Nursing alumnus Young “John” Yauger ’00 has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the profession’s highest honors. Election to the academy recognizes nurses who have made sustained and significant contributions to health care through leadership, research, education and policy, and reflects Yauger’s twenty-five-year career, shaped by military service, […]
Gerizim Perez, a master’s student in Marymount University’s online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) program, has been named a 2025 Master’s Counseling Fellow with the National Board for Certified Counselors’ (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program. The competitive fellowship is designed to prepare future counselors to serve diverse populations and to strengthen the mental health workforce through […]
Marymount University’s commitment to sustainable design took center stage last week as students, faculty and staff gathered in the As-Is section of IKEA Woodbridge for the debut of the Marymount x IKEA Upcycled Fashion exhibit. Now in its second year, the collaboration highlights creative approaches to sustainability by transforming discarded materials into high-fashion garments. The […]
Marymount University’s College of Sciences and Humanities welcomed over 30 alumni back to campus on October 31 for its Pathways from Graduation Conference, which featured a day of panels, presentations and networking opportunities for Political Science and International Relations students. Organized by Dr. Chad Rector, professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the […]
In recognition of the bravery and dedication of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Marymount University hosted its annual Veterans Day Luncheon on November 12. Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered together to honor the University’s military-affiliated population and reflect on the enduring values of duty, leadership and service. The luncheon […]
Students, faculty and cybersecurity professionals gathered at Marymount University’s Ballston Center last week for the inaugural Cyber Saints WiCyS Conference, hosted by the Marymount University student chapter of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). With the theme of “Navigating AI’s Shift in Cybersecurity,” the event connected learners with industry experts through a series of skill-building technical workshops, […]
Marymount University Women’s Tennis player Francesca Loiseau has been named the recipient of the 2026 NCAA Inspiration Award. She will receive the honor during the NCAA Honors Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C., held in conjunction with the NCAA Convention. The NCAA Inspiration Award is presented to current or former varsity letter-winners, […]
During Marymount University’s 75th anniversary Homecoming celebration, members of the newly formed Black Alumni Club (BAC) met for their inaugural event—a mixer to create a sense of community and connection among returning alumni. Among the organizers was Interior Design alumna Tayler Jones ‘12, who is spearheading the BAC initiative as the club’s first board chair. […]
To kick off Marymount University’s 75th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend, the College of Health and Education hosted the institution’s inaugural Alumni Speaker Series event, featuring health care leaders Ben Hughes ’04 ’06 and Allen Wolfe ’08. The pair presented “The Climb to Leadership: Navigating Adversity on the Path to Success,” sharing powerful stories of resilience and […]
Marymount University President Irma Becerra joined higher education leaders from across the nation this week as a featured speaker at Inside Higher Ed’s 2025 U.S. Universities Summit, held in Hoboken, N.J. on October 13-14. The invitation-only event convened more than 150 presidents, chancellors and provosts from over 75 colleges and universities to explore the evolving […]
