When the opportunity arose to become a resource and advocate for fellow Hispanic students at Marymount University, sophomore Jessica Benitez and junior Ashly Trejo Mejia were eager to fill the role. “I think I have the ability to grow as a leader and share opportunities available to people of color,” Benitez said. Both students […]
STEM fields are important — there’s no doubt about that. But with STEM fields so highly promoted, it might seem hard for people who like reading and writing to find their niche in a less technical field. However, there are more options available to students who love to write, research and read than you […]
Gen. Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. Secretary of State and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away on Monday at the age of 84 due to complications from COVID-19. While he was fully vaccinated, he was immunocompromised due to multiple myeloma and Parkinson’s disease. Over the course of the week, […]
Following a year without large-scale, in-person events in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions, Marymount University marked the return of its annual Homecoming traditions this past weekend and welcomed Saints alumni and their families back to campus for several days full of events for them to enjoy during the institution’s 2021 Homecoming Weekend. From […]
As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, additional security measures must be implemented to protect our data from cyber attacks. In fact, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) estimates that the skill gap is growing and could leave as many as 1.8 million cybersecurity jobs unfilled by 2022 nationally — […]
Last week, Dr. Lillian Bisson – a professor emerita who gave 41 years of service to Marymount University and is still a revered figure within the institution’s academic circles more than a decade after her retirement – passed away at the age of 80. The scholar of medieval literature, remembered well for her record […]
Applying to college can be a challenging process, but scholarship applications can be even more challenging! For many students, affording college can be difficult and securing scholarships is a must. We’ve compiled 14 tips that will help you successfully complete scholarship applications, write great scholarship essays and rock your scholarship interviews! Conquering the Application […]
