Designing Effective Health Campaigns: Strategies for Public Health Educators

Designing effective health campaigns is essential to improving health equity and reducing the systemic barriers in today’s communities. Those interested in a career in public health education and promotion will not only need to learn the basics of health communication, but also the advanced strategies required to create compelling and effective public health education campaigns. Understanding the Fundamentals of Health Campaigns Before […]

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Career Opportunities With a Doctorate in Cybersecurity

If you’re already established in the cybersecurity field and are looking to take your career to the next level, have you considered pursuing a doctorate degree in cybersecurity? Today, with the increased frequency and sophistication of online threats, organizations need skilled and confident cybersecurity leaders to protect their data and bolster their security frameworks. A […]

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Advancing Health Equity: The Mission of Public Health Education and Promotion

As providers continue to raise awareness about the importance of cultural competence in healthcare and public health experts push for equitable access to healthcare, it’s become clear that health equity is a top priority in today’s society. Those interested in pursuing a career in health literacy and education should be aware of the disparities in healthcare access, as this will allow them […]

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Washington Business Journal: Marymount University achieves research university designation as it expands research footprint

Washington Business Journal: Marymount University achieves research university designation as it expands research footprint

Marymount University has been designated a Research University for 2025 by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation. This recognition reflects the institution’s commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation and addressing pressing societal challenges through impactful research initiatives. The classification was determined based on Marymount’s 2023 annual research expenditures of $2.6 million and the awarding […]

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The Arlington Catholic Herald: Catholic education administrators urged to ‘strengthen Catholic identity’

The Arlington Catholic Herald: Catholic education administrators urged to ‘strengthen Catholic identity’

Donna Carroll, president of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, is on a campaign to spread hope to Catholic colleges and universities amid troubling times. “Right now, our country is faced with uncertainty and polarizing dissent,” she said in a Feb. 27 talk at Marymount University in Arlington to Catholic educators and administrators. “Our […]

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Virginia lawmakers visit Marymount to recap 2025 legislative session

Virginia lawmakers visit Marymount to recap 2025 legislative session

Marymount University welcomed Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola, Virginia State Delegate Rip Sullivan and Marymount trustee Jim Dyke last week for an insightful discussion on the outcomes of the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session. Held on February 26 at the University’s Ballston Center, the event provided students, faculty, staff and the general public with a […]

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Forbes: How higher education can shape the next generation of leaders

Forbes: How higher education can shape the next generation of leaders

Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. Society thrives when citizens are informed, engaged and empowered. But today, I believe global challenges like authoritarianism, polarization and civic apathy pose significant threats to democratic systems worldwide. To confront these challenges, universities play a crucial […]

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