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Television news veteran Roger Mudd remembered by MU staff

Posted on March 16, 2021 (August 3, 2021) by

News veteran Roger Mudd pictured speaking at Marymount University's 52nd annual commencement ceremony in 2003

Roger Mudd, the veteran political correspondent and television news anchor, passed away on March 9, 2021 at the age of 93, according to news reports. Mudd is remembered as a titan of journalism after more than 30 years in network television, delivering news to homes across the country. He also had a strong relationship […]

Marymount names commencement speakers for three ceremonies this May

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Nicholas Munson

In mid-May, approximately 975 students will receive their degrees over the course of three days during Marymount University’s 70th annual commencement ceremonies. The newest graduates of the mission-based Catholic university will hear from three distinguished commencement speakers – influential Virginian James Dyke, Jr., entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila Johnson and business leader Donald Graham. Both […]