With the release of the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Rankings, Marymount University continues to earn national recognition that highlights the strength of its graduate programs in health and education. In this year’s rankings, Marymount’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is ranked No. 180 nationally and remains among the top programs […]
Sister Irene Cody, RSHM, a beloved educator and longtime campus presence at Marymount University, passed away on February 11 at the age of 100. Marymount will celebrate a Memorial Mass to honor her life and legacy on Wednesday, April 1 at noon in the Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel. Members of the University community, along […]
To celebrate the conclusion of Women’s History Month, Marymount University released the inaugural episode of its new presidential podcast, Voices of Purpose, exploring democratic values that shape ethical leadership. Guided by the principles of Winston Churchill—liberty and democracy, moral courage, global leadership, civic engagement and free enterprise—the Voices of Purpose podcast fosters transformative conversations with leaders from business, government, education and beyond. Recorded live on February […]
What began as a routine collegiate basketball game on January 31 turned into a lifesaving moment for a Lee Center spectator, as Marymount University assistant athletic trainer Shea Taylor sprang into action. While the Marymount Women’s Basketball team prepared for an afternoon game against Saint Elizabeth University, Taylor was busy prepping the athletic training room and organizing supplies. Moments later, a Marymount graduate assistant rushed in with urgent news. “She told me someone had fallen,” Taylor recalled. “I […]
Marymount University has appointed four distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees—Gregg Ficery, Ashley K. Lunkenheimer, Markus Weiss and Leslie Wolfson. They join a governing body that provides strategic oversight and guidance for the University’s continued growth and mission-driven impact. “Marymount benefits immensely from leaders who bring professional excellence and a deep commitment to service,” said Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University. […]
Jim Adkins has been appointed as Marymount University’s new Vice President for Finance and Operations & Treasurer. An accomplished executive, he has more than 22 years of experience in accounting and finance, including 17 years in higher education, and will hold a key seat on the President’s Cabinet. In his role, Adkins will provide executive leadership and strategic oversight […]
This May, about 860 students will receive their degrees during Marymount University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies, held from May 16-17 at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington. The Class of 2026 includes 376 undergraduate students and 488 graduate students, including 250 doctoral candidates who will participate in Marymount’s annual hooding ceremony […]
Marymount University’s Lee Center gymnasium was filled with energy on Tuesday as 60 employers and 330 students gathered for the institution’s largest-ever career fair event. Representing industries ranging from health care and technology to finance, education and public safety, employers came ready to recruit Saints for internships and part-time and full-time roles. Twenty of those organizations serve […]
On February 9, 2026, hundreds of people flooded Marymount’s campus, hoping to catch a glimpse of the nineteen Buddhist monks who would be arriving on campus as part of their cross-country ‘Walk for Peace.’ The monks, from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and other Theravada Buddhist monasteries worldwide, began their […]
Marymount University will soon welcome a new permanent collection to its Emerson G. Reinsch Library, one that looks to history to spark timely conversations about leadership, courage and civic responsibility today. On February 10, the University will officially unveil the Winston Churchill Collection, a curated selection of memorabilia celebrating the life and legacy of one […]
