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Jill’s House partnership offers immersive clinical experiences for Marymount Nursing students

Posted on April 27, 2026 (April 27, 2026) by adauches

Marymount University’s Malek School of Nursing Professions is celebrating the creation of a new community partnership with Jill’s House, a local respite care facility. The partnership allows Nursing students to engage in six-week clinical rotations, assisting staff in caring for children with intellectual disabilities. “Few nursing programs provide this level of hands-on exposure to individuals with profound intellectual and developmental disabilities, yet this population continues […]

Saints spread the love through ongoing service initiatives and community engagement

Posted on February 12, 2026 (February 12, 2026) by adauches

This Valentine’s Day, Marymount University is celebrating a different kind of love: the service, compassion and community impact that underpins the University’s mission. Over the past year, Marymount students have completed a record number of service hours and participated in brand new initiatives to help create real impact in the local community. And with a […]

Health care leaders speak on overcoming adversity during inaugural Alumni Speaker Series event

Posted on October 27, 2025 (April 24, 2026) by adauches

To kick off Marymount University’s 75th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend, the College of Health and Education hosted the institution’s inaugural Alumni Speaker Series event, featuring health care leaders Ben Hughes ’04 ’06 and Allen Wolfe ’08. The pair presented “The Climb to Leadership: Navigating Adversity on the Path to Success,” sharing powerful stories of resilience and […]

Top Skills You’ll Develop in an Accelerated BSN Program

Posted on September 4, 2025 (September 4, 2025) by mlaverdi

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The impact of nursing education can set you up for long-term success in the profession. Beyond just fast-tracking your pathway to a degree, pursuing an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program means building the essential skills you’ll need to thrive in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment. These programs are designed to prepare students to […]

The Impact of Technology on Public Health Education: Digital Tools for Outreach

Posted on July 14, 2025 (September 4, 2025) by mlaverdi

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Recent advances in health information technology have had a significant impact on the field of public health, and particularly public health education. Public health educators develop programming and educational materials to increase access to health information and empower people to make positive, healthy choices in their own lives, serving communities worldwide. As a result, an […]

How an Accelerated BSN Prepares You for Specialized Nursing Roles

Posted on July 14, 2025 (September 4, 2025) by mlaverdi

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Today’s complex healthcare system is strained. Patients require more individualized care, healthcare costs continue to rise and the healthcare worker shortage grows larger with each passing year. To help resolve these pressing challenges, healthcare leaders and educational institutions are expanding nursing education pathways in order to attract new nurses to the profession — particularly those […]

Center for Optimal Aging awarded grant in support of bilingual health program

Posted on June 20, 2025 by nmunson

The Potomac Health Foundation has awarded its Howard L. Greenhouse Grant to Marymount’s Center for Optimal Aging to assist in the expansion of the University’s new ALOHA (Arlington Longitudinal Optimal Healthy Aging) initiative. With $150,000 in grant funding, the Center will transform the traditional health screening model into a mobile, community-focused wellness program designed to […]

Marymount Nursing receives $500,000 grant for Earn to Learn Program

Posted on October 3, 2024 (October 3, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University’s Malek School of Nursing Professions has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to launch its Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration Program. This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice, accelerating nursing students’ readiness for the workforce. The Earn to Learn Program […]

Scaling Mount Everest, Marymount alumnus reaches new heights

Posted on July 15, 2024 (July 19, 2024) by adauches

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 […]

Annual Marymount 5K raises money for patient care abroad

Posted on April 15, 2024 (April 15, 2024) by adauches

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 […]