Professor’s new accreditation shines spotlight on sustainability at Marymount

Professor's new accreditation shines spotlight on sustainability at Marymount

  Dr. Julia Doto, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance at Marymount University, has received certification as a Climate for Health Ambassador through ecoAmerica, which empowers health care leaders to advocate for climate solutions. In this role, she will serve as a resource for companies, legislators and members of the general public who want […]

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Marymount partners with MedStar Health to enhance learning opportunities, scholarships for Physical Therapy students

Marymount partners with MedStar Health to enhance learning opportunities, scholarships for Physical Therapy students

  Students in Marymount University’s Physical Therapy programs can now receive new scholarships and enhanced training inside and outside the classroom through a new and innovative partnership with MedStar Health. This includes five $20,000 scholarships that MedStar Health will offer students in Marymount’s three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. “We are committed to providing […]

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What you didn’t know you could do with a health sciences degree

Health Sciences degree career outlook

  When you hear about a friend who wants to pursue a degree in health sciences, what do you typically think it is that they want to do? A health sciences degree likely makes you think of nurses, hospitals, doctors and maybe even Grey’s Anatomy. However, a health sciences degree isn’t only useful on the […]

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Marymount appoints Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee as next Dean of College of Health and Education

Marymount appoints Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee as next Dean of College of Health and Education

  Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee has been selected as the next Dean of the College of Health and Education at Marymount University. Starting in June 2023, she will lead a respected and innovative College consisting of four Schools of nursing, health sciences, education and counseling. Her appointment was the result of a comprehensive national search process […]

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Marymount’s Dr. Gwendolyn Francavillo receives prestigious leadership award

Marymount’s Dr. Gwendolyn Francavillo receives prestigious leadership award

  The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) has recognized Dr. Gwendolyn Roberts Francavillo, Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance at Marymount University, with its coveted Established Professional Outstanding Leadership Award in honor of her leadership, work and continued support for the advancement of the health education and promotion profession. NCHEC’s Leadership […]

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More Sociology graduates are going into the medical field — here’s why

More Sociology graduates are going into the medical field — here's why

  You might be surprised to know that an increasing number of Sociology degree recipients are applying to pre-med programs and pursuing their doctoral degrees in what was previously considered to be a path exclusively for Biology majors. Despite its basis in social sciences, an undergraduate degree in Sociology is highly versatile and can lend […]

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New Medical Sciences program boosts opportunities in competitive health fields

Marymount University’s new master’s program in Medical Sciences boosts student opportunities in competitive health fields

  College graduates who have their eyes set on admission to medical school, dental school or other health-related professional schools know that the competition can be fierce. But with Marymount University’s brand-new M.S. in Medical Sciences program, students will have the opportunity to separate themselves from the competition and bolster their chances at success. The […]

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Marymount team earns NIH prize in ‘Do Something about Antibiotics’ Challenge

Marymount team earns NIH prize in ‘Do Something about Antibiotics’ Challenge

  Tasked with helping solve the greatest public health emergency of our time, a group of Marymount University students proved themselves to be more than up to the challenge. Seventeen Marymount Saints, led by Biochemistry Professor Dr. Amanda Wright, entered the Small World Initiative’s sixth annual Do Something about Antibiotics Challenge during the Fall 2021 […]

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Dr. Patricia C. Heyn leads Center for Optimal Aging as Founding Director

Dr. Patricia C. Heyn leads Marymount University's Center for Optimal Aging as Founding Director

  After a thorough and competitive international search, Marymount University has selected Dr. Patricia C. Heyn as Founding Director of the Center for Optimal Aging, the University’s first interdisciplinary research hub focused on addressing critical issues affecting the health of older adults. “Marymount has a unique history and commitment to education and serving those in […]

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Marymount lifts indoor mask requirement on all campuses

Marymount lifts indoor mask requirement on all campuses

  On Monday, Marymount University announced to students, faculty and staff that the institution’s indoor mask requirement will no longer be in effect starting this Tuesday, March 1. This decision is based upon low COVID-19 metrics in Arlington County, Va., in addition to other University health and safety protocols such as COVID-19 vaccination and booster […]

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