Center for Optimal Aging awarded grant in support of bilingual health program

Center for Optimal Aging awarded grant in support of bilingual health program

The Potomac Health Foundation has awarded its Howard L. Greenhouse Grant to Marymount’s Center for Optimal Aging to assist in the expansion of the University’s new ALOHA (Arlington Longitudinal Optimal Healthy Aging) initiative. With $150,000 in grant funding, the Center will transform the traditional health screening model into a mobile, community-focused wellness program designed to […]

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Alumnus gets first taste of professional soccer at Kings World Cup

Alumnus gets first taste of professional soccer at Kings World Cup

In a scene all too familiar to him, Leonardo Torres had a chance to sink the defining goal to keep Jynxzi FC alive in the second round of the Kings World Cup in Paris, mirroring a similar play in front of the Marymount University faithful a few years ago.  Beating the goalkeeper and booting a […]

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Marymount’s first Biomedical Engineering graduate reflects on research opportunities, impact

Marymount’s first Biomedical Engineering graduate reflects on research opportunities, impact

When Urooj Fatima walked across the stage at the 2025 College of Sciences and Humanities Commencement ceremony, she made history as Marymount’s first Biomedical Engineering graduate.  She began her Marymount journey in 2020, choosing to stay close to her family home in Virginia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally enrolled as a Biochemistry major, she switched […]

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Marymount educators return to Uganda for transformative teaching exchange

Marymount educators return to Uganda for transformative teaching exchange

This spring, a team of Marymount University educators traveled over 7,000 miles to rural eastern Uganda on a journey marked by connection, collaboration and the shared pursuit of meaningful education. Dr. Elizabeth Langran, Professor of Education, and Dr. Nicci Dowd, Assistant Professor of Education, led a group of diverse educators to the Bududa District from […]

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Senior wins Capital Speakers Club scholarship for academic excellence, resilience

Senior wins Capital Speakers Club scholarship for academic excellence, resilience

When Mia Clevano ‘26 came to Marymount from Durango, Colo., she knew a lot was riding on her.  “I am the first person in my family to go to college, so I definitely felt pressure to succeed and prove myself,” she said. “I didn’t know what to expect coming in—there was no roadmap for me, […]

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Marymount lecturer presents at Oxford Education Research Symposium

Marymount lecturer presents at Oxford Education Research Symposium

Dr. Denise Ball, lecturer in Marymount University’s School of Education and a veteran Catholic school leader, presented her research on teacher retention at the prestigious Oxford Education Research Symposium in England. Her presentation, “Strengthening Schools from Within: The Impact of Leadership and Culture on Teacher Retention,” explored how school climate and leadership play a pivotal […]

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Criminal Justice graduate wins service award for positive impact on campus

Criminal Justice graduate wins service award for positive impact on campus

At just 20 years old, Marymount University graduate Cara Craig ‘25 has two college degrees and is the recipient of the Sister Majella Berg Service Award, one of the institution’s highest honors. Now, she is setting her sights on graduate school and reforming the U.S. criminal justice system.  The Bowie, Md. native began her college […]

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Longtime Marymount leader Dr. Skye Donovan appointed Dean of the College of Health and Education

Longtime Marymount leader Dr. Skye Donovan appointed Dean of the College of Health and Education

Marymount University has officially named Dr. Skye Donovan as Dean of its College of Health and Education, following her service as Interim Dean since 2024. A member of the Marymount community for over 15 years, she brings extensive experience, transformational leadership and a personal commitment to the institution’s mission and values. “Since 2008, Dr. Donovan […]

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