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Marymount makes gains in diversity, social mobility and strength of Nursing program in latest national rankings from U.S. News & World Report

Posted on September 18, 2023 (September 18, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

After gaining national recognition for the first time by U.S. News & World Report one year ago, Marymount University continues to climb in multiple national categories in the organization’s latest Best Colleges Rankings. Marymount ranked third overall among all Virginia private institutions that are classified as national universities. The University also jumped 38 spots […]

MedStar Health opens new urgent care location at Marymount’s Ballston Center

Posted on September 12, 2023 (September 12, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

Within Marymount University’s Ballston Center, MedStar Health has opened a new urgent care location to serve the surrounding community of Arlington, Va., including Marymount students, faculty and staff. The location occupies a 3,600-square-foot space on the first floor with six exam rooms, a lab area and 14 dedicated garage parking spaces with two hours […]

Marymount’s Salvatore Pirrone selected for COVID-19 memorial commemoration

Posted on August 30, 2023 (August 31, 2023) by Nicole Koluder

Salvatore Pirrone, a tenured associate professor of Interior Architecture and Design at Marymount University, has been selected to commemorate a COVID-19 art memorial in Fairfax County. Pirrone will collaborate with Miriam Gusevich, a Cuban-American environmental artist, architect, scholar and educator based in Washington, D.C. She was a tenured professor at Catholic University from 2000-2020, […]

Record-setting Class of 2027 arrives at MU on Week of Welcome

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Nicholas Munson

Following a groundbreaking admissions cycle leading up to the 2023-2024 academic year, Marymount University’s campus in Arlington is alive once again with students moved in, classes in session and activities underway. The institution set record numbers for inquiries received (12,752), campus visits from prospective students (1,146) and submitted applications (3,610) ahead of the Fall […]

Marymount hosts Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit

Posted on August 25, 2023 (August 28, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

Marymount hosts eighth annual Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit

On Tuesday, more than 200 business, government and community leaders from across the region gathered at Marymount University’s Ballston Center for the sold-out Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit. With a keynote speech from U.S. Senator Mark Warner, the event offered the opportunity for elected leaders at various levels in Northern Virginia to discuss important […]

MU launches Engineering Summer Institute for high school scholars

Posted on July 19, 2023 (July 20, 2023) by Nicole Koluder

Marymount University’s Engineering program within the College of Sciences and Humanities, in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton and the National Science Foundation (NSF), created a new and immersive Summer Institute in Engineering that debuted this month. Over a two-week period, high school scholars from underrepresented backgrounds participate in hands-on learning, with expert faculty providing them […]

MU receives $1.5 million NSA grant to build cybersecurity clinic

Posted on June 21, 2023 (June 21, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

The National Security Agency (NSA) has selected Marymount University to build and operate a cybersecurity clinic through a $1.5 million grant, covering a two-year timeframe that begins in July 2023. The initiative aims to increase the cybersecurity capabilities of small businesses and nonprofits in the DMV region by helping them prevent, detect and respond […]

Marlene Malek, MU alumna and trustee, awarded Lincoln Medal

Posted on June 20, 2023 (June 22, 2023) by Nicole Koluder

Photo courtesy of Stephen Voss Marlene Malek — a devoted Marymount University alumna, long-time member of its Board of Trustees and a dedicated supporter of the institution — received the prestigious Lincoln Medal at the Ford’s Theatre’s annual gala on June 11. It’s awarded by the Ford’s Theatre Society to individuals who exhibit an impressive […]

Future U. podcast visits MU to learn about higher education’s future

Posted on June 15, 2023 (June 15, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

Stopping at Marymount University’s campus in early May during its national campus tour, top-rated The Future U. Podcast recorded an extensive episode in the Ballston Center auditorium featuring administrators, faculty and students from Marymount. President Irma Becerra, Provost Hesham El-Rewini, School of Technology and Innovation Director Diane Murphy and incoming SGA President Nicholas Mariel […]

Marymount program among top in the U.S. for preparing future teachers in the science of reading

Posted on June 13, 2023 (June 13, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program at Marymount University has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its rigorous preparation of future teachers in how to teach reading, earning an ‘A’ grade in NCTQ’s new report, Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening Elementary Reading Instruction. The program is among just […]