Marymount University design students are gaining recognition for their work on a global stage after earning top placements in the prestigious Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition, one of the leading contests for emerging designers. Anastasiia “Ana” Skvortsova, a Master of Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) student, was named a top five finalist in February while […]
Students from Marymount University’s Engineering program represented the institution on the national stage at the 2026 Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition, held late last month at the Lockheed Martin Center for Leadership Excellence in Bethesda, Md. The annual competition brings together undergraduate engineering teams from across the country to tackle complex fictional scenarios […]
Marymount University’s Cody Gallery opened a brand-new exhibit in February, “The Joy Lab,” featuring multimedia creations by Baltimore-based artist Sanah Brown-Bowers. The immersive exhibition honors family, faith and Black history through color, storytelling and bold material exploration. “We are incredibly proud to present Sanah’s work here at Marymount and be her first official university exhibit,” said Mary Proenza, Cody Gallery Director and Associate Professor of Art in Marymount’s School of […]
Dr. Nicci Dowd, Assistant Professor in Marymount University’s School of Education, has begun a one-year term as president of the Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES), a section of the Council for Exceptional Children. She becomes the first African American president in the organization’s 37-year history, a historic milestone reflecting her professional leadership and longstanding commitment to inclusive education. DISES promotes global knowledge exchange, collaboration, human rights and […]
As part of its Black History Month celebration, Marymount University’s Black Student Union (BSU) brought alumni and community leaders to campus for a panel on navigating challenges in the workforce and the professional world. “We have the unique privilege of hearing from an incredible panel of professionals who have not only excelled in their fields, but have […]
Four Marymount students traveled to Richmond, Va. for the 2026 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) Applied Ethics Bowl on February 13, debating topics based on the theme, “Ethics and Business.” Established in 1997, the Applied Ethics Bowl seeks to bring together students from across the Commonwealth to strengthen their public speaking skills, foster interdisciplinary […]
When Jaydon Early ’25 graduated from high school, he sought to pursue something different from his childhood in rural Stanardsville, Va. He wanted to use his entrepreneurial spirit to build something bigger than himself. After discovering Marymount’s close-knit community, he moved to Northern Virginia and enrolled in the University’s Business Administration program. “I liked the […]
This Valentine’s Day, Marymount University is celebrating a different kind of love: the service, compassion and community impact that underpins the University’s mission. Over the past year, Marymount students have completed a record number of service hours and participated in brand new initiatives to help create real impact in the local community. And with a […]
On January 21, Marymount University’s School of Design and Art hosted a faculty panel event celebrating “Iterations,” an exhibition showcasing the creative work of Marymount faculty across the Design and Art, Fashion Design, and Interior Architecture and Design programs. Held in conjunction with the exhibition at the Cody Gallery, the event offered students, faculty and […]
On Dec. 19, 2025 the voices of Marymount University’s Chamber Singers filled the White House with music as the ensemble took part in one of the nation’s most exclusive holiday traditions: performing during official White House Christmas tours. Selected as one of only 25 groups chosen from thousands of applicants nationwide, the Chamber Singers provided […]
