In a year when many college administrators are bracing for the impact of federal funding cuts and tighter restrictions on international students, Marymount University in northern Virginia has just welcomed its largest freshman class ever, marking a second consecutive year of record enrollment. If the Arlington-based Marymount has cracked the code, it has done so by focusing […]
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. Today’s societal challenges are increasingly complex. From workforce development and public health to the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence, no single sector has all the answers. That is why I believe collaboration between higher education, business […]
At Marymount University in Arlington, faculty, staff, students and religious gathered for the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit at the campus’ Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel Sept. 3. But the annual Mass had an additional significance this year. The Mass, celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, continued the university’s yearlong celebration of its 75th […]
Last week, Marymount University’s Office of Student Engagement hosted student organizations for the annual club fair, offering students the opportunity to learn more about campus activities. Several new clubs made their debut, including an all-student a cappella group, an Ethiopian and Eritrean student organization and a Latino student professional development group. Below is a list […]
Project-based learning (PBL) is transforming the way students engage with education. It moves beyond rote memorization and test preparation to emphasize hands-on exploration, collaborative learning strategies, and critical thinking. In K–12 classrooms, this approach allows learners to tackle real-world challenges and develop meaningful connections between subjects where they can, in turn, take greater ownership of […]
The impact of nursing education can set you up for long-term success in the profession. Beyond just fast-tracking your pathway to a degree, pursuing an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program means building the essential skills you’ll need to thrive in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment. These programs are designed to prepare students to […]
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) can be one of the most rewarding steps in advancing your career, but it may also accompany considerable challenges — especially when you’re balancing work and study alongside personal commitments. Between demanding academic schedules, networking events, leadership opportunities, and responsibilities outside the classroom, students sometimes find themselves stretched […]
Cultural competence has become an essential pillar of effective public health promotion. Health education and outreach programs are most successful when they not only provide accurate information but also resonate with the values, beliefs, and lived experiences of the communities they serve. Without cultural awareness in healthcare, even the best-intentioned initiatives can fall short — […]
JP Novin introduced Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University, who shared her extensive background in AI research and discussed how AI is transforming the workforce and education, including Marymount University’s new AI degree and minor programs. Dr. Irma Becerra explained the university’s “Momentum” strategic plan, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and prepares students for AI’s […]
