Marymount University welcomed students, faculty and community members to its Ballston Center on April 21 for the 2026 Bisson Lecture, an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in society. Titled “Hell Is Other Robots: Understanding What AI Is (And Isn’t),” the lecture featured Dr. Robin Zebrowski, professor of cognitive science […]
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 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 […]
Showcasing commitment to innovation and harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, the Commonwealth of Virginia has launched a new website in partnership with Google—“Virginia Has Jobs: Activate Your AI Potential.” Among its catalog of AI education resources that promote a “future-ready Virginia,” the site lists Marymount University’s Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, which launched […]
This month, Marymount University’s College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT) launched the new Artificial Intelligence Dual Enrollment and Internship Program in collaboration with District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Supported by the Greater Washington Partnership’s TalentReady initiative and the DC Public Education Fund, this AI program provides a unique opportunity for rising high […]
School of Technology and Innovation Director Alex Mbaziira with Marymount students Designed to equip students with foundational skills necessary to excel in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, Marymount University’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree fills a critical need for today’s and tomorrow’s workforce. Located in Marymount’s School of Technology and Innovation […]
Marymount University is undergoing exciting new developments for the upcoming fall semester. These include introducing an innovative program in artificial intelligence, expanding facilities, adding a pep band and forming a women’s flag football team — all set to enhance the overall Marymount experience. Expanding knowledge of artificial intelligence Marymount now offers a Bachelor of Science […]
Marymount University’s Interior Architecture + Design program recently hosted the inaugural Dana Keegan & Martha Child Lecture Series event in response to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies and their integration into various professions. Held on February 28 in the Ballston Center auditorium, it aimed to foster increased knowledge and insightful discussions surrounding […]
Artificial intelligence has rapidly expanded in both importance and scale over recent years, with concerns about its safe use and development even leading the White House to issue an executive order related to its ‘extraordinary potential for both promise and peril.’ In higher education specifically, supplemental grants have been fundamental to advancing research that […]
As the health care landscape continues to evolve through technological innovation, researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to combat the complex challenges posed by neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Through unprecedented insights that improve diagnoses and potential interventions, AI is believed to hold the potential of offering transformative solutions that […]
