In this episode of “Faculty in Focus,” we interview Dr. Alvaro Cintas-Canto, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the College of BILT, to discuss his diverse passions within the realm of AI, the benefits of ChatGPT and his efforts to help others integrate themselves into the high-tech world. Why Marymount? I chose […]
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MU receives $1.5 million NSA grant to build cybersecurity clinic
The National Security Agency (NSA) has selected Marymount University to build and operate a cybersecurity clinic through a $1.5 million grant, covering a two-year timeframe that begins in July 2023. The initiative aims to increase the cybersecurity capabilities of small businesses and nonprofits in the DMV region by helping them prevent, detect and respond […]
Future U. podcast visits MU to learn about higher education’s future
Stopping at Marymount University’s campus in early May during its national campus tour, top-rated The Future U. Podcast recorded an extensive episode in the Ballston Center auditorium featuring administrators, faculty and students from Marymount. President Irma Becerra, Provost Hesham El-Rewini, School of Technology and Innovation Director Diane Murphy and incoming SGA President Nicholas Mariel […]
What you need to know to enter, advance in the cybersecurity field
The demand for cybersecurity jobs continues to rise. Information security analyst is one of the top 20 fastest growing professions, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, expected to grow 35 percent by 2031 with a 2021 median pay of $102,600. Whether you want to launch yourself into this cutting-edge field or advance further […]
MU graduate programs achieve national rankings for first time
Three of Marymount University’s graduate programs were nationally ranked this week with the unveiling of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs list. The University’s online Master’s in Business, Master’s in Education and Master’s in Nursing programs all debuted on the list, a first for the institution. This news follows Marymount’s […]
Made for each other — the extra benefits of a dual master’s degree
If you are at a crossroads as you try to choose between two graduate programs, why not consider a dual master’s degree? Universities that offer them curate and structure courses to make the most of your time and return on investment. You’d gain the knowledge and skills that will best position you in the […]
Alumnus completes study on predicting mass shootings from social media
In the wake of yet another high-profile mass shooting in the U.S., this one taking the lives of 21 people at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, a recent doctorate recipient from Marymount University has completed his research on how social media postings can predict mass shootings before they occur. Nnaemeka Ekwunife, who received […]
MU professor, alumnus team up to present at cyberwarfare conference
Last month, an acclaimed Marymount University professor and a recent alumnus partnered together to bring their extensive knowledge of cyberwarfare tactics into the global spotlight. Dr. Donna Schaeffer, Professor of Information Technology in Marymount’s School of Technology and Innovation, and Dr. Steve Defibaugh, a 2021 graduate of the University’s Cybersecurity doctorate program, participated in […]
7 crucial questions to ask when considering an information technology degree
The college application and decision process comes with a whole set of challenging questions and choices, one of the most important being — what will you study? Making that determination can seem overwhelming, but it does not need to be if you’re considering an information technology degree. To help, we have put together several […]
Marymount students meet Netflix Pathways team to learn more about innovative program
Marymount University welcomed representatives from the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, Netflix, and education technology leader 2U, Inc. this month to speak directly with students about an upcoming opportunity for greater access and opportunity into the tech industry – the Netflix Pathways Bootcamp. In June, Marymount announced the partnership to offer students three semester-long, […]