Six members of the Marymount community—including an alumna, honorary degree recipients, commencement speakers, a former trustee, and University President Dr. Irma Becerra—have been named to the Washington Business Journal’s 2025 Power 100 List, recognizing the region’s most influential leaders. Alumna Susan Lacz ’83 earned her second consecutive selection for her leadership as CEO of Ridgewells […]
Marymount University’s Early Learning Academy (ELA) is enhancing its innovative approach to early childhood education through the development of a new STEAM Lab and outdoor STEAM learning area, made possible by a $75,000 Child Care Capacity Building & Quality Improvement Grant awarded by the Arlington County Board and additional donor funding from Marymount trustee J. […]
Marymount University’s College of Sciences and Humanities welcomed over 30 alumni back to campus on October 31 for its Pathways from Graduation Conference, which featured a day of panels, presentations and networking opportunities for Political Science and International Relations students. Organized by Dr. Chad Rector, professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the […]
Marymount University has established a new partnership with York Catholic High School and renewed its existing agreement with Delone Catholic High School, strengthening access to higher education for students from both institutions. Through these collaborations, high school graduates who meet specific academic criteria will receive guaranteed admission to Marymount as well as renewable scholarships valued […]
In recognition of the bravery and dedication of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Marymount University hosted its annual Veterans Day Luncheon on November 12. Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered together to honor the University’s military-affiliated population and reflect on the enduring values of duty, leadership and service. The luncheon […]
Students, faculty and cybersecurity professionals gathered at Marymount University’s Ballston Center last week for the inaugural Cyber Saints WiCyS Conference, hosted by the Marymount University student chapter of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). With the theme of “Navigating AI’s Shift in Cybersecurity,” the event connected learners with industry experts through a series of skill-building technical workshops, […]
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world at a pace few anticipated. In nearly every industry—from health care and finance to media and education—AI is no longer a distant possibility but a present reality as it […]
Marymount University Women’s Tennis player Francesca Loiseau has been named the recipient of the 2026 NCAA Inspiration Award. She will receive the honor during the NCAA Honors Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C., held in conjunction with the NCAA Convention. The NCAA Inspiration Award is presented to current or former varsity letter-winners, […]
Take a moment to think about your finances — are you feeling anxious yet? If you’re like most college-bound students, preparing for tuition and miscellaneous college expenses can be intimidating, especially when you start to consider the rising cost of higher education. In-state and out-of-state tuition rates for four-year universities are on the rise, […]
