Aiming to highlight the transformative potential of virtual reality in housing design for aging populations, Marymount University made a significant impact at HUD’s 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase. Held on the National Mall from June 7-9, this event – in its fourth year – raises awareness about innovative and affordable housing designs and technologies that can […]
Marymount University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2024-2025 academic year. It is a prestigious honor highlighting the institution’s commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education and welcoming environment where students explore their passions, pursue their dreams, positively impact the world and Learn with Purpose. Marymount earned College of Distinction status overall […]
Six Marymount University students and two faculty advisors traveled to Luxembourg earlier this month to participate in the 2024 Transatlantic Dialogue Conference and discuss the theme of ‘Soft Power in Uncertain Times.’ This was the first time Marymount was invited to participate in the conference, joining students and lecturers from U.S. and European institutions such […]
Marymount University’s School of Education and the nonprofit Porto Charities have collaborated to launch a new scholarship program designed to support special education teachers and educators employed by the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Porto Charities, which aims to increase educational and employment opportunities available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through grants and advocacy […]
About a decade ago, Chantal Bserani was given less than a five percent chance of survival. But last month, she stood on the stage at Marymount University’s Spring 2024 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, speaking to a crowd of hundreds while celebrating a milestone in her pursuit of a new career helping others. Bserani, a 52-year-old mother […]
Kelsey Kirrene ’24 has always loved two very different things — rhinestones and robotics. She remembers her younger self as a ‘girly girl,’ but also a tinkerer who always built things. “I was always playing with Barbies. But I didn’t build my Barbie a dream house, I built her a rocket ship.” Thanks to her […]
Courtney White ‘23 never thought she would lead a nonprofit, let alone one that would impact state legislation. But in April 2021, she found herself at the helm of the Love Like Adam Foundation after the tragic death of her cousin, Adam Oakes, due to hazing. On February 27, 2021, the 19-year-old freshman at Virginia […]
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. They say it’s lonely at the top. Why is that? Naz Behesti recalls an interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook where he notes that top leaders often feel isolated in their positions. It’s common knowledge that those in […]
Serco Inc. recently joined Marymount University in a mutual collaboration to educate ‘Serco Students.’ Through this arrangement, the company provides its employees with access to high-quality and accredited undergraduate and graduate courses at Marymount to boost their careers and skill development. Provided that employees meet Marymount’s admissions criteria, they can enroll in courses through the […]
School of Technology and Innovation Director Alex Mbaziira with Marymount students Designed to equip students with foundational skills necessary to excel in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, Marymount University’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree fills a critical need for today’s and tomorrow’s workforce. Located in Marymount’s School of Technology and Innovation […]
