To close out the 2025-26 school year, Marymount University celebrated its 75th annual commencement ceremonies, honoring the achievements of the Class of 2026 during a series of events held May 16-17 at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. This year a total of 847 students received degrees as part of the Class of 2026, […]
On April 15, Marymount students and faculty gathered at the Ballston Center for the annual Student Research Conference, showcasing undergraduate and graduate research spanning global health, sustainable technology and equitable education. The event highlighted the central role of research in the Marymount experience. “Seeing the scope of research topics and methods applied by our students at every level is a true testament to the […]
On May 1, members of the Marymount community gathered in the Lee Center for the School of Design and Art’s 2026 Portfolio in Motion (PIM) fashion show, a student-run production celebrating creativity, collaboration and innovation in fashion design. This year’s theme, “Punk in Motion,” showcased a modern and dynamic interpretation of punk’s rebellious spirit. “Inspired by punk’s history of self-expression, individuality, and […]
Marymount University graduate Alexis Goodman ’25 was named one of two first-place winners in the prestigious WindowsWear Mentorship Program this April, held in partnership with luxury retailer Coach. With this achievement, she will spend the summer interning with Coach’s visual experience team at the company’s New York headquarters. Goodman is the sixth Marymount student to be recognized by WindowsWear since 2020. A Virginia native, she transferred […]
Marymount University welcomed students, faculty and community members to its Ballston Center on April 21 for the 2026 Bisson Lecture, an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in society. Titled “Hell Is Other Robots: Understanding What AI Is (And Isn’t),” the lecture featured Dr. Robin Zebrowski, professor of cognitive science […]
Becoming a caregiver wasn’t a choice for Maria Ghafoor—it was a necessity. When her son suffered a stroke at birth in 2015, she stepped away from the workforce to care for him full time, putting her career aspirations on hold for years. Alina Yllanes faced a different kind of uncertainty. As a single mother of […]
Marymount Women’s Flag Football picked up its second championship of the season on Sunday, as the team won the inaugural Jets ECAC Women’s Flag Football Championship, hosted at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Facility. The championship win came over Franciscan, 37-26, after the Saints won the semifinal round over familiar foe Eastern, 13-12. Jesenia Velez […]
