Washington Business Journal: Online classes will not replace in-person education, Marymount University president says

When Marymount University launched a coronavirus task force in January, which looked into the possible effects of a pandemic on its Arlington campuses, it was more of an “academic exercise” for University President Irma Becerra.   Of course, that quickly changed in March as Covid-19 began changing the educational landscape across the country. Marymount told […]

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SIGNAL Magazine: National Security Depends on Tech-Savvy Talent

From plumbing to space travel, the vast majority of future good-paying jobs will involve technology. Not only will these careers offer regularly increased salaries but also opportunities for advancement and, even more importantly, independence. These are some of Irma Becerra’s beliefs borne of personal experience, a deep passion for technology and a personal purpose in […]

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WDVM: ICE blocks new international college students

United States Immigration just released new guidance regarding visas for new international college students that effectively bars them from entering the country if their institution is fully online.   Back in March, ICE and the Department of State announced legislation that all international students whose institution was fully online for the fall semester would not […]

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InsideNoVa.com: Marymount signs on to national mutual-aid accord

Marymount University has become a member of the National Intercollegiate Mutual Aid Agreement (NIMAA), one of more than 100 signatory institutions across the nation that pledge to support each other in the event of a natural disaster or civil emergency.   Marymount joins Georgetown University and the George Washington University as members of the five-year-old […]

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IntelligentHQ.com: Higher Ed Thought Leadership Series: Emad Rahim Interviews Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University

In this new higher Ed thought leadership series, Dr. Emad Rahim interviews Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University. Dr. Becerra took office as the seventh President of Marymount University on July 1, 2018. During her tenure so far, she has launched the University’s new strategic plan, added market-driven academic programs that prioritize career preparation, acquired The […]

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