Dr. Todd Rimkus received the Robert A. Draghi Outstanding Faculty Award during Marymount Universitys Recognition Day Ceremonies on Saturday. Presented annually by the graduating seniors, the award goes to a faculty member who contributes to the strength of the university community, supports Marymounts mission and student-based philosophy, and demonstrates teaching excellence. Its named for a […]
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Maurelli Recognized for Service to Marymount University
Joseph Maurelli, who has led Marymount Universitys governing body during a period of growth at the school that included the development of the new Ballston Center complex, was honored with a tribute of appreciation for his service during Wednesdays Board of Trustees meeting. Maurelli has served the university for nearly twenty years, first on the […]
NSF Director Tells Marymount Grads Their Learning Has Just Begun
Lifes journey is not a straight line. That was the reminder Dr. France A. Córdova, director of the National Science Foundation, gave 650 Marymount University degree recipients at the schools undergraduate commencement exercises on Sunday, May 21 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Some of you will graduate today knowing exactly where the next […]
Third Annual Marymount 5K a Success
The Third Annual Marymount 5K combined service and fun, with more than 230 runners doing post-race volunteer service work and enjoying themselves in a post-race celebration. It was held Saturday, April 22 on the schools main campus and was co-hosted by MUs Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Marymounts Wellness Committee, and the Student Government Association. […]
Marymount Farmers Market Kicks off Saturday, May 27
The Marymount Farmers Market will launch its second season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 27 at Marymount University, 2807 N. Glebe Rd. The community really responded well last year, said Rob Swennes, executive director of Field to Table, the Arlington-based non-profit that runs the market. We had so many people […]
Honors Students Present Work at Honors Conference
Five Marymount honors students presented their work at the Virginias Collegiate Honors Council Conference April 7-8 at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. Their presentations were part of Marymounts honors program requirements to complete tutorial or thesis research. Being an honors student involves being a member of a community of intellectually curious individuals who are passionate about […]
Spring Break Means Service for These Saints
Going into her alternative spring break trip with Marymount University, Sarah Roegner was a little nervous about doing a different type of service work every day. But during her time spent in Philadelphia, the junior from Alexandria learned she could do a lot more than she ever imagined, including delivering food to terminally ill patients, […]
Linn Meyers Discusses her Art at Marymount Event
Community is necessary when living a creative life. Thats the most important thing artist Linn Meyers hoped to convey to students during a talk and reception at Marymount Universitys Main House last week. The event was sponsored by the Office of University of Advancement. Art making is often solitary and school provides a pre-fab community, […]
Marymount Students Learn About Crime Investigation in England
Marymount University senior Courtney Booterbaugh spent her spring break working simulated crime scenes and visiting state-of-the-art training facilities in Liverpool, England, which broadened her understanding of criminal investigations. It also taught me that everything is not as easy as it looks, said Booterbaugh, an Alexandria native. The Principles of Criminal Investigation was part of Marymounts […]
Marymount Offers Summer Camps for Elementary and High School Students
Marymount University is again offering exciting summer camp opportunities, including its popular D.C. Institute for high school students and a 3E (Explore, Enrich, Enjoy!) Summer camp for students ages 6 to 18. The D.C. Institute, July 9-21, will provide high schoolers with three college credit hours upon successful completion of The Global Village, a Marymount course […]
