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Marymount partners with York and Delone Catholic High Schools to expand access, scholarship opportunities

Posted on November 14, 2025 by nmunson

Marymount University has established a new partnership with York Catholic High School and renewed its existing agreement with Delone Catholic High School, strengthening access to higher education for students from both institutions. Through these collaborations, high school graduates who meet specific academic criteria will receive guaranteed admission to Marymount as well as renewable scholarships valued […]

Marymount welcomes largest-ever first-year class for Fall 2025

Posted on August 22, 2025 by nmunson

Marymount University has officially welcomed the Class of 2029, the largest incoming class in the institution’s history. This marks the second straight year that Marymount has set a new enrollment record, and also represents the fourth consecutive year of undergraduate enrollment growth. During the admissions cycle for the 2025-26 academic year, Marymount received an estimated […]

Marymount receives gift to remodel Lodge into new Malek Family Welcome Center

Posted on November 13, 2024 (November 13, 2024) by Nicole Koluder

Marymount University will soon transform the historic Lodge into the Malek Family Welcome Center, thanks to a generous gift from philanthropist Marlene Malek, a Class of 1979 Nursing alumna and Vice Chair of the University’s Board of Trustees. The Welcome Center will serve as a vital hub for prospective students, alumni campus visits and Board […]

Evan Lipp promoted to Vice President of Enrollment Management at Marymount

Posted on September 17, 2024 (September 17, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University has promoted Evan Lipp to the Vice President of Enrollment Management role. In this elevated position with a seat on President Irma Becerra’s Cabinet, he will oversee undergraduate and graduate admissions, enrollment operations and financial aid while continuing to strengthen Marymount’s enrollment initiatives. Lipp began his Marymount tenure in 2021, bringing with him […]

To College of Saint Rose students — why Marymount can be your new home

Posted on December 11, 2023 (December 15, 2023) by nmunson

Earlier this month, The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., made the unfortunate announcement that it would cease academic instruction after the end of the 2023-2024 academic year. Its looming closure impacts thousands of undergraduate and graduate students who are now searching for a new institution where they can complete their collegiate studies. […]

Your senior year of high school does matter — here’s why

Posted on October 23, 2023 (October 27, 2023) by nmunson

Congratulations! You have finally made it to your senior year of high school. It’s time to kick back, relax and enjoy, right? False. Don’t get us wrong, senior year is meant to be fun — with parties, picnics, class bonding and dreaming about the future. But it’s not the time to take your foot […]

How to write a great scholarship application

Posted on September 11, 2023 (September 22, 2023) by nmunson

Are you beginning to search and apply for college scholarships? Marymount University’s Admissions team has seen many applications, read numerous essays and sat through a number of interviews with applicants for prestigious awards. Based on these experiences, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you begin to apply for scholarships. 1. […]

4 tips for drafting a résumé admissions counselors want to read

Posted on August 21, 2023 (September 5, 2023) by nmunson

Most college students are able to look back on the application process and recognize how it was a rather stressful part of their senior year in high school. On top of the sometimes confusing web searches, plans to take the SAT/ACT and campus visits, there are countless forms and documents that college applicants must […]

Why you should visit colleges after you’ve been accepted

Posted on April 17, 2023 (April 21, 2023) by nmunson

Congratulations! You have been accepted to college! At this point in your admissions process, you may be juggling a number of higher education options if you’ve received multiple acceptances. How do you make the right choice? Even if you’ve already visited the campuses before, you may want to travel to them again now that […]

MU on track to break application record ahead of Fall ’23 semester

Posted on April 12, 2023 (April 12, 2023) by nmunson

Marymount on track to break application record ahead of Fall 2023 semester

After a record-breaking year for applications prior to the Fall 2022 semester, Marymount University is on pace for yet another all-time high leading up to Fall 2023. As of April 11, 3,304 total applications have been received from prospective Saints – topping the 3,165 number from last year at this time (the Fall 2022 […]