2023 Portfolio in Motion event emphasizes innovation, ingenuity

2023 Portfolio in Motion event emphasizes innovation, ingenuity

  Portfolio in Motion, Marymount University’s premiere student-led fashion show, returned to the institution’s Main Campus last week with the theme of ‘Millennium: The Chrome Age.’ Over three nights, the performance delivered an immersive experience that ‘stimulated the audience and made them question what the future of fashion holds.’ “It was an amazing show of […]

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Marymount appoints Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee as next Dean of College of Health and Education

Marymount appoints Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee as next Dean of College of Health and Education

  Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee has been selected as the next Dean of the College of Health and Education at Marymount University. Starting in June 2023, she will lead a respected and innovative College consisting of four Schools of nursing, health sciences, education and counseling. Her appointment was the result of a comprehensive national search process […]

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5 tips for starting your scholarship search the right way

5 tips for starting your scholarship search the right way

  Applying to college is challenging, but applying for scholarships can be even more challenging! For many students, affording college is difficult and applying for scholarships is a must. We know that the thought of applying for scholarships can be daunting, so we want to share five tips to help you get started. So where […]

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Honors students present research, engage in service at 2023 VCHC Conference

Honors students present research, engage in service at 2023 VCHC Conference

  This past weekend, honors program students and faculty from higher education institutions across both Virginia and West Virginia traveled to Longwood University to attend the 2023 Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC) Conference, with the theme of ‘Global Connections.’ Representing 20 percent of all research presentations at the Conference was a group of Marymount University […]

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Marymount’s Dr. Gwendolyn Francavillo receives prestigious leadership award

Marymount’s Dr. Gwendolyn Francavillo receives prestigious leadership award

  The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) has recognized Dr. Gwendolyn Roberts Francavillo, Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance at Marymount University, with its coveted Established Professional Outstanding Leadership Award in honor of her leadership, work and continued support for the advancement of the health education and promotion profession. NCHEC’s Leadership […]

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Marymount’s Future100 Interior Design winner inspired to create ‘unique spaces that change a person’s life’

Marymount’s Future100 Interior Design winner inspired to create ‘unique spaces that change a person’s life’

  For the third year in a row, an Interior Design student at Marymount University has been named as a Future100 Interior Design winner by Metropolis Magazine, which honors the most talented students at the best interior design and architecture schools in the U.S. and Canada each year. Natalia Laykov, a senior at Marymount, was […]

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Why you should visit colleges after you’ve been accepted

Why you should visit colleges after you've been accepted

  Congratulations! You have been accepted to college! At this point in your admissions process, you may be juggling a number of higher education options if you’ve received multiple acceptances. How do you make the right choice? Even if you’ve already visited the campuses before, you may want to travel to them again now that […]

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Forbes: Three traits of courageous leadership

Forbes: Three traits of courageous leadership

Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. A few weeks ago, I found a fascinating article in HBR on courageous leadership. The author explains how prior and outdated notions of courage refer to the “tough guy” view: physically strong, aggressive and infallible. But there […]

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Marymount’s Early Learning Academy nears completion, Fall 2023 opening

Marymount’s Early Learning Academy nears completion, Fall 2023 opening

  Designed to fill a critical and deepening local workforce need as professionals with young children return to the office, Marymount University’s new Early Learning Academy is nearing its Fall 2023 launch date as staff prepare to offer an exceptional early childhood learning experience. A year-round, full-day program for preschoolers of ages 2.5-5, the Early […]

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Undocumented, first-generation Marymount student receives Newman Civic Fellowship

Undocumented, first-generation Marymount student receives Newman Civic Fellowship

  Karla Mercado Dorado, a junior at Marymount University, has been selected to receive Campus Compact’s 2023-2024 Newman Civic Fellowship. She is one of 154 civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico who form this year’s cohort and are recognized for their outstanding commitment to creating positive change in communities locally and around […]

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