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Marymount students, faculty and staff earn awards for excellence and service during 2025-26 school year

Posted on June 3, 2026 (June 3, 2026) by adauches

As the 2025-26 school year draws to a close, Marymount University is proud to recognize the Saints who have made outstanding contributions to the University community through their dedication to service, excellence and education. Marymount Graduation Special Recognitions The following students received awards and commendations during the 2026 Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies, held at DAR Constitution Hall on May 17. They were selected by classmates […]

Marymount Women’s Lacrosse’s Taylor Chepren named to Allstate NACDA Good Works Team

Posted on April 29, 2025 (April 29, 2025) by nmunson

Marymount University Women’s Lacrosse student-athlete Taylor Chepren has been named to the 2024-25 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team. She is one of just 20 spring student-athletes from across NCAA Divisions I, II and III and the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) to be honored with this recognition. “Being named to the Allstate NACDA Good […]

Saints giving back: holiday service opportunities for students

Posted on November 14, 2024 (November 15, 2024) by adauches

At Marymount, we are committed to serving not only our students but also the local community. This holiday season, we will offer various service opportunities for students, faculty and staff to give their time and resources to help those in need. Below are a few events sponsored by our on-campus organizations that allow our Saints […]

9 basic elements of a complete college application

Posted on December 13, 2021 (January 19, 2022) by nmunson

10 basic elements of a complete college application

When tackling the college admissions process, it’s important to have a good understanding of the elements of a traditional, complete application. After all, a well-rounded application is incredibly important for sharing a holistic reflection of your talents, passion to learn and drive to succeed! Here is a quick overview of what your college application […]

Virginias Collegiate Honors Council Fall Conference held at Marymount’s Ballston Center

Posted on September 23, 2021 (October 4, 2021) by nmunson

Both intellectual curiosity and service to others were on display this past Saturday at Marymount University’s main campus and Ballston Center, which played host to the Fall Conference planning meeting of the Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC). Fifty participants from 16 different colleges and universities across Virginia and West Virginia attended the professional development […]

Marymount’s Fall 2021 Welcome Week brings all students back to campus

Posted on August 31, 2021 (June 13, 2023) by nmunson

Marymount University’s Fall 2021 Welcome Week brings all students back to campus

For the first time since March of 2020, Marymount University has officially returned to a fully in-person, face-to-face learning and living model, as the entire student body is back on campus for Fall 2021 Welcome Week and the beginning of fall semester classes. On Thursday, about 240 new students arrived on Move-In Day and […]

3 reasons community service and extracurriculars are important in college

Posted on August 27, 2021 (September 7, 2021) by nmunson

We’ve all heard the cliché that college is a time to find yourself. But what does that really mean, and where exactly did your “self” go? The next four years are a time for you to find out what you want to do with your life in your post-college years. You take classes to […]