March 2026

New student organization, She Leads, seeks to empower women in business and beyond

Posted on March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2026) by adauches

Marymount students are carving out a new space for connection, confidence and career exploration with the launch of She Leads, a student organization dedicated to empowering women across disciplines. The club’s debut, occurring during Women’s History Month, is a celebration of women’s achievements and a forward-looking commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders. Founded by senior Business Administration student […]

Marymount community remembers Sister Irene Cody

Posted on March 30, 2026 by nmunson

Sister Irene Cody, RSHM, a beloved educator and longtime campus presence at Marymount University, passed away on February 11 at the age of 100. Marymount will celebrate a Memorial Mass to honor her life and legacy on Wednesday, April 1 at noon in the Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel. Members of the University community, along […]

Two Marymount design students recognized in national Steelcase competition

Posted on March 26, 2026 by adauches

Marymount University design students are gaining recognition for their work on a global stage after earning top placements in the prestigious Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition, one of the leading contests for emerging designers. Anastasiia “Ana” Skvortsova, a Master of Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) student, was named a top five finalist in February while […]

Inaugural Voices of Purpose episode dives into female leadership, civic engagement

Posted on March 24, 2026 (March 27, 2026) by adauches

To celebrate the conclusion of Women’s History Month, Marymount University released the inaugural episode of its new presidential podcast, Voices of Purpose, exploring democratic values that shape ethical leadership. Guided by the principles of Winston Churchill—liberty and democracy, moral courage, global leadership, civic engagement and free enterprise—the Voices of Purpose podcast fosters transformative conversations with leaders from business, government, education and beyond. Recorded live on February […]

Marymount Engineering team earns top-quartile finish at national Lockheed Martin ethics competition

Posted on March 19, 2026 by nmunson

Students from Marymount University’s Engineering program represented the institution on the national stage at the 2026 Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition, held late last month at the Lockheed Martin Center for Leadership Excellence in Bethesda, Md. The annual competition brings together undergraduate engineering teams from across the country to tackle complex fictional scenarios […]

Marymount athletic trainer to receive honors for life-saving actions at Women’s Basketball game

Posted on March 18, 2026 (March 19, 2026) by adauches

What began as a routine collegiate basketball game on January 31 turned into a lifesaving moment for a Lee Center spectator, as Marymount University assistant athletic trainer Shea Taylor sprang into action. While the Marymount Women’s Basketball team prepared for an afternoon game against Saint Elizabeth University, Taylor was busy prepping the athletic training room and organizing supplies. Moments later, a Marymount graduate assistant rushed in with urgent news. “She told me someone had fallen,” Taylor recalled. “I […]

Four new members appointed to Marymount’s Board of Trustees

Posted on March 16, 2026 by nmunson

Marymount University has appointed four distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees—Gregg Ficery, Ashley K. Lunkenheimer, Markus Weiss and Leslie Wolfson. They join a governing body that provides strategic oversight and guidance for the University’s continued growth and mission-driven impact. “Marymount benefits immensely from leaders who bring professional excellence and a deep commitment to service,” said Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University. […]

“The Joy Lab” exhibit brings faith, fun to Marymount’s Cody Gallery

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

Marymount University’s Cody Gallery opened a brand-new exhibit in February, “The Joy Lab,” featuring multimedia creations by Baltimore-based artist Sanah Brown-Bowers. The immersive exhibition honors family, faith and Black history through color, storytelling and bold material exploration. “We are incredibly proud to present Sanah’s work here at Marymount and be her first official university exhibit,” said Mary Proenza, Cody Gallery Director and Associate Professor of Art in Marymount’s School of […]

Marymount names Jim Adkins as Vice President for Finance and Operations & Treasurer

Posted on March 4, 2026 by nmunson

Jim Adkins has been appointed as Marymount University’s new Vice President for Finance and Operations & Treasurer. An accomplished executive, he has more than 22 years of experience in accounting and finance, including 17 years in higher education, and will hold a key seat on the President’s Cabinet. In his role, Adkins will provide executive leadership and strategic oversight […]

Marymount announces 2026 Commencement speakers and ceremony dates

Posted on March 2, 2026 by nmunson

This May, about 860 students will receive their degrees during Marymount University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies, held from May 16-17 at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington. The Class of 2026 includes 376 undergraduate students and 488 graduate students, including 250 doctoral candidates who will participate in Marymount’s annual hooding ceremony […]