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Marymount alumni speak on healthcare leadership, civic engagement and AI in impactful lecture series

Posted on June 4, 2026 (June 4, 2026) by adauches

During the 2025-26 academic year, Marymount alumni from across industries returned to campus to share their personal and professional experiences with students as part of the inaugural Alumni Speaker Series. Over the course of three lectures, alumni explored topics including ethical healthcare leadership, civic responsibility and the future of technology in the AI age. The Climb to Leadership: Navigating Adversity on the […]

Black History Month panel highlights career success and workforce leadership

Posted on February 26, 2026 (February 26, 2026) by adauches

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 […]

Marymount alumnus brews success through campus-grown coffee shop

Posted on February 18, 2026 (February 18, 2026) by adauches

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 […]

Six members of the Marymount community named to the 2025 WBJ Power 100 List

Posted on November 25, 2025 (November 25, 2025) by adauches

Six members of the Marymount community—including an alumna, honorary degree recipients, commencement speakers, a former trustee, and University President Dr. Irma Becerra—have been named to the Washington Business Journal’s 2025 Power 100 List, recognizing the region’s most influential leaders. Alumna Susan Lacz ’83 earned her second consecutive selection for her leadership as CEO of Ridgewells […]

Political science alumni return to campus for day of student mentorship, career preparation

Posted on November 18, 2025 by adauches

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 […]

Alumni join forces to create community and connection through Black Alumni Club

Posted on October 27, 2025 by adauches

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. […]

Health care leaders speak on overcoming adversity during inaugural Alumni Speaker Series event

Posted on October 27, 2025 (April 24, 2026) by adauches

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 […]

Made with love—Marymount alumna builds restaurant legacy in the DMV

Posted on February 10, 2025 (February 11, 2025) by adauches

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 […]

Marymount’s upcoming 75th anniversary to feature year-long celebrations

Posted on November 21, 2024 (November 21, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University is preparing to kick off its 75th anniversary celebrations that will begin in January 2025 and last throughout the year. Since it was founded as Virginia’s first Catholic college by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) in 1950, Marymount has transformed from a two-year college for women into a nationally […]

New Alumni Board established to engage with former Saints

Posted on August 5, 2022 (August 10, 2022) by nmunson

In an effort to more fully encourage alumni engagement in the life of the institution, Marymount University recently established a newly formed Alumni Board with 10 inaugural members. Their respective terms officially began on July 1 and included a summer orientation meeting. The Alumni Board will serve as a liaison for the University by […]