In late June, Marymount University announced the launch of its online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program. Rooted in cultural humility, global perspective and a strong sense of service, the degree is designed to prepare graduates to address communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages. This fully online and full-time program […]
When Mia Clevano ‘26 came to Marymount from Durango, Colo., she knew a lot was riding on her. “I am the first person in my family to go to college, so I definitely felt pressure to succeed and prove myself,” she said. “I didn’t know what to expect coming in—there was no roadmap for me, […]
Not many people can say that the Nationals Park press box is their part-time office. But Melanie Martinez-Lopez ‘23 is one of the lucky few who commutes to the Washington Nationals home stadium almost weekly. A Digital Content Diversity Fellow with Major League Baseball, she has spent the last seven months reporting on players, games […]
Every year, Marymount University’s College of Sciences and Humanities hosts the Marya McLaughlin Lecture in Media Communications and invites an inspirational journalist to speak about their experiences and their impact in the journalism field. These lectures provide a unique opportunity for students, whether studying in media or otherwise, to engage and learn from trailblazing leaders […]
It’s finally summer — a time for poolside parties, barbecues and beach vacations that you’ve been looking forward to for months. But while all of these are well-deserved opportunities to relax and recharge, your summer has the potential for more. If you’re a rising high school junior or senior, you can get ahead and […]
What should you major in if you want to learn how to talk and write persuasively, or if you love interacting with different kinds of people? Maybe consider a communication degree! There are plenty of jobs available to those with communication degrees, spanning roles within media outlets, government agencies, corporate communications and more. Here […]
Both faculty members and students from Marymount University made a strong impression at MediaFest22, the joint national convention of the College Media Association, American Collegiate Press and Society of Professional Journalists held on October 27 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. “Over 200 people – including media professionals, students and faculty from across […]
For the third year in a row, a Communication student from Marymount University has been awarded a scholarship from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Sigma Delta Chi Foundation of Washington, D.C. (SDX/DC) Melanie Martinez-Lopez, who will be a senior at Marymount this fall, received a $5,000 scholarship for the upcoming academic year – […]
During a historic moment as the United States Senate considers the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, Marymount University student journalists are getting the full scope of the moment’s significance directly from a former Senator who played a key role in judicial nominations during his time in office. Marymount’s Contemporary […]
The Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver (LLK) Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication, based at Florida International University and the premier national organization dedicated to diversity and equity for women communicators, has designated Marymount University as its third satellite center and the first to be located in the greater Washington, D.C., region. The Center […]
