Marymount students give back during spring break service trips

Marymount students give back during spring break service trips

From rural Tennessee to remote Guatemalan villages, Marymount University students spent their spring break putting service into action. They stepped beyond the classroom to address real-world challenges across disciplines, expanding access to health care, supporting disaster recovery and building meaningful connections within underserved communities. Though each trip was different, they all shared a common purpose—using knowledge and compassion to make a tangible […]

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Marymount DPT students, faculty make lasting impact at APTA House of Delegates

Marymount DPT students, faculty make lasting impact at APTA House of Delegates

In August, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) held its annual House of Delegates meeting in Kansas City, Mo., to vote on new policies and procedures related to the physical therapy field. With an audience of over 600 APTA board members and representatives, Marymount University student Jordan Lindamood presented new student-sponsored motions as APTA’s student […]

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Scaling Mount Everest, Marymount alumnus reaches new heights

Scaling Mount Everest, Marymount alumnus reaches new heights

David Fathalikhani didn’t want to climb Mount Everest – at least not at first.  “There’s a huge cult of ego and competition surrounding Mount Everest because it’s the highest peak in the world,” he explained. “I wanted no part of that. I like to climb peaks that excite me personally, not to check off a […]

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Discover Exciting Career Paths With a Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a specialized form of care available to patients recovering from an illness, injury or who have been diagnosed with a mobility-limited condition. Through physical therapy, patients receive hands-on care from qualified professionals who know how to utilize specific exercises to restore mobility, improve function and reduce pain. If you are interested in a hands-on […]

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Annual Marymount 5K raises money for patient care abroad

Annual Marymount 5K raises money for patient care abroad

  This Saturday, April 20, Marymount University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will host its ninth annual Marymount 5K. Attracting nearly 250 runners every year, the event raises funds to support patient care during the program’s yearly service learning trips. Proceeds are used to purchase medical supplies, expensive tests and screenings and patient education […]

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Physical Therapy students bring rehab care to Guatemala during service-learning trip

Physical Therapy students bring rehab care to Guatemala during service-learning trip

  During Marymount University’s Spring Break, 20 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and eight faculty members traveled to Guatemala for a two-week service-learning and community engagement opportunity, allowing participants to give back to others while expanding their global perspective. Located in Panajachel at Lake Atitlan in Solola, Guatemala, the Marymount team volunteered at hospitals, […]

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