Marymount President Dr. Irma Becerra will stay in her position for at least five more years. The universitys Board of Trustees voted to extend her contract to 2026 on July 29. Dr. Becerra was hired as Marymonts seventh president in July 2018. She oversaw the transition to remote learning during the spring because of the […]
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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 […]
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 Becerras beliefs borne of personal experience, a deep passion for technology and a personal purpose in […]
Inside Higher Ed: Higher Ed’s Moment of Truth
As fall fast approaches, a steady stream of colleges have backed away from plans for an in-person semester in favor of a largely virtual one, citing the worsening course of the coronavirus pandemic. But many other colleges are pushing ahead with plans for in-person classes, and students have already started moving in at some colleges that […]
WDVM: Marymount University prepares for in-person classes
Marymount University freshmen will spend the week moving in to their dorms. The private university will hold classes in person this semester, starting Monday. Masks are required at all times. The university purchased rapid testing equipment, but, like the CDC, it does not require coronavirus testing. President Dr. Irma Becerra says the small, 3,000 […]
The EdUp Experience: The Most Important Investment is Higher Education
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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 […]
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 […]
InsideNoVa.com: Colleges Take a Hybrid Approach
Colleges in Northern Virginia plan a mix of online and in-person classes and services this fall to keep students safe while allowing them to stay involved as much as possible in campus life. Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), George Mason University and Marymount University will be complying with guidelines announced by Gov. Ralph Northam […]
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 Universitys new strategic plan, added market-driven academic programs that prioritize career preparation, acquired The […]