Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. Covid-19 brought many leadership lessons. One of the biggest lessons is the importance of pivoting and remaining flexible as we work to regain footing in a radically shifting world. Prioritizing growth and embracing transformative change in […]
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. A few weeks ago, I found a fascinating article in HBR on courageous leadership. The author explains how prior and outdated notions of courage refer to the “tough guy” view: physically strong, aggressive and infallible. But there […]
“Bienvenido FBI to Springfield, Virginia!” I hope to make this statement in the near future after the General Services Administration and FBI have finalized their selection for the location of the bureau’s new suburban headquarters. As president of Marymount University, the first and only four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in Virginia, I had the honor of […]
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. In today’s ever-changing and unpredictable world, it can be easy to get caught up in short-term concerns and lose sight of the big picture. Leaders who maintain a long-term perspective can stay focused on their core […]
Marymount University is opening a convenience store on its main Arlington campus Friday with a unique feature — Amazon.com Inc.’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) Just Walk Out technology. The private, Catholic liberal arts university is the first higher education institution to incorporate Amazon’s technology, most often seen in Amazon Fresh grocery stores, in an on-campus store, Marymount […]
Marymount University said it plans to renovate a historic building that’s sat empty in recent years into a new campus center, with a Barnes & Noble bookstore, gathering space and a cafe. A $2.8 million gift from the Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation is fully funding the new, 6,240-square-foot Reinsch Pierce Family Campus Hub, a […]
For years, higher education institutions have ensured that tools such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available and accessible in case of emergencies. Now, in recognition of the devastating state of the national opioid crisis and with the aim of protecting others, Marymount University in Arlington has expanded its NARCAN training program by adding […]
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. From climate change to the digitalization of health care, there is no shortage of significant challenges staring back at the next generation of workers. Opportunities abound for those intent on making a difference in the rapidly […]
Long-time local developer, civic leader and philanthropist Preston Caruthers has died. Caruthers passed away on New Year’s Day at the age of 95. Dubbed “Mr. Arlington” for “his tireless work to enhance the quality of life of his fellow residents,” Caruthers served in the Navy during World War II and then spent his life building, […]
Image courtesy of Getty. Irma Becerra is president of Marymount University, a comprehensive doctoral-granting university known for its innovative curriculum. Inter-organizational partnerships have always been a great path to business growth and success. From building new partnerships to strengthening old ones, there is so much to gain for all involved. Successful collaborations often involve the coming […]
