Courtney White ‘23 never thought she would lead a nonprofit, let alone one that would impact state legislation. But in April 2021, she found herself at the helm of the Love Like Adam Foundation after the tragic death of her cousin, Adam Oakes, due to hazing. On February 27, 2021, the 19-year-old freshman at Virginia […]
While summer often evokes relaxation and leisure, Marymount University tennis coach and visiting professor Tim Bainton will spend the season laying the groundwork for a thriving sports management program as he plans new classes and events for the upcoming year. A native of Chobham, England, Bainton fell in love with sports – particularly tennis – […]
Marymount University is undergoing exciting new developments for the upcoming fall semester. These include introducing an innovative program in artificial intelligence, expanding facilities, adding a pep band and forming a women’s flag football team — all set to enhance the overall Marymount experience. Expanding knowledge of artificial intelligence Marymount now offers a Bachelor of Science […]
Last month, honors program students and faculty from higher education institutions across Virginia and West Virginia traveled to Radford University to attend the 2024 Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC) Conference. With the theme ‘Into the Wilderness,’ attendees were asked to explore the boundaries of their visions for a sustainable future. While there, six Marymount honors […]
In this episode of “Faculty in Focus,” we spotlight Dr. Harish Aryal, Assistant Professor of Engineering within the College of Science and Humanities. He highlights his effective teaching style, why engineering is so crucial in today’s world and his ambitious ideas for the University’s engineering programs. What are your current areas of focus within engineering, both […]
Highlighting the remarkable contributions of three Latinas in the intelligence field, Marymount University’s student-run Intelligence Club hosted an informative ‘See Her, Be Her’ panel event in the Reinsch Auditorium last month. All three featured speakers — Carmen Medina (former CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence), Arlene Gaylord (FBI Executive Assistant Director for Information and Technology) and Stephanie […]
After 26 years of dedicated service, primarily as the Director of Marymount University’s Catholic School Leadership Program (CSLP), Sr. Patricia Helene Earl will retire from the institution this month. Sr. Patricia’s Marymount journey began not as a faculty member but as a student. During her youth, she attended Marymount’s Junior School for eight years. After […]
On April 25, Marymount University’s Student Government Association will hold a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected student executive board. Among the new executives is president-elect Nick Blose, who will succeed current SGA president and graduating senior Nicholas Mariel. Blose, a Criminal Justice major from Emmaus, Pa. who plans to attend law school after […]
Dr. Julia Doto, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance at Marymount University, has received certification as a Climate for Health Ambassador through ecoAmerica, which empowers health care leaders to advocate for climate solutions. In this role, she will serve as a resource for companies, legislators and members of the general public who want […]
The story of Elene Japaridze, a junior political science and international relations major at Marymount University, is a narrative woven from the threads of her personal experiences with conflict and occupation in her homeland of Georgia. Growing up amidst the complexities of war and her father’s involvement as a soldier during the 2008 Russia […]
