Marymount launches new Intensive English Language Program

Marymount launches new Intensive English Language Program

  This coming January, Marymount University will offer intermediate and advanced English classes for the first time through the institution’s newly-launched Intensive English Language Program (IELP). Catering to international students and other individuals for whom English is not a primary language, the Program assists students in meeting their English proficiency needs while also providing a […]

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Designers speak to MU students for Global Entrepreneurship Week

Designers speak to MU students for Global Entrepreneurship Week

  Last week, Marymount University’s College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT) joined over 20,000 organizations worldwide in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week, which through various lectures and seminars is utilized to help entrepreneurs transform their ideas into tangible action. To mark this occasion, the College of BILT hosted two renowned design entrepreneurs, Jomo Tariku […]

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Forbes: Four tips for employee performance evaluations in the new normal

Forbes: Four tips for employee performance evaluations in the new normal

Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. For years, business education has centered on leaders having the necessary data to inform decisions. In my early 20s, I worked in the local power industry as an engineer leading teams through various process improvement initiatives. […]

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4 ways college students can start building a network in D.C.

4 ways college students can start building a network in D.C.

  College students are (or should be) focused on successfully completing their four-year degree. But in the midst of homework, tests and having a social life, sometimes college students forget to make networking a priority. Networking is super important, and it offers you the chance to make valuable connections that may lead you to finding […]

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4 real perks of transferring to a close-knit college in D.C.

4 real perks of transferring to a close-knit college in D.C.

  Are you thinking about transferring colleges? If so, you’re not alone — because nearly half of all Marymount University graduates began their undergraduate education at another institution! That said, if you’ve decided to transfer schools, you may be interested in what perks exist when you choose to transfer to a close-knit college in the […]

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Stars of ‘Duty Free’ documentary visit MU for Speaker Series event

Stars of ‘Duty Free’ documentary visit MU for Speaker Series event

  Sian-Pierre Regis and Rebecca Danigelis, activists and stars of the 2021 documentary ‘Duty Free,’ were the featured speakers in the latest edition of Marymount University’s MUx Speaker Series, a thought-provoking series of presentations and conversations designed to transform motivation into action and ideas into change. Organized in collaboration with Marymount’s Center for Optimal Aging […]

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Sun Gazette: Marymount engineering professor lauded at state level

Sun Gazette: Marymount engineering professor lauded at state level

  Dr. Eric Bubar, the founding associate professor of engineering at Marymount University who is well-known for using his scientific and 3D-printing talents to support those in need locally and around the world, has been recognized by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) with an award for his dedication to higher education and student […]

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For second-straight year, MU’s PKP chapter earns Platinum status

For second-straight year, MU’s PKP chapter earns Platinum status

  The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, has recognized the Marymount University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi as a Circle of Excellence Platinum Chapter, the highest commendation a chapter can receive from the organization. The award is given to chapters that […]

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5 podcasts perfect for college-bound students

5 podcasts perfect for college-bound students

  As a college-bound student, it’s important to arm yourself with skills that really matter — social awareness, critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, monetary self-control and the drive to challenge conventional thinking. You probably already have a ton of things on your plate. So, instead of giving you another lengthy article or book to read […]

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Sun Gazette: Marymount president lauded for advocacy, outreach

Sun Gazette: Marymount president lauded for advocacy, outreach

  The Support Our Aging Religious (SOAR!) organization has honored Marymount University president Irma Becerra with its prestigious 2022 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for her dedicated work at the university and throughout her career in higher education. The award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves through their leadership and generosity in the Catholic community, […]

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