Last month, Marymount University officially established a new partnership with District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) to support DCPS Persists, an innovative program that will provide students in the Class of 2020 and beyond a guaranteed support network as they embark on the next chapter of their educational journey. Through DCPS Persists, eligible students […]
Images in this story were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. The Marymount University chapter of Lambda Pi Eta (LPH), the official honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA), is set to receive two awards in November – Rookie Chapter of the Year and Rookie Advisor of the Year. Following a competitive selection that was resolved with […]
Beginning in January 2021, Marymount University will offer new fully-online programs in the Physical and Occupational Therapy fields that are designed to advance the working professional through an innovative educational experience. These programs, in partnership with Rehab Essentials, feature world-class curricula taught by expert faculty from each profession. The contemporary online format engages students […]
Two weeks ago, this semester’s cohort of new TheDream.US scholars were welcomed to Marymount University virtually via Zoom by President Irma Becerra, Provost Hesham El-Rewini and Scholar Advisor Jennifer Crystle from the Center for Global Education. Marymount’s inaugural cohort in Fall 2019 was composed of six students. This year, however, there are 19 new […]
James Dyke, a senior advisor of state government relations at McGuireWoods Consulting and a member of Marymount Universitys Board of Trustees, was recently selected by Virginia Business for its Virginia 500 The 2020 Power List. The Power List is a compilation of the Commonwealths most powerful and influential leaders who are chosen based […]
The Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, Sister Norma Pimentel, has captured the attention of the nation and the world for her work supporting migrants along the United States-Mexico border in Texas. In recognition of her leadership and generosity, Time Magazine has featured her on its annual list of the 100 […]
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall-related injury — and each year, more than three million older adults are injured in a fall. That translates to more than 850,000 hospitalizations, 29,000 deaths and $50 billion in annual health care costs. In response to this critical health issue, […]
For the third consecutive year, Marymount University has risen in U.S. News & World Reports Best Colleges Rankings. After jumping more than 20 spots in last years list, Marymount is once again moving up among the Best Regional Universities in the South now ranked at No. 31 in the region (No. 37 in […]
On July 29, Marymount University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend the contract of President Irma Becerra by an additional five years to 2026. This action comes one year earlier than expected, as Board members felt strongly that due to Dr. Becerra’s significant accomplishments during her tenure, it was important to ensure her continued […]
Following her instrumental role in chartering and growing Marymount Universitys chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, University Librarian Alison Gregory will now assume a national leadership position within the organization as a Divisional Vice President. Gregory was elected to support the mission of the honor society by leading Phi Kappa Phis […]
