More than 400 students from 27 states and 21 countries moved into Marymount University during the past two days and participated in orientation for the Class of 2022. They were welcomed to campus by Dr. Irma Becerra, who became the seventh president of the University in July. “It was wonderful to see the spirit on […]
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Marymount Sponsoring Ceramic Exhibition at Japan Information & Culture Center
Washington, D.C. , Marymount University is sponsoring the free exhibition, Floating Islands: Ceramic Ikebana Vessels, which explores how a beloved Japanese tradition is being reinterpreted in the United States. It will run from Aug. 27 through Sept. 27 at the Japan Information & Culture Center, 1150 18th Street NW Suite 100, Washington, D.C. It will […]
Wehlburg is Founding Dean of School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Education
Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg has joined Marymount University as the founding dean of the School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Education. Wehlburg has most recently served as the associate provost for institutional effectiveness at Texas Christian University in Forth Worth, Texas. She also held the position of associate dean in the College of Education. “Catherine is […]
Marymount University Announces New Structure for Academic Program
Marymount University will open Academic Year 2018-19 with a bold commitment to growth, innovation and academic rigor, evidenced by the reconfiguration of three schools to connect disciplines in key areas. The new orientation, which began with conversations last year, highlights the institutions strengths while helping students intuitively choose majors and navigate the academic program. While […]
Marymount M.Ed. Focuses on Catholic School Leadership, Fits Busy Schedules
Arlington, Virginia, David Butala first learned about Marymount University through its work with a primary school in his native Uganda. He recently spent two weeks on campus as part of a program to earn his M.Ed. in administration and supervision (focus on Catholic school leadership). A former Catholic High School principal, Butala immigrated to the […]
Marymount’s Fiorello Presents on Student Conduct
Arlington, Virginia, Marymount University’s Chris Fiorello was a presenter at the ASCA Donald D. Gehring Academy for Student Conduct Administration, which drew 300 participants July 9-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is the signature event for the 3,000-member Association for Student Conduct Administration. Twenty-five faculty members were chosen through a selective application process. “It was a […]
Marymount Student, Alum Drawn to Appalachian Mission Center
Hansel D’souza and Abbie Wolf had not been to Kentucky until an alternative spring break trip with Marymount University’s Campus Ministry took them to a rural part of the state to help repair homes for families in need. The experience was so rewarding they’ve returned to the Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center to volunteer as […]
Marymount Names Dalton Director of Saints’ Center for Service
Dr. Kelly Dalton has been named founding director of the Saints’ Center for Service at Marymount University, which opens with the fall semester to support, promote and coordinate service opportunities across campus. Her appointment was announced by Dr. William Ehmann, provost and vice president for academic affairs and enrollment management. Her responsibilities will include establishing […]
Caruthers Family, Virginia Hospital Center Offer Marymount Nursing Scholarships
The Caruthers family and Virginia Hospital Center Foundation have teamed up to provide $400,000 in scholarships for students in Marymount University’s nursing program. “We have long recognized the valuable contributions made possible in our community by Marymount University’s nursing program, in collaboration with Virginia Hospital Center,” said Steve Caruthers on behalf of his family, a […]
Teaching English by Radio 7,000 Miles Away
Dr. Ana Lado has invested herself in Marymount University’s mission of higher education for the last quarter of a century. She says she is extremely grateful for the partnership. “Marymount has given me the opportunity to do things that are a little bit out of the ordinary,” she says appreciatively. The education professor is a […]
