Marymount University President Irma Becerra joined higher education leaders from across the nation this week as a featured speaker at Inside Higher Ed’s 2025 U.S. Universities Summit, held in Hoboken, N.J. on October 13-14. The invitation-only event convened more than 150 presidents, chancellors and provosts from over 75 colleges and universities to explore the evolving […]
As Marymount University celebrates its 75th anniversary year, it also celebrates another impressive milestone—a new all-Hispanic executive board of the Student Government Association (SGA). This year sees senior Sofia Jubraj elected by students to serve as SGA President, senior Adriana Rodriguez-Denner as Vice President, junior Isabella Rivera as Secretary and senior Richard Flores as Treasurer. […]
Marymount University has announced Dr. Lisa Turissini, Professor of Education and former Director of the School of Education, as the recipient of the 2026 Faculty Halo Award, one of the institution’s highest honors. She will be formally recognized at Marymount’s 75th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, October 17 from 5:30-6 pm in the Ballston Center Auditorium, […]
Michael J. Hershman, an internationally recognized expert on transparency, accountability, governance, litigation and security issues, has been elected Chair of Marymount University’s Board of Trustees. Hershman brings decades of global leadership experience to the role. His career began in military intelligence and government service, including as an investigator for the Senate Watergate Committee during the […]
Last month, student leaders announced the founding of a Marymount University chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), a national organization aimed at creating career development opportunities for Hispanic students and allies. Leading the student chapter are senior business majors Rudy Sanchez and Adriana Rodriguez-Denner, who will be serving as president and […]
Marymount University has once again been recognized for its leadership in cybersecurity education, receiving a Department of War DoD Cyber Service Academy (CSA) grant for the 2025–2026 academic year. This marks the second year in a row that Marymount has earned the competitive award, which supports the development of future leaders in the federal cyber […]
