February 2026

Marymount’s Dr. Nicci Dowd named president of international organization’s special education division

Posted on February 26, 2026 by nmunson

Dr. Nicci Dowd, Assistant Professor in Marymount University’s School of Education, has begun a one-year term as president of the Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES), a section of the Council for Exceptional Children. She becomes the first African American president in the organization’s 37-year history, a historic milestone reflecting her professional leadership and longstanding commitment to inclusive education. DISES promotes global knowledge exchange, collaboration, human rights and […]

Black History Month panel highlights career success and workforce leadership

Posted on February 26, 2026 (February 26, 2026) by adauches

As part of its Black History Month celebration, Marymount University’s Black Student Union (BSU) brought alumni and community leaders to campus for a panel on navigating challenges in the workforce and the professional world. “We have the unique privilege of hearing from an incredible panel of professionals who have not only excelled in their fields, but have […]

Saints tackle ethics, business topics at 2026 VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl

Posted on February 20, 2026 (February 20, 2026) by adauches

Four Marymount students traveled to Richmond, Va. for the 2026 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) Applied Ethics Bowl on February 13, debating topics based on the theme, “Ethics and Business.” Established in 1997, the Applied Ethics Bowl seeks to bring together students from across the Commonwealth to strengthen their public speaking skills, foster interdisciplinary […]

Marymount alumnus brews success through campus-grown coffee shop

Posted on February 18, 2026 (February 18, 2026) by adauches

When Jaydon Early ’25 graduated from high school, he sought to pursue something different from his childhood in rural Stanardsville, Va. He wanted to use his entrepreneurial spirit to build something bigger than himself. After discovering Marymount’s close-knit community, he moved to Northern Virginia and enrolled in the University’s Business Administration program. “I liked the […]

Spring 2026 Career Fair strengthens workforce pathways with record employer participation

Posted on February 18, 2026 by nmunson

Marymount University’s Lee Center gymnasium was filled with energy on Tuesday as 60 employers and 330 students gathered for the institution’s largest-ever career fair event. Representing industries ranging from health care and technology to finance, education and public safety, employers came ready to recruit Saints for internships and part-time and full-time roles. Twenty of those organizations serve […]

Marymount University welcomes nineteen venerable monks to campus as part of the cross-country ‘Walk for Peace’

Posted on February 13, 2026 by adauches

On February 9, 2026, hundreds of people flooded Marymount’s campus, hoping to catch a glimpse of the nineteen Buddhist monks who would be arriving on campus as part of their cross-country ‘Walk for Peace.’ The monks, from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and other Theravada Buddhist monasteries worldwide, began their […]

Saints spread the love through ongoing service initiatives and community engagement

Posted on February 12, 2026 (February 12, 2026) by adauches

This Valentine’s Day, Marymount University is celebrating a different kind of love: the service, compassion and community impact that underpins the University’s mission. Over the past year, Marymount students have completed a record number of service hours and participated in brand new initiatives to help create real impact in the local community. And with a […]

Marymount unveils permanent Churchill collection alongside launch of new University podcast

Posted on February 6, 2026 (February 6, 2026) by adauches

Marymount University will soon welcome a new permanent collection to its Emerson G. Reinsch Library, one that looks to history to spark timely conversations about leadership, courage and civic responsibility today. On February 10, the University will officially unveil the Winston Churchill Collection, a curated selection of memorabilia celebrating the life and legacy of one […]

Marymount University’s Halo Awards Ceremony returns for 2026 to recognize community leaders and support student success

Posted on February 4, 2026 (March 23, 2026) by adauches

Celebrate excellence and purpose at Marymount’s 2025 Halo Awards Gala

Join Marymount University friends, donors, and community members for the 2026 Halo Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the iconic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., for an unforgettable evening of celebration and purpose. This year’s black-tie gala will be chaired by Marymount’s distinguished alumna and CEO of Ridgewells Catering, Susan Lacz ’83. Now in its fifth […]

Faculty artists explore process and practice in “Iterations” panel and exhibition at Marymount’s Cody Gallery

Posted on February 2, 2026 by adauches

On January 21, Marymount University’s School of Design and Art hosted a faculty panel event celebrating “Iterations,” an exhibition showcasing the creative work of Marymount faculty across the Design and Art, Fashion Design, and Interior Architecture and Design programs. Held in conjunction with the exhibition at the Cody Gallery, the event offered students, faculty and […]