Schedule of events for Black History Month 2025 at Marymount

Schedule of events for Black History Month 2025 at Marymount

In honor of Black History Month, Marymount University’s Office of Student Engagement and Black Student Union will collaborate to bring a host of fun and meaningful events to campus. From career panels to candy grams, there is a way for everyone to join in on the Black History Month celebrations!  — February 1 Black History […]

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The Role of Technology in Modern Nursing Education

Throughout your nursing degree program, you can expect to learn foundational knowledge about the healthcare industry while developing the clinical skills required to care for patients. However, selecting a degree program that emphasizes e-learning for nursing students is also important. Technology plays a pivotal role in the modern healthcare landscape, and it is expected to have […]

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The Evolution of Interior Architecture: Blending Form and Function

While it may be difficult to imagine a world without interior design today, the reality is that this field hasn’t been around forever. If you’re considering studying interior design, it’s essential to understand the history of interior design and architecture. This knowledge helps you balance form and function in your work, a key aspect of […]

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The Importance of Curriculum Design in Modern Education

As the educational landscape continues to evolve rapidly in the wake of the global pandemic, educators and administrators are working tirelessly to develop student engagement strategies that improve outcomes and increase equity in the learning environment. Curriculum development rests at the core of the leading inclusive education strategies, increasing the demand for educators with advanced curriculum planning skills. What Is Curriculum Design? […]

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Career Paths for Counseling Graduates: Beyond the Traditional Therapy Setting

Students pursuing a graduate degree in counseling are often unaware that there are career opportunities available beyond traditional counseling roles. While working as a counselor or therapist can be incredibly rewarding, exploring the alternative career options available can help students pursue a path that best aligns with their personal interests and professional goals. Expanding Horizons: […]

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Marymount’s Dr. Rita Wong retires after 30 years of groundbreaking service

Marymount’s Dr. Rita Wong retires after 30 years of groundbreaking service

After three decades of transformative contributions to Marymount University in academia and research, Dr. Rita Wong retires at the end of this month.  She joined Marymount in 1995 after a 12-year tenure at the University of Connecticut, where she developed expertise in geriatrics and physical therapy education. Viewing her new role at Marymount as an […]

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Marymount’s Director of Counseling highlights Clinical Mental Health Clinic

Marymount's Director of Counseling highlights Clinical Mental Health Clinic

In this episode of “Faculty in Focus,” we spotlight Dr. Lisa Jackson-Cherry, Director of the School of Counseling within the College of Health and Education. She highlights the newly opened CMHC Training Clinic, the importance of mental health resources and her hopes that her work will positively impact the DMV area for years to come.    How did you […]

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Alumna reflects on her time working in the White House

Alumna reflects on her time working in the White House

Few people can say their first full-time job was in the White House. However, through hard work and the “grace of God,” Marymount University alumna Joetta Appiah ‘24 landed a coveted role as a communications assistant in the Office of the Vice President of the United States.  “Never in a million years would I have […]

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Marymount University Spring 2025 Events (January-February)

Marymount University Spring 2025 Events (January-February)

Welcome back students, faculty and staff!  We hope you had a restful and joy-filled holiday season and are excited about all this new year has to offer. Marymount will host various events to kick off the Spring 2025 semester and celebrate the beginning of our 75th anniversary year. Go Saints! — January 16 Spring Club Fair […]

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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Curriculum & Instruction: Integrating SEL Into Everyday Lessons

On any given day in the classroom, students will study language arts, explore new math concepts and test out scientific theories. However, in recent years, teachers and administrators have been working together to implement a new subject into the curriculum — social-emotional learning (SEL). In an age when children of all ages are struggling with […]

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