As we enter the last stretch of the Spring 2025 semester, we encourage all Marymount community members to get involved in the amazing events happening on campus! As we continue to celebrate our 75th anniversary year, students can expect to see the return of popular events such as the Keegan Lecture Series, Saints Fest and […]
This episode of Faculty in Focus highlights Dr. Patricia Heyn, Director of Marymount’s Center for Optimal Aging and Interim Vice President for Research. Dr. Heyn discusses the Center for Optimal Aging’s progression and its impact on older adults in the DMV region and nationwide, both now and in the future. How did you first become […]
March is the official start of spring, and we’re celebrating the beginning of the season all month long! With exciting events for students, faculty and alumni, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out some of our featured events below! — March 5 Ash Wednesday Masses Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel / 7:30 am, 12 […]
Arita Matini ’09 opened her first restaurant at 21 as a Marymount senior. “I was living at home in McLean and driving up and down Chain Bridge Road every day wishing there were more food options, especially healthy options rather than just a McDonalds and a Subway,” Matini said. Although she originally came to Marymount […]
In honor of Black History Month, Marymount University’s Office of Student Engagement and Black Student Union will collaborate to bring a host of fun and meaningful events to campus. From career panels to candy grams, there is a way for everyone to join in on the Black History Month celebrations! — February 1 Black History […]
In this episode of “Faculty in Focus,” we spotlight Dr. Lisa Jackson-Cherry, Director of the School of Counseling within the College of Health and Education. She highlights the newly opened CMHC Training Clinic, the importance of mental health resources and her hopes that her work will positively impact the DMV area for years to come. How did you […]
Few people can say their first full-time job was in the White House. However, through hard work and the “grace of God,” Marymount University alumna Joetta Appiah ‘24 landed a coveted role as a communications assistant in the Office of the Vice President of the United States. “Never in a million years would I have […]
Welcome back students, faculty and staff! We hope you had a restful and joy-filled holiday season and are excited about all this new year has to offer. Marymount will host various events to kick off the Spring 2025 semester and celebrate the beginning of our 75th anniversary year. Go Saints! — January 16 Spring Club Fair […]
When she first arrived on Marymount’s campus, Elizabeth Llop-Rojo ‘69 was uncertain about what to expect. Although she was born in the U.S., she didn’t connect much with American culture. Her father was in the foreign service, so Elizabeth and her three sisters—Rita, Louisa and Ann—were raised and educated in South America. “My parents wanted […]
Dr. Linda McKenna Gulyn, Professor of Psychology at Marymount University, attended the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 38th annual conference earlier this month in Aurora, Colo., representing Virginia’s first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The event gathered leaders from over 600 HSIs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, along with advocates, policymakers and […]
