Marymount University ranks first for ethnic diversity among Regional Universities in the South, according to the 2016 edition of Best Colleges published by U.S. News & World Report. Marymount tied with University of North Carolina-Pembroke for the top spot. We are pleased with this recognition and take great pride in having a diverse student body […]
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Marymount University Announces 9/11 Remembrance Events
The public is invited to join the Marymount University community on Friday morning, September 11, for events in observance of the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. Members of Marymounts Student Government Association will place American flags on Ireton Hall lawn, at the heart of the main campus, 2807 N. Glebe Rd., to honor each […]
Marymount Student Fights Montana Wildfires
When Nathaniel Valenti missed the first day of classes at Marymount University this semester, he had a pretty good excuse: Hed been off fighting wildfires in Montana and was on his way back East. The junior criminal justice major from Dover, Delaware, put in fifteen-hour shifts in the western forests for 14 straight days, enduring […]
Marymount President to Address D.C. Ad Club on Sept. 15
How does a university market itself to attract top students? Marymount will address that topic and other challenges as part of the D.C. Ad Clubs Best of series from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Canvas, 3rd Floor, 1203 19th St., Northwest, Washington, D.C. During the Best of Education presentation, Dr. Shank will […]
Website Ranks Marymounts Forensic Psychology Masters Program #2 Nationally
Marymount Universitys Forensic & Legal Psychology masters degree program has been ranked second in the nation by the website learn.org, which praised the school for its internships and access to professional opportunities in the nations capital. In this program you’ll be introduced to such organizations as the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice and the […]
Embrace “Material Differences” at Barry Gallery Reception Sept. 11
The public is invited to a free opening reception for the exhibition “Material Differences: Collage and Assemblage,” featuring the work of Robert Cwiok, Lee Wayne Mills and Sherry Trachtman from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Barry Gallery at Marymount University. “It’s going to be a fun show,” said Judy Bass, a […]
Six Marymount Staffers Earn Awards for Positive Impact
Marymount University honored six employees with its inaugural Saints Make a Difference Staff Council Awards at a luncheon Aug. 24 in Gerard Dining Hall. Director of Athletics Jamie Reynolds won The Outstanding Leadership Award and Assistant Director of Leadership Development Anne Aichele earned the Student Experience Commitment Award. Going the Extra Mile awards went to […]
Marymount Volunteers to Package Food for West African Nation on Aug. 28
More than 450 volunteers are expected to package 60,000 meals that will be sent to the West African country of Burkina Faso as part of Marymount Universitys Saints Serve Day on Friday, Aug. 28. The annual back-to-campus service day for students, faculty, staff and alumni will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. in the […]
President Shank named to NCAA Division III Presidents Council
Marymount University President Matthew D. Shank has been selected for the NCAA Division III Presidents Council, the highest governing body in Division III. Dr. Shank will represent the Capital Athletic Conference as one of 18 Division III presidents on the council. This is an honor and a privilege, Shank said. Intercollegiate athletics is an integral […]
Marymount Program Helps Catholic School Leaders Deal with Challenges
In todays world, the job of a Catholic school administrator is broader than ever. Not only are they the spiritual leaders of their schools and responsible for teacher supervision, theyre facing lot of other issues, said Sister Patricia Helene Earl, I.H.M., who runs Marymount Universitys Master of Education in Administration and Supervision Program. Its designed […]
