Creating Student-Centered Classrooms: Strategies for K-12 Teachers

Across all levels of education, teachers have realized that student choice and voice can play a powerful role in the learning experience. When educators prioritize student autonomy in learning, they can improve learning outcomes and create a classroom culture that supports collaboration and enhances student motivation. By relying on K-12 teaching strategies for student-centered learning, you can create a more positive and effective learning environment […]

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Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms in Special Education

Every child deserves a robust, high-quality education, which means that teachers must actively work to accommodate the diverse needs of all learners in their classrooms. Special education teachers often rely on advanced strategies that address student diversity and enable differentiated instruction within the classroom environment. By exploring the leading inclusive teaching practices and learning more […]

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The Role of Cultural Competence in Advanced Counseling Practice

As the stigma surrounding mental health continues to be lifted, an increased number of people are seeking out counseling services, which is highlighting the importance of effective multicultural counseling. To increase community engagement and ensure that as many people as possible have access to empathetic and supportive counseling services, counselors must actively work to reduce cultural biases and enhance their […]

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Chronic Disease Prevention: How Public Health Educators Make a Difference

The field of public health focuses on protecting and enhancing the health of all individuals within a given population. With an emphasis on preventive healthcare and mental wellness, public health education plays a crucial role in this multifaceted field. In an effort to improve overall community health, many public health educators actively develop health awareness […]

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Marymount Women’s Lacrosse’s Taylor Chepren named to Allstate NACDA Good Works Team

Marymount Women’s Lacrosse’s Taylor Chepren named to Allstate NACDA Good Works Team

Marymount University Women’s Lacrosse student-athlete Taylor Chepren has been named to the 2024-25 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team. She is one of just 20 spring student-athletes from across NCAA Divisions I, II and III and the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) to be honored with this recognition.  “Being named to the Allstate NACDA Good […]

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President Becerra delivers keynote at regional summit to advance Hispanic and Latino pathways in higher education

President Becerra delivers keynote at regional summit to advance Hispanic and Latino pathways in higher education

Marymount University President Irma Becerra delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Summit for Advancing the Higher Education Pathway in the Southeast for Hispanics and Latinos, held at the University of South Carolina (USC) last month. The event, co-hosted by USC’s Latino and Hispanic Faculty Caucus and SC Centro Latino, brought together a wide range […]

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Marymount’s 2025 Giving Day unites community in powerful show of support

Marymount’s 2025 Giving Day unites community in powerful show of support

In a moving demonstration of school spirit and philanthropic commitment, Marymount University celebrated another successful Giving Day last week—one that brought together students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to support the University’s mission and future. Spanning 24 hours from noon on Wednesday, April 9 through noon on Thursday, April 10—with additional gifts accepted through Friday […]

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Marymount’s 2025 Halo Awards Gala raises $295,000 for student emergency fund

Marymount’s 2025 Halo Awards Gala raises $295,000 for student emergency fund

Excellence, service and generosity were celebrated at Marymount University’s 2025 Halo Awards Ceremony and Gala, held last month at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. A signature event in the University’s ongoing 75th anniversary festivities, the evening honored distinguished members of the Marymount community while raising crucial funds to benefit students facing unexpected financial […]

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Marymount celebrates 30 years of beloved mascot at inaugural birthday bash

Marymount celebrates 30 years of beloved mascot at inaugural birthday bash

Last week, the Marymount community gathered to wish Bernie, the University’s beloved mascot, an early 30th birthday.  Bernie the St. Bernard was adopted as Marymount’s lovable mascot on April 15, 1995, to help build school spirit at athletic events and other functions. The original artwork for Bernie was created by Graphic Design alumnus Anthony Valinote […]

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Marymount’s Nursing, Physical Therapy programs rise in 2025 U.S. News graduate school rankings

Marymount’s Nursing, Physical Therapy programs rise in 2025 U.S. News graduate school rankings

Marymount University continues to gain national recognition with the newly released 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Rankings, which feature significant increases that showcase the institution’s academic excellence, student success and career readiness. In the latest rankings, Marymount’s Master’s in Nursing (MSN) program climbed an impressive 39 spots to secure the No. […]

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