month: September 2021
Marymount leading GO Virginia investment program targeting work readiness
With an investment of $425,000 from the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board, Marymount University is leading the way in designing a program to help college students from across the area develop technology skills they’ll need to be ready for the workplace upon graduation. The Tech Set program, which is scheduled to begin during the […]
Marymount welcomes its first Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Asst.
For the first time, Marymount University’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is welcoming a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) to campus during the 2021-22 academic year. Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright FLTA Program is designed to develop Americans’ knowledge of foreign cultures and […]
9 college majors for students unsure of their future career
Deciding your career path as a teenager can seem pretty daunting. What if you don’t know exactly what you want to do right now? Maybe you have a vague idea of an area you want to work in, but you aren’t sure about the specifics? That’s where we come in. The team at Marymount […]
Virginias Collegiate Honors Council Fall Conference held at Marymount’s Ballston Center
Both intellectual curiosity and service to others were on display this past Saturday at Marymount University’s main campus and Ballston Center, which played host to the Fall Conference planning meeting of the Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC). Fifty participants from 16 different colleges and universities across Virginia and West Virginia attended the professional development […]
What you need to know about prioritizing your mental health in college
The transition to college can be challenging. One of the biggest differences between high school and college is the shift in responsibility. It is up to you to create your class schedule, make the effort to get to know your professors, ensure that you know the material being taught in your classes, decide when […]
Marymount’s falls prevention efforts impact more than 4,700 older adults over five years
As the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in adults over the age of 65, falls can greatly impact the health and well-being of older adults in our community. In 2018, there were an estimated 36 million falls resulting in eight million injuries. That translates to more than 950,000 hospitalizations and $50 billion […]
What are the top technology degrees to pursue in 2021?
Are you a college-bound student passionate about STEM education? Have you narrowed down your interests to pursuing a technology degree? Do you find yourself wondering which tech degree is right for you? If this sounds like you and if you want to pursue a technology degree that will prepare you for a successful career, you’re in luck — […]
MU leads Virginia, DC institutions on diversity, intl. students in 2022 Best Colleges Rankings
In the latest edition of the Best Colleges Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Marymount University has once again been recognized for fostering an inclusive, diverse campus with a global perspective. Among all public and private institutions in Virginia and Washington, D.C., Marymount leads the pack in Campus Ethnic Diversity. For Most International […]
Marymount pays tribute with 9/11 memorial events during 20th anniversary
Twenty years ago, the entire nation was shaken after thousands of Americans perished as a result of multiple terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Marymount University paid homage to the memory of the more than 2,900 victims and their families during multiple 9/11 memorial events held on campus. On the morning of September 10, Marymount […]