When you think about interior architecture and design, you likely associate it with visual appeal and aesthetic choices. Elements like core structural integrity and housing codes may also spring to mind. However, few people will immediately consider the all-important ergonomic elements of interior architecture that play a pivotal part in this field across a broad […]
Counselors have the unique opportunity to work closely with their clients and empower them with the tools and strategies they need to overcome some of life’s biggest challenges. But before you can begin making breakthroughs with your clients, you will need to understand the role that trust and empathy play in fostering client relationships. Understanding Empathy […]
As healthcare leaders focus on quality improvement in nursing, an increasing number of employers are focusing their hiring efforts on BSN-prepared nurses. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree not only equips nursing students with the practical, technical and clinical skills required to care for patients at their bedside, but it also promotes healthcare management skills and […]
When she first arrived on Marymount’s campus, Elizabeth Llop-Rojo ‘69 was uncertain about what to expect. Although she was born in the U.S., she didn’t connect much with American culture. Her father was in the foreign service, so Elizabeth and her three sisters—Rita, Louisa and Ann—were raised and educated in South America. “My parents wanted […]
For many living with Parkinson’s disease, even simple tasks and activities can become monumental challenges. However, in a groundbreaking research study led by Marymount University and the nonprofit Up Ending Parkinson’s, patients challenge that narrative as they improve their mobility, balance and mental health at local rock climbing gyms and cliffs. The research explores the […]
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. The legacy of the British and Dutch trading companies of the 1600s laid the foundation for one of the most influential legal inventions of our time—the corporation. These legal entities, which serve as a vehicle for collective action […]
