Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. My interest in AI dates back to my early academic career years, back in the late 1990s, because of the direct connection with my field of research, knowledge management (KM). KM concerns itself with the discipline […]
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Forbes: Getting comfortable being uncomfortable in the era of AI
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. Leaders face daily pressures, in particular when addressing unanticipated problems. Oftentimes, we may think that a good leader should have all the answers. There is an obvious discomfort when we are in a situation where we […]
Washington Business Journal: Executive Insights with President Irma Becerra
In the fourth year of Executive Insights, Washington Business Journal Publisher Alex Orfinger is joined by President Irma Becerra, Ph.D., of Marymount University, to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead for Marymount University in Greater Washington in 2024 and beyond. Watch the video on the Washington Business Journal’s website. […]
Forbes: How leaders can learn the art of purposeful risk-taking
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. When I think of an organization needing to assume risk to push its boundaries and reach stretch goals, no other organization comes to my mind than the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The scientific […]
Forbes: Why principled leadership is vital to success
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. I was having dinner with a friend some years ago when a familiar, not-so-happy-face interrupted our meal: “Dr. Becerra—is that you? You gave me the only B in my MBA.” Afterward, my friend said, “Why don’t […]
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia is lagging in university-level research. Investing in private colleges can change that.
By Irma Becerra and Christopher Peace The Carnegie Commission’s pivotal move in 1973 to classify the diversity of higher education institutions was a testament to foresight, acknowledging the multifaceted roles these institutions serve in our nation’s educational and economic landscape. The upcoming 2025 revision of this framework, setting rigorous standards for “R1: Very High Research Spending […]
Forbes: How to build a culture of ethical leadership
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. In the world of research and business, trust is the cornerstone. Recently, a Harvard Business School professor, once known for her research on the psychology of cheating and dishonesty, has been accused of fraud involving deceit and […]
Gazette Leader: Marymount starts thinking about its upcoming 75th anniversary
As Marymount University gears up to turn 75 years old . . . Wait, let’s do that again. “We’re about to become 75 years young,” university president Irma Becerra said during a gathering of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington at the university’s main Arlington campus on Oct. 11. The clock is running, but there’s still […]
Gazette Leader: Marymount president receives Kiwanis Club’s community service award
Marymount University president Irma Becerra on Oct. 11 was presented with the Kiwanis Club of Arlington’s 2023 Community Service Award. Becerra, now entering her sixth year as the university’s president, was saluted for “all the amazing accomplishments you have had,” said Kiwanis Club president Linda Chandler. “You can tell this is a joyful place,” […]
Washington Business Journal: The Power 100 of 2023: Nonprofit leaders and educators behind Greater Washington’s revival
How do you cull a list of hundreds and hundreds of influential business leaders in Greater Washington down to just 100? You debate, you research, you talk to people. Sometimes you even argue a bit. The Business Journal is proud to present our next Power 100 installment, this time featuring 26 nonprofit, medical and […]