Marymount University’s Malek School of Nursing Professions and VHC Health, a national leader in the professional practice of nursing, have agreed to a transformative partnership aiming to advance nursing education, research and practice while significantly impacting the nursing workforce and patient care in Northern Virginia and beyond. The agreement is supported by a pledge of […]
Month: August 2024
Sophomore Cybersecurity student shines at HACU-sponsored Capital One leadership program
For many students, summer is a time of relaxation. But it’s the perfect opportunity for others to sharpen their skills for the upcoming school year. Marymount University sophomore Luke Claudy, a Cybersecurity major and member of the Men’s Swimming team, spent part of his summer attending the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy and Leadership Program. A […]
Marymount’s Dr. Cassandra Good named a finalist for prestigious George Washington Prize
Marymount University Associate Professor of History Dr. Cassandra Good has been named one of five finalists for the 2024 George Washington Prize for her recent book, “First Family: George Washington’s Heirs and the Making of America.” This prestigious annual award recognizes the year’s finest works that advance a broader public understanding of early American history. […]
Forbes: Navigating unexpected external disruptions to organizational goals
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. Corporations, agencies and nonprofit organizations are frequently caught off guard by external events outside their control. Recent examples of this phenomenon include the global conflicts in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine and Congo; the COVID-19 pandemic affecting not […]
President Becerra named Board Vice Chair for Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
Marymount University President Irma Becerra was selected to serve as Vice Chair for the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area’s Board of Trustees. The Consortium’s governing body consists of the 18 member university presidents and the Consortium’s President and CEO. President Becerra joins Gallaudet University President and Consortium Board Chair Roberta Cordano on […]