Every year, Marymount University’s College of Sciences and Humanities hosts the Marya McLaughlin Lecture in Media Communications and invites an inspirational journalist to speak about their experiences and their impact in the journalism field. These lectures provide a unique opportunity for students, whether studying in media or otherwise, to engage and learn from trailblazing leaders […]
Month: January 2024
President Becerra speaks on educational equity, economic opportunity at White House Hispanic Initiative meeting
Last week, the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics convened its fifth meeting at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Designed to demonstrate the Administration’s commitment to workforce development and economic opportunities for Hispanics, the event also allowed commissioners to gather ideas for recommendations they […]
Washington Business Journal: Executive Insights with President Irma Becerra
In the fourth year of Executive Insights, Washington Business Journal Publisher Alex Orfinger is joined by President Irma Becerra, Ph.D., of Marymount University, to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead for Marymount University in Greater Washington in 2024 and beyond. Watch the video on the Washington Business Journal’s website. […]
Board Chair Peter Converse focuses on meaningful, continued progress for Marymount
The Converse family name is a familiar one at Marymount University’s campus, especially for anyone who has frequented the institution’s athletic facilities in recent years. But the namesake of the Marymount Saints fieldhouse and sports complex is far from the only mark they have left on the University. This past July, Peter Converse began […]
Marymount announces 2024 Halo Award winners
Marymount University will recognize one alumna and two community members for their professional achievements and service to others at the 2024 Halo Awards Ceremony and Dinner. Recipients will be celebrated at the City Club of Washington on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 6-9 pm. The program will include a cocktail hour, dinner and awards […]
Forbes: How leaders can learn the art of purposeful risk-taking
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. When I think of an organization needing to assume risk to push its boundaries and reach stretch goals, no other organization comes to my mind than the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The scientific […]
Cybersecurity student’s data privacy research earns acclaim
In a digital landscape increasingly fraught with cyber threats, the cybersecurity field has surged to the forefront of computer sciences — attracting a wave of professionals ready to confront its ever-shifting challenges. Aspiring cybersecurity scholars are getting involved by crafting methodologies, conducting important research, attending conferences and unveiling insightful work to pave the way […]
Marymount appoints Joshua Harless as VP of Marketing & Communications
Following a comprehensive national search, Marymount University named Joshua Harless its first Vice President of Marketing and Communications. He will plan and implement a strategic, integrated approach across all University marketing initiatives, programs and activities. Scheduled to begin his work on Tuesday, January 16, he will serve on President Irma Becerra’s Cabinet and report […]