Dr. Holly Karapetkova, Professor of Literature & Languages at Marymount University and an award-winning poet and author, has been chosen as Arlington Countys second Poet Laureate. During her two-year appointment, which will begin on July 1, she will serve as an advocate for poetry and the literary arts, while also working to raise local […]
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Marymount releases Saints Reunite, a guide to reopening for the fall semester
This week, Marymount University released its detailed plans to fully resume on-campus operations and welcome back students in August with face-to-face classes and residential living. Employees will begin the transition back to on-site work on Monday, June 22, in preparation for the return of students and fall semester classes, which are scheduled to start […]
2020 Marymount graduates celebrated through University’s first-ever virtual commencement ceremonies
While it wasn’t how Marymount’s Class of 2020 envisioned the conclusion of their journey to a college degree, its members still gathered together, albeit online, to celebrate their accomplishments. On May 31, the University held virtual commencement ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the connected orders from government […]
Marymount holds prayer vigil, listening session in response to racial violence and unrest
This Wednesday, Marymount University held an Ecumenical Prayer Vigil to mourn the Black lives lost to racial violence and police brutality. Members of the Marymount community offered reflections and honored those lost, and were invited to light a candle in their homes for prayer and intentions. Below is a full recording of the Black […]
Graduation Parade through Arlington honors Marymounts Class of 2020
About 40 members of Marymount Universitys graduating class celebrated their accomplishments on Friday afternoon through a Graduation Parade. Cheering them on were about 60 faculty, staff and community members, who lined up along a four-mile route that looped between Main Campus and the Ballston Center to recognize the Class of 2020. The Parade, which […]
Marymount experts in the news discussing COVID-19
Marymount University professors and staff are available to offer insights into how the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting areas of public health, nursing, politics, psychology, learning from home and other topics. Some members of our community have also been recognized for going the extra mile to help others in these trying times. Below is a […]
Marymount is highly ranked by College Factual!
Nursing Program at Marymount Ranks in Top 50 Nationwide for Non-Traditional Students Out of 444 schools nationwide, Marymount University was ranked #43 in College Factuals 2019 Best Nursing Programs for Non-Traditional Students analysis. It also ranked #2 in Virginia. [Read more] Marymount Ranks in Top 15% for Best […]
Counseling students transition to telehealth while providing mental health services during COVID-19
As Marymount University and our society continue to find ways to adapt to the new circumstances of the COVID-19 public health crisis, students and faculty in the Department of Counseling are continuing to provide mental health services. The clinical mental health counseling (CMHC) and pastoral clinical mental health counseling (PCMHC) graduate programs currently have 52 […]
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Organizational Innovation (EdD) program in partnership with Keypath launched
School of Science, Mathematics and Education launches an online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Organizational Innovation (EdD) program in partnership with Keypath Marymount University is now offering an online program focused on education at the doctoral level. This program will expand Marymount’s respected on-campus program offerings, which also promote career preparation, and provide opportunities for personal […]
Fashion Design & Merchandising program delivers protective masks to the Arlington Free Clinic
A team of Marymount fashion students and professors used its creative talents to help boost the amount of crucial personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Arlington Free Clinic. On Monday afternoon, visiting faculty member and award-winning fashion designer William Allen delivered about 120 protective fashion masks that can be used by patients, volunteers, staff and […]
