Jimmy McKay, a graduate of Marymount Universitys Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, has been named a member of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR), a national nonprofit that funds physical therapy research and researchers. He will hold a three-year term on the board, which includes 13 other […]
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President Becerra gives commencement speech at the Academy of the Holy Cross
Regardless of what your future career or life throws at you, dont give up on your education and dont give up on your dreams. Marymount Universitys President, Dr. Irma Becerra, urged graduates of the Academy of the Holy Cross to follow that advice during her keynote address at the Class of 2020s socially distant […]
Marymount graduate student inducted into inaugural class of Cybersecurity Talent Initiative
The nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service has announced that Carroll S. Rich, a Cybersecurity graduate student from Marymount University, will participate in the inaugural unit of the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative. This initiative is a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership that works to recruit and provide participants with experience in a world-class cybersecurity force. Richs program placement […]
Dr. Gwendolyn Francavillo, fellow Marymount faculty lead nationwide virtual De-Stress Sessions during COVID-19
To assist with mental health and stress management during the COVID-19 pandemic, Marymount Universitys Dr. Gwendolyn Francavillo spearheaded an initiative to provide biweekly, nationwide virtual De-Stress Sessions to public health professionals. These sessions, sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA), were held between early May and late July in a virtual format via […]
Sister Patricia Earl honored for service to Catholic education
The National Catholic Educational Association Board of Directors has unanimously chosen Sister Patricia Earl to receive the 2020 C. Albert Koob Merit Award. This award is given to an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to Catholic education at any level or educational setting, in one or more of these areas […]
Marymount really shaped me into who I am: 2019 graduate returns home to Puerto Rico in pursuit of international law career
Every year, large numbers of U.S. college students decide to attend a higher education institution far away from home in the hopes of getting a fresh start and gaining more independence, and maybe even finding a new home for their post-graduation lives as well. But for Carla Clavell, her four years spent at Marymount University […]
Incoming freshman and aspiring nurse receives four-year scholarship to attend Marymount
As the need for more nurses and frontline health care providers continues to soar nationally and internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Marymount student who hopes to join the nursing workforce now has a financial pathway to make that dream come true. Marymount University freshman Britany Morales is a recipient of the Goodwin […]
Dr. Donna Schaeffer elected to Board of Women in Defense, joins international working group for cybersecurity education solutions
Dr. Donna Schaeffer, Professor of IT, Data Science and Cybersecurity at Marymount University, has been elected to the Board of Women in Defense, an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association. The group offers strategic networking, education and career development opportunities for members who come from industry and defense organizations of every size […]
Marymounts Center for Career Development building partnership with Serco
One of the cornerstones of a Marymount education is how students are offered pathways to fulfilling careers in high-demand fields. To make this possible, the Universitys Center for Career Development is focused on building partnerships that match students with high-level employers. A recent example of these efforts in action is the Centers relationship with Serco, […]
Recent Marymount graduate talks COVID-19 perspectives on Arlington radio
Makayla Andrews, MS, a certified health education specialist and a recent Marymount University graduate in Health Education and Promotion, was a featured guest this week on Aging Matters, a weekly hour-long radio program on WERA-LP 96.7 FM. Andrews, along with host Cheryl Beversdorf and Arlington resident Carol Burnett, spoke on COVID-19: Perspectives Across Generations. In […]
