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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
Power is a concept synonymous with DC—in its symbolism, its offices, its people. Many Washingtonians hold power by virtue of their positions, titles, and affiliations. For others, power is intrinsic and follows them wherever they go. Some are obvious in their authority. Others pull the strings of influence and change discreetly. One thing is […]
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. Today’s leaders are confronted daily with new leadership theories. For me, one approach stands out for its transformative nature — purpose-driven leadership. With purpose at the forefront, leaders can deliver benefits that ripple throughout organizations. As […]
The statistics remain grim: Only eight CEOs on the Fortune 500 this year were Black. Fifty-two Fortune 500 companies were led by women. Both numbers fall well short of Black and female representation in the overall U.S. population. We must make more progress. As part of our Influence with Inclusion program this year, the […]
Christmas was just around the corner in 2015 when Bryan Viera stood in the morning sun, gazing at a hole in a wall along the Texas border. He was 15. His journey had begun 27 days earlier in El Salvador, but somewhere around Chihuahua, in Mexico, he’d gotten separated from his stepmother and stepbrother. […]
