The Marymount University Women’s Basketball team has been selected to play in the NCAA Division III Tournament, and will host the first two rounds on its home court. Marymount will welcome Gettysburg College, Montclair State University and George Fox University for the first round of play on Friday, March 6. Winners will advance to the […]
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Communication Speaker Series brings expert practitioners to campus
During the Spring 2020 semester, Marymount students have met and learned from national journalists and communication practitioners who are at the top of their fields. Washington Post Reporter David Fahrenthold, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, visited MUs Advanced Reporting class on Feb. 27. He said he sees his role as being a beacon, so people […]
At Design-athon 2020, students tackle interior design challenges that face neurodivergent employees in the workplace
Diversity is an issue that is championed by Marymount Universitys students, faculty and staff. The campus is consistently recognized for its welcoming and inclusive environment, with a solid representation of various backgrounds, races and nationalities. Not to be overlooked is an appreciation for neurodiversity as well. While most people fit somewhere in the middle […]
Marymount expanding STEM opportunities for students through newly-available engineering degree programs
Leadership from Marymount University has secured an agreement which will allow its students to earn an undergraduate engineering degree for the first time in the schools history. Engineering degree options that will be available to Marymount students include the subfields of chemical, civil, electrical, geological, mechanical and petroleum engineering, plus computer science. Access to […]
Immigrant students speak out for justice during Ethics Week panel
It was always a life hidden in the shadows for me and my family. On Wednesday morning, a panel of Marymount University students opened up to a near-full crowd in the Reinsch Auditorium about the various challenges they have faced on their pursuit of higher education. All born outside the U.S., the students shared […]
Marymount announces strategic partnership with Keypath Education to deliver new online programs
Administrators from Marymount University have finalized a partnership agreement with Keypath Education, a global leader in education access and Online Program Management, to implement new online course programming that will expand the Marymount curriculum to a wider national audience. Officials from both Marymount and Keypath Education celebrated the announcement on campus Thursday. The first […]
Marymount announces partnership with OpusCare to introduce certificate programs for palliative care
On Friday, Marymount University established a new academic partnership with OpusCare, a Miami-based nonprofit, with the aim of offering a Certificate Seminar Series on palliative care in the near future. This series, which will feature seminars at locations across the country, is set to offer specialized training and research opportunities on issues connected to […]
Marymounts Phi Kappa Phi recognized as a Circle of Excellence Gold Chapter
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nations oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, recently recognized its Marymount University chapter as a Circle of Excellence Gold Chapter, the second-highest commendation a chapter can receive from the organization. The award is given to chapters that exceed expectations in chapter […]
Dr. Kenneth Harwood appointed as new Dean of Malek School of Health Professions
Later this year, the Malek School of Health Professions at Marymount University will be led by a new Dean who brings extensive experience in teaching, scholarship and service in the field of health care education. Dr. Kenneth Harwood will begin in this role on July 6, 2020, and will build on existing momentum and forge […]
Marymount appoints William Bisset as Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
After a comprehensive search of candidates, Marymount University has appointed William (Bill) Bisset as its new Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs. He will start his duties at Marymount on Monday, Jan. 6, and will be a member of the Universitys senior staff. In his role, Bisset will provide leadership for enrollment […]
