Dr. Usha Rajdev, Professor of Math and Science at Marymount University, has been working with high school students in Uganda and their principals and teachers to educate youth on mosquito-borne diseases using the Smithsonian Science Education Centers (SSEC) Mosquito! Community Research Guide, part of the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals project. One of the […]
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Alumnus helps Arlington community connect, help out during COVID-19 pandemic
Kellen MacBeth, who graduated from Marymount University in 2009 with a B.A. in Politics, is helping thousands of Arlington residents form tighter community bonds online during this time of social distancing. He helped organize the Facebook group, “Arlington Neighbors Helping Each Other Through COVID-19,” and one of his posts fundraising for the Arlington Food Assistance […]
Marymount History program hosts Phi Alpha Theta Virginia State Conference remotely
On March 28, Marymounts History program hosted the state conference for Phi Alpha Theta, the history student honor society. But in a first for the organization, the meeting was held remotely. It was initially planned to be held in Marymounts Ballston Center, with colleges and universities throughout Virginia and the nation’s capital invited to send […]
Second delivery of at home STEM Resources for learning at home for K – 10
Presented by Dr. Usha Rajdev and Marymount alumni, Rachel Cotton and Sarah Roegner, this particular packet focuses on the Smithsonians Mosquito! Project. The focal point of this project is to have students learn about mosquito borne diseases as well as come up with a solution to help prevent the spread of those diseases. Activities are […]
Marymount alumni collaborate with Dr. Rajdev to develop at-home STEM activities for K-8 students
In an effort to continue teaching and learning under the current circumstances, we recognize the needs for parents, families and students to conduct a variation of activities to enhance and motivate students learning from the homefront. We are sharing several resources for you to implement, or allow your student to conduct the activities. Please note some […]
Founders Week Luncheon – A Conversation with Sister Luisa
On March 4, during Marymount’s Founders Week, Sr. Luisa Almendra spoke to the community in a conversation moderated by Dr. Brian Doyle. Lunch was provided and the event was open to all. The conversation was recorded, and we invite you to view the recording on YouTube. […]
MU student named 2020 Honors Scholar of the Year
Honors student MaryEllen Haas was selected by the Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC) as its 2020 Honors Scholar of the Year. The award highlights a student from a member institution that successfully embodies the scholarship, character and ambition associated historically with honors students and the VCHC. After submitting an essay sharing her personal narrative, along […]
Moira Gannon Denson named 2020 Ones to Watch award winner
Moira Gannon Denson, Associate Professor of Interior Design and an NCIDQ-certified Interior Designer, has been named a 2020 Ones to Watch award winner by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The ASID Ones to Watch program identifies rising leaders in the interior design industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a willingness to […]
Students from School of Design, Arts and Humanities win at WindowsWear Competition
Five Marymount students were selected as finalists in the WindowsWear Mentorship Competition. More than 1,000 students participated in the competition nationwide, and 10 finalists were selected. The brief was to design a store concept, window display and event experience for the Coach Holiday 2030 campaign. On Feb. 21, all of the finalists and their guests met at […]
Marymount Ethics Bowl team impresses at statewide tournament
Five students from Marymount University participated in the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) 21st annual statewide collegiate Wells Fargo Ethics Bowl earlier this month in Lynchburg, Va. The Marymount team consisted of seniors Gina Fendley and Cate Tesmer, junior Luis Ferre, sophomore Rose Fischer and freshman Julianna Cameron. Led by their faculty coordinator, […]
