Last week, Marymount University became an official member of the National Intercollegiate Mutual Aid Agreement (NIMAA). Originating in 2015, NIMAA now consists of more than 100 signatory institutions across the nation. The partnership allows Marymount to utilize resources and knowledge available from other member colleges and universities in the region, such as Georgetown University and […]
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Dr. Skye Donovan elected to American Physical Therapy Associations Board of Directors
Dr. Skye Donovan, Department Chair of Physical Therapy and Professor at Marymount Universitys Malek School of Health Professions, will now have a hands-on role in leading the strategic direction of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) after her successful nomination and election to the organizations Board of Directors. APTA is a national professional organization […]
Fashion Design & Merchandising program receives One in a Million Award from Multiplying Good
Multiplying Good, a national nonprofit organization focused on elevating public service as the means to empower individuals, has honored Marymount Universitys Fashion Design & Merchandising program with its One in a Million Award. The awards campaign seeks to celebrate individuals, companies, programs and organizations whose acts of bravery, generosity and kindness are bringing our […]
Marymount alumna transforming lives in Ghana through Nanas Project
What started as a family tragedy for a Marymount University alumna turned into a new career path and a way to make meaningful, positive change in her native country. Nana Konadu-Asare, originally from Ghana and a 2015 graduate in Health Promotion, wanted to use her college degree to make a difference and soon gained […]
Professor Holly Karapetkova becomes Arlington County’s second Poet Laureate
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 […]
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 […]
