Marymount University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2024-2025 academic year. It is a prestigious honor highlighting the institution’s commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education and welcoming environment where students explore their passions, pursue their dreams, positively impact the world and Learn with Purpose. Marymount earned College of Distinction status overall […]
Marymount University’s School of Education and the nonprofit Porto Charities have collaborated to launch a new scholarship program designed to support special education teachers and educators employed by the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Porto Charities, which aims to increase educational and employment opportunities available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through grants and advocacy […]
Do you aspire to serve as an educational leader who makes an impact in the lives of students? Exploring different types of leadership styles in education in a Master of Education (M.Ed.) program can help you take your career to new levels of success. Education leaders play critical roles in helping students learn and grow while creating safe […]
Last week, Marymount University celebrated the grand opening of its Early Learning Academy through a ribbon-cutting event attended by Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera, Marymount Board of Trustees Chair Peter Converse, University administrators and staff, families and officials such as Virginia Senator Barbara Favola and Arlington County Board Member Matt de Ferranti. […]
Last week, the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics convened its fifth meeting at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Designed to demonstrate the Administration’s commitment to workforce development and economic opportunities for Hispanics, the event also allowed commissioners to gather ideas for recommendations they […]
Marymount University’s School of Education and the Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a partnership between the two institutions, which will result in expanded access to Marymount graduate programs for ADW teachers through an innovative pathway to licensure. Seeking to provide access to high-quality and accredited academic courses […]
Marymount University welcomed Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee in June 2023 as the new Dean of the College of Health and Education. With her vision and leadership, she hopes to propel students, faculty and staff towards continued success while simultaneously upholding the University’s mantra ‘Learn with Purpose’ through all of the College’s initiatives. What was your […]
In this episode of “Faculty in Focus,” we hear from Sr. Patricia Helene Earl, Professor of Education and Director of Marymount University’s Catholic School Leadership Program (CSLP), and learn about her roots in Catholic education, the CSLP mission and her unwavering faith and love for Marymount and the Catholic community as a whole. Why Marymount? […]
Photo courtesy of Camille Dempsey Dr. Elizabeth Langran, a longtime Marymount University professor of Education, was selected as a member of the inaugural cohort for the AI Explorations for Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) Faculty Fellowship by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). With a focus on accelerating innovation in education, those selected for […]
The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program at Marymount University has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its rigorous preparation of future teachers in how to teach reading, earning an ‘A’ grade in NCTQ’s new report, Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening Elementary Reading Instruction. The program is among just […]
