Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. The unprecedented shift in power that the AI era is bringing to the workplace means leaders need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. As we all know, change is never easy. The past few years have […]
On April 25, Marymount University’s Student Government Association will hold a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected student executive board. Among the new executives is president-elect Nick Blose, who will succeed current SGA president and graduating senior Nicholas Mariel. Blose, a Criminal Justice major from Emmaus, Pa. who plans to attend law school after […]
Next month, 928 students will receive their degrees over three days during Marymount University’s 73rd annual commencement ceremonies. The newest graduates of Marymount, Virginia’s first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution and the state’s most diverse private institution, will hear from three distinguished speakers – Hilton President and CEO Christopher Nassetta, Monumental Sports co-owner Raul Fernandez and […]
Dr. Julia Doto, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance at Marymount University, has received certification as a Climate for Health Ambassador through ecoAmerica, which empowers health care leaders to advocate for climate solutions. In this role, she will serve as a resource for companies, legislators and members of the general public who want […]
The story of Elene Japaridze, a junior political science and international relations major at Marymount University, is a narrative woven from the threads of her personal experiences with conflict and occupation in her homeland of Georgia. Growing up amidst the complexities of war and her father’s involvement as a soldier during the 2008 Russia […]
On April 15, Marymount University hosted representatives from Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus for an official signing ceremony that cements new accelerated course pathways for Marymount students interested in pursuing computer science or engineering at the graduate level. Over a dozen high-level administrators from both institutions gathered to witness the signing. The articulation agreements allow […]
Dr. Anne Magro has been appointed the next Dean of Marymount University’s College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT). Starting in May, she will lead a College at the cutting edge of innovation, with leading programs in domestic and international business and management, information technology, economics, design, art, cybersecurity and more. Following a […]
This Saturday, April 20, Marymount University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will host its ninth annual Marymount 5K. Attracting nearly 250 runners every year, the event raises funds to support patient care during the program’s yearly service learning trips. Proceeds are used to purchase medical supplies, expensive tests and screenings and patient education […]
On April 3, Marymount University’s Student Government Association (SGA) announced election results for the 2024-25 academic year. Rising senior Nickolas Blose, currently the SGA treasurer, will succeed graduating senior Nicholas Mariel as SGA president. With his time as SGA president drawing to a close, Mariel reflects on how serving the Marymount community has shaped […]
Marymount University recently celebrated the debut of its Early Learning Academy, marking “a significant milestone for the institution as it unveiled a state-of-the-art facility designed to cater to the educational needs of young children,” university officials said. Joining Marymount president Irma Becerra, board of trustees chair Peter Converse and other university personnel and academy staff […]
