Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. Today’s leaders are confronted daily with new leadership theories. For me, one approach stands out for its transformative nature — purpose-driven leadership. With purpose at the forefront, leaders can deliver benefits that ripple throughout organizations. As […]
Month: September 2023
How Marymount elevates transfer students’ success
Marymount University recognizes the integral role that transfer students play within its community. Their varied experiences, skills and perspectives enrich its academic environment in countless ways. However, despite their immense value, transfer students often encounter unique challenges that can complicate their educational journey. Marymount is dedicated to helping these students overcome obstacles and equipping […]
Washington Business Journal: CEOs of color in Greater Washington: This is how we make progress on C-suite diversity
The statistics remain grim: Only eight CEOs on the Fortune 500 this year were Black. Fifty-two Fortune 500 companies were led by women. Both numbers fall well short of Black and female representation in the overall U.S. population. We must make more progress. As part of our Influence with Inclusion program this year, the […]
Marymount makes gains in diversity, social mobility and strength of Nursing program in latest national rankings from U.S. News & World Report
After gaining national recognition for the first time by U.S. News & World Report one year ago, Marymount University continues to climb in multiple national categories in the organization’s latest Best Colleges Rankings. Marymount ranked third overall among all Virginia private institutions that are classified as national universities. The University also jumped 38 spots […]
Preparing tomorrow’s Catholic school leaders is Marymount professor’s passion
In this episode of “Faculty in Focus,” we hear from Sr. Patricia Helene Earl, Professor of Education and Director of Marymount University’s Catholic School Leadership Program (CSLP), and learn about her roots in Catholic education, the CSLP mission and her unwavering faith and love for Marymount and the Catholic community as a whole. Why Marymount? […]
MedStar Health opens new urgent care location at Marymount’s Ballston Center
Within Marymount University’s Ballston Center, MedStar Health has opened a new urgent care location to serve the surrounding community of Arlington, Va., including Marymount students, faculty and staff. The location occupies a 3,600-square-foot space on the first floor with six exam rooms, a lab area and 14 dedicated garage parking spaces with two hours […]
How to write a great scholarship application
Are you beginning to search and apply for college scholarships? Marymount University’s Admissions team has seen many applications, read numerous essays and sat through a number of interviews with applicants for prestigious awards. Based on these experiences, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you begin to apply for scholarships. 1. […]
Interior Design alumna named 2023 ‘Ones to Watch’ award winner
Cathleen Gruver, an award-winning interior designer and 2015 graduate of Marymount University’s Interior Design master’s program, has been named a 2023 ‘Ones to Watch’ award winner by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). ASID’s ‘Ones to Watch’ program identifies and recognizes rising leaders in the interior design industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential […]
Why you should visit colleges during your junior year
It’s your junior year of high school, and you’re eagerly awaiting all the treats your senior year has to offer — prom, senior privileges, graduation and college decisions! But try not to put off college visits, tours or interviews to your senior year. Exploring your college options during your junior year will give you […]