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Marymount connects job seekers with top employers at 2024 National Diversity Career Expo

Posted on October 17, 2024 (December 3, 2024) by nmunson

More than 400 attendees visited Marymount University’s Ballston Center in September for the Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (NOVAHCC) sixth-annual National Diversity Career Expo. Held during Hispanic Heritage Month at Virginia’s first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution, the two-day event celebrated diversity and inclusion in the workforce as job seekers engaged with leading employers in […]

Marymount’s Special Education program is first to achieve accreditation from Council for Exceptional Children

Posted on October 9, 2024 (October 10, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University’s School of Education’s Special Education program is the first in the nation to achieve accreditation from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the recognized leader for special education professional preparation standards that ensure special educators are better prepared for successful, long-term careers. CEC accreditation provides programs with a robust, targeted and exclusive opportunity […]

Marymount Nursing receives $500,000 grant for Earn to Learn Program

Posted on October 3, 2024 (October 3, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University’s Malek School of Nursing Professions has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to launch its Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration Program. This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice, accelerating nursing students’ readiness for the workforce. The Earn to Learn Program […]

Mexican Ambassador visits Marymount and highlights shared North American future

Posted on October 1, 2024 (October 1, 2024) by nmunson

Mexican Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragán delivered a speech on campus last week emphasizing the strategic importance of U.S.-Mexico relations and collaboration across North America, reinforcing Marymount University’s commitment to global perspectives. Speaking before a diverse audience of Marymount students, faculty, staff and special guests, he praised the University’s potential and commented on how education plays […]

Marymount achieves highest-ever national ranking from U.S. News & World Report

Posted on September 24, 2024 (September 24, 2024) by nmunson

In the latest Best Colleges Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Marymount University has reached its highest national ranking as it continues to rise in prestige among the country’s top higher education institutions. With an increase of 32 spots to No. 288 in the nation, Marymount is now notably listed second among all of […]

Evan Lipp promoted to Vice President of Enrollment Management at Marymount

Posted on September 17, 2024 (September 17, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University has promoted Evan Lipp to the Vice President of Enrollment Management role. In this elevated position with a seat on President Irma Becerra’s Cabinet, he will oversee undergraduate and graduate admissions, enrollment operations and financial aid while continuing to strengthen Marymount’s enrollment initiatives. Lipp began his Marymount tenure in 2021, bringing with him […]

Awards, publications and appointments: recapping 2023-24 faculty highlights

Posted on August 29, 2024 (September 6, 2024) by adauches

Marymount University prides itself on employing top-notch faculty who are true leaders and innovators in their fields. From new appointments on national boards to prestigious award nominations, Marymount professors truly made a positive impact on the community this year. Several faculty and staff members were honored with new appointments inside and outside the University. They […]

Marymount celebrates record-breaking fundraising

Posted on August 29, 2024 (September 4, 2024) by adauches

An achievement made possible by the generous support of all Marymount donors. Marymount University’s Office of University Advancement is pleased to report record-breaking fundraising in fiscal year 2024. Marymount raised $7,543,555 in cash and pledges in FY ’24, the highest total ever for a single year and a 21 percent increase over the previous record-holding […]

New initiatives pave the way for Saints success

Posted on August 29, 2024 (September 9, 2024) by Nicole Koluder

Marymount has undergone significant transformations to enhance student success and growth, setting the stage for a revitalized experience in the new academic year. Student Academic Hub and MU 101: The Marymount Experience The Student Academic Hub is introducing MU 101: The Marymount Experience, a new one-credit course for all incoming first-year students. Led by a […]

Marymount invests in foundational infrastructure to enhance student success

Posted on August 28, 2024 (September 6, 2024) by nmunson

Following years of strategic planning and development, Marymount University’s campus infrastructure investments deliver results and enhance the student experience as we enter the new academic year. Preliminary financial data reveals that Marymount has successfully exceeded financial benchmarks, paving the way for a robust and stable fiscal year 2025. The University also recently achieved a significant […]