President Matthew D. Shank warmly welcomed the Arlington community to Marymount Universitys new Ballston Center at a grand opening reception on Wednesday, September 13, telling 200 guests that the $75 million multi-use complex that opened last month for academic, office and residential purposes was also for them. What an amazing accomplishment for Marymount University but […]
Category: News
Bishop Burbidge Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit
Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge urged Marymount University students to live the beatitudes, visit the chapel often, and go out to the peripheries, especially with those who disagree with their faith and morals. His homily was given during the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday, Sept. 6 in the Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel […]
Marymount Honored by Arlington Homeless Shelter
Marymount University was honored by Susans Place with a certificate for the outstanding volunteer service provided by the schools Campus Ministry. The presentation took place at an Aug. 12 breakfast ceremony at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Located minutes from Marymounts campus, Susans Place provides permanent supportive housing to chronically homeless adults who suffer from a […]
Marymount Saints Serve by Packaging Meals for Vulnerable Populations
More than 250 first-year Marymount students received a hands-on lesson on the universitys commitment to service when they packaged 10,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger, an international relief organization that distributes food and aid to the worlds most vulnerable people. The effort was all part of the Marymounts annual Saints Serve day held Aug. 25 […]
Marymount Invites Public to Reception at New Ballston Gallery
Marymount University wants to welcome the community to its new state-of-the-art Ballston Gallery with a free reception to meet artist Molly Springfield from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. Springfields drawings are featured in the debut exhibit, Excerpts, at the recently completed Ballston Center, 1000 North Glebe Road. The Washington, D.C.-based artist is known […]
Opening Reception for Drawing Exhibit at Marymounts Barry Gallery on Sept. 7
Marymount University invites the public to a free opening reception for an exhibit of the pastel drawings of Ellen Cornett from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Barry Gallery on the schools main campus. For the past decade, Cornett, a Maryland artist and art instructor, has concentrated on pastel and charcoal […]
Marymount Education Students Learn Valuable Lessons in Remote Ugandan Village
The ability to instill the joy of learning no matter the circumstance is a universal hallmark of good teachers. Marymount University education students learned that lesson in an unforgettable way during a trip to a remote Ugandan school. Its a great opportunity to experience education in a different way but also see the similarities and […]
Marymount Masters in Catholic School Administration Fits Busy Schedules
Lura Huddleston is an elementary school music and physical education teacher at St. Rose Academy in Birmingham, Alabama. The mother of four is also the schools athletic directer and to help achieve her goal of becoming a school administrator shes working toward earning her masters degree in December. How does she find the […]
Marymount Offers New Graduate Certificate in Association Management
Starting this fall, Marymount University will offer a 15-credit graduate certificate program in association and nonprofit management. The program, a collaborative effort with the ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, will prepare students for leadership positions in the nonprofit and association sectors. The certificate is intended to help professionals currently in associations and nonprofits expand […]
James Ryerson Honored for Service as Marymount Dean, Longtime Faculty Member
James F. Ryerson subscribes to the basic leadership principle of surrounding yourself with bright, competent people and asking how you can help them succeed. Not only has Ryerson taught the concept during his 35 years at Marymount University, he has modeled the behavior during the past 11 years as dean of the School of Business […]
