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Marymount makes gains in diversity, social mobility and strength of Nursing program in latest national rankings from U.S. News & World Report

Posted on September 18, 2023 (September 18, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

After gaining national recognition for the first time by U.S. News & World Report one year ago, Marymount University continues to climb in multiple national categories in the organization’s latest Best Colleges Rankings. Marymount ranked third overall among all Virginia private institutions that are classified as national universities. The University also jumped 38 spots […]

Finding a diverse college experience

Posted on May 2, 2023 (May 5, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

As you begin your college search, you begin to think about what you’ll study, whether you’ll attend a large or small institution, whether you’ll play a varsity sport, what clubs and organizations you’ll join and what there is to do around the college of your choice. These are common questions — you’re not alone. […]

Interior Design alumna launches first book, “Design for Identity”

Posted on April 10, 2023 (April 11, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

This month, Marymount University Interior Design alumna Jessica Bantom launched her first book, ‘Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World,’ with the aim of offering leaders a change management roadmap. “Design is expression, a service, an act of creativity,” Bantom argues. “But if designers design for everyone, how can there […]

Marymount partners with PathForward on MLK Day of Service

Posted on January 20, 2023 (January 20, 2023) by Connor Glowacki

“Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” In remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s courage and commitment to bringing greater equality to underserved communities, Marymount University partnered once again this past Monday with Volunteer Arlington to support the County’s annual MLK Day of Service. Following Volunteer Arlington’s opening ceremonies, Marymount’s Saints Service […]

Pres. Becerra receives DEI Champion Award from Washington Business Journal

Posted on December 9, 2022 (January 30, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

As a values-driven institution, Marymount University has always been deeply committed to fostering diversity and social justice. This week, campus-wide initiatives and efforts from leadership were placed in the spotlight by the Washington Business Journal, as Marymount President Irma Becerra was honored with the media outlet’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Champion Award for […]

Pres. Becerra, students travel to San Diego for HACU conference

Posted on November 7, 2022 (November 7, 2022) by Connor Glowacki

Last month, the Hispanic Association for Colleges and Universities (HACU) held its Adelante Leadership Conference in person for the first time since 2019. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Marymount University sent a group to San Diego to learn about rebuilding a more resilient and inclusive America through championing Hispanic success in higher education. Joining […]

MU ranked as a national university for first time in institution’s history

Posted on September 12, 2022 (September 12, 2022) by Nicholas Munson

Marymount ranked as a national university for first time in institution’s history

In the latest edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings, Marymount University has debuted on the list of ‘Best National Universities’ – a reclassification that has been years in the making and an achievement that will be celebrated on campus for accomplishing a key goal in the institution’s Strategic Plan. […]

Afghanistan refugee making a difference in Marymount’s DEI Center

Posted on July 28, 2022 (July 29, 2022) by Nicholas Munson

In late August of last year, Muzhgan Yarmohammadi was fleeing her native Afghanistan and everything that she knew as the country collapsed to the Taliban after decades of conflict and the withdrawal of U.S. troops. With uncertainty clouding her future, she – and her family – then spent several months transitioning from place to […]

Marymount University cements new partnership to support Latino veterans

Posted on April 4, 2022 (April 4, 2022) by

A new partnership with ALVA aims to support Latino veterans

As Virginia’s first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Marymount University is now doubling down on its commitment to support the educational success of minority students through a new partnership with the American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA). “Marymount is dedicated to providing a pathway to education for all those who seek it, and it’s our […]

Why diversity is so important to the Marymount experience

Posted on March 21, 2022 (March 28, 2022) by Nicholas Munson

What do you want to get out of your college experience? Whether you’re hoping to gain a world-class education, make lifelong friends in a diverse and welcoming community or jumpstart your career by taking advantage of every possible professional opportunity, Marymount University has just what you’re looking for. Read on to learn more about […]