On Dec. 19, 2025 the voices of Marymount University’s Chamber Singers filled the White House with music as the ensemble took part in one of the nation’s most exclusive holiday traditions: performing during official White House Christmas tours. Selected as one of only 25 groups chosen from thousands of applicants nationwide, the Chamber Singers provided […]
Arlington, Va. — Marymount University has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading institutions for advancing women’s success, earning the No. 46 spot on America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026, a new national ranking released by Newsweek in partnership with Gender Fair. Notably, Marymount ranked No. 1 among all 32 Virginia colleges and universities […]
Arlington, Va. — Marymount University is proud to announce its inclusion as a new University Partner of the DC College Access Program (DC CAP Scholars), expanding access to Marymount’s academic programs and career-focused educational opportunities for students across Washington, D.C. Through this partnership, Marymount is now available to students applying for DC CAP’s University Partner […]
Nursing alumnus Young “John” Yauger ’00 has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the profession’s highest honors. Election to the academy recognizes nurses who have made sustained and significant contributions to health care through leadership, research, education and policy, and reflects Yauger’s twenty-five-year career, shaped by military service, […]
Marymount University has received a grant to lead the development of NOVATech Works, a new regional initiative designed to strengthen Northern Virginia’s technology workforce and create clearer pathways into high-demand tech careers. This project is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) […]
Gerizim Perez, a master’s student in Marymount University’s online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) program, has been named a 2025 Master’s Counseling Fellow with the National Board for Certified Counselors’ (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program. The competitive fellowship is designed to prepare future counselors to serve diverse populations and to strengthen the mental health workforce through […]
By: Dr. Louis Frisenda, Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs Enrollment Initiatives, Marymount University The Family Playbook: Practical Ways to Improve Attendance, Participation, and Completion Quick message: Families can boost student success by reinforcing routines, early help-seeking, and a simple recovery plan for missed classes—without taking over. Key takeaways for families Your role is to reinforce […]
By: Dr. Louis Frisenda, Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs Enrollment Initiatives, Marymount University Family Support and Student Success: What the Data Actually Says Quick message: Families still matter in college. Encouragement, structure, and autonomy support are associated with greater engagement and stronger persistence. Key takeaways for families Attendance is strongly linked to course grades and […]
By: Dr. Louis Frisenda, Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs Enrollment Initiatives, Marymount University Welcome to the Student Success Series This article launches a three-part series focused on one simple truth: showing up consistently is one of the strongest drivers of student success. Across higher education, attendance is closely tied to course performance, and steady performance […]
