This Saturday, April 20, Marymount University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will host its ninth annual Marymount 5K. Attracting nearly 250 runners every year, the event raises funds to support patient care during the program’s yearly service learning trips. Proceeds are used to purchase medical supplies, expensive tests and screenings and patient education […]
On April 3, Marymount University’s Student Government Association (SGA) announced election results for the 2024-25 academic year. Rising senior Nickolas Blose, currently the SGA treasurer, will succeed graduating senior Nicholas Mariel as SGA president. With his time as SGA president drawing to a close, Mariel reflects on how serving the Marymount community has shaped […]
President Becerra with Rick Mills, Anita Jones and Tish King of United Educators On March 27, Marymount University President Irma Becerra was a featured speaker at the United Educators (UE) Lunch and Learn series celebrating Women’s History Month. In a conversation moderated by Tish King, UE’s Head of Corporate Communications, President Becerra spoke to in-person […]
On March 24, Marymount University brought students, athletes and community members together for the Virginia Area 26 Special Olympics basketball tournament. The tournament featured eight Special Olympics teams from Arlington and Fairfax counties competing for the league title. For Dr. Linda McKenna Gulyn, Professor of Psychology in Marymount’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, […]
Amidst the college admissions frenzy, high school students can often find themselves drawn to the allure of an institution’s perceived prestige or cultural relevance. However, this fixation can lead to overlooking the wealth of opportunities at smaller, lesser-known universities. Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University, emphasizes the importance of a measured approach to […]
During Marymount University’s Spring Break, 20 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and eight faculty members traveled to Guatemala for a two-week service-learning and community engagement opportunity, allowing participants to give back to others while expanding their global perspective. Located in Panajachel at Lake Atitlan in Solola, Guatemala, the Marymount team volunteered at hospitals, […]
Marymount University’s Interior Architecture + Design program recently hosted the inaugural Dana Keegan & Martha Child Lecture Series event in response to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies and their integration into various professions. Held on February 28 in the Ballston Center auditorium, it aimed to foster increased knowledge and insightful discussions surrounding […]
Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee, Dean of Marymount University’s College of Health and Education, traveled to Vanderbilt University in February to speak at the institution’s first-ever Faculty Academy for Clinical Teaching Using Simulations (FACTS), held by Vanderbilt’s School of Nursing. Joining her friend and mentor, Vanderbilt Nursing Dean Dr. […]
Student Members of the Marymount University Chamber Singers Emelia Cardon Laine Eary Utoma Effiong Kezia Francis Nayef Imdad Sofia Jubraj Gavin Keane Chiara Marrello Lily Plotkin Adriana Rodriguez-Denner Lillian Trussell Marisol Zuniga-Castaneda Amidst a jubilant return after a hiatus forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marymount University Chamber Singers – led by the newly appointed […]
In the ever-evolving digital age, safeguarding privacy amidst data and online threats has never been more crucial. The COVID-19 pandemic spurred rapid technological strides to meet the escalating need for real-time insights as the virus spread, which included alternative tracking methods seamlessly integrated into mobile apps to provide up-to-the-minute case counts and other pertinent […]
