Earlier this month, we honored and celebrated the Class of 2022 at Marymount University through our 71st annual commencement ceremonies. These graduates have had quite the journey — starting their higher education in a much simpler time, experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic in the middle of their collegiate studies, and now graduating and embarking on […]
Month: May 2022
3 ways to start preparing for your final year of high school
Dear rising high school senior — after three years of dedicated schoolwork, you’re on the cusp of your senior year! Congratulations are in order, but now is not the time to rest on your laurels. It’s time to prepare for the upcoming year, and the next four after that as well! You’ve probably already […]
Marymount competes with Catholic University in inaugural Pope’s Cup
In a ceremony hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Arlington on Thursday afternoon, the Catholic University of America Cardinals received the inaugural Pope’s Cup over the Marymount Saints. A group of administrators from each university were on hand for the ceremony that saw Most Rev. Michael Francis Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, present the trophy […]
Nomination period open for Marymount’s second-annual Halo Awards
Marymount University will recognize alumni, faculty, community members and organizations for their achievements and service to others through the second-annual Halo Awards. Recipients will be celebrated at the Halo Awards dinner on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The call for nominations is currently open, with a deadline of Friday, July 15 to submit names for […]
Why two-year degree holders should transfer to complete their bachelor’s
Though two-year degrees are a well-known option for students looking to save time and money on their education, there are many long-term factors that make the traditional four-year bachelor’s degree a great option for many students. For those enrolled in a two-year associate’s degree program, transferring colleges to a four-year program may seem daunting […]
MU’s TechSet program wins Education Technology Innovation Award
It was only about one year ago that the idea for Marymount University’s TechSet program was developed, with a mission of preparing college juniors and seniors to succeed as new employees in fast-moving technology jobs in the national capital region. Now, after just one pilot semester, it’s already receiving incredible acclaim from area business […]
‘Golden Aura’ Portfolio in Motion unites Marymount community in person
For the first time since 2019, the Marymount University community gathered together face to face to enjoy the premiere student fashion event of the year, Portfolio in Motion. Fully planned and produced by Marymount students in the Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs, participating Saints wowed captivated audiences at the Rose Benté Lee Center […]
Over 1,000 receive degrees at MU’s 71st annual commencement
Continuing a new tradition that began last year, Marymount University held its 71st annual commencement ceremonies this past weekend outside on the Converse Family Field at the institution’s Main Campus in Arlington. Celebrating the Class of 2022, commencement ceremonies were held from May 13-15 for students who qualified for graduation from the Fall 2021, […]
3 ways you can prepare for the FAFSA right now
One of the biggest challenges for college students and their families is financing a college education. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of college spiked 32 percent between 2011 and 2019. But while costs have increased, getting a college education has become more important than ever for landing a stable job. […]
Sun Gazette: Marymount grads lauded for talents, perseverance
The past two years have highlighted the need for passionate new members of the health-care and educational professions, and the first of three commencement exercises held by Marymount University the weekend of May 13-15 gave students in the university’s College of Health and Education their moment to both celebrate success and mull what comes […]