Take a moment to think about your finances — are you feeling anxious yet? If you’re like most college-bound students, preparing for tuition and miscellaneous college expenses can be intimidating, especially when you start to consider the rising cost of higher education. In-state and out-of-state tuition rates for four-year universities are on the rise, […]
Marymount University President Irma Becerra joined higher education leaders from across the nation this week as a featured speaker at Inside Higher Ed’s 2025 U.S. Universities Summit, held in Hoboken, N.J. on October 13-14. The invitation-only event convened more than 150 presidents, chancellors and provosts from over 75 colleges and universities to explore the evolving […]
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a powerful step toward advancing your career, but selecting a specialization can make that degree even more impactful. No matter if you’re aiming to lead in finance, shape marketing strategy, drive innovation with data, or launch your own venture, the path you choose can align your education […]
An era defined by digital interconnectivity and evolving global threats has rendered the protection of critical infrastructure (power grids, transportation networks, water treatment cybersecurity, and more) a top national priority. These systems form the backbone of modern society, and even a brief disruption can result in cascading consequences for public safety, economic stability, and national […]
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 […]
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 […]
President Becerra with Rick Mills, Anita Jones and Tish King of United Educators On March 27, Marymount University President Irma Becerra was a featured speaker at the United Educators (UE) Lunch and Learn series celebrating Women’s History Month. In a conversation moderated by Tish King, UE’s Head of Corporate Communications, President Becerra spoke to in-person […]
On March 12, Marymount University President Irma Becerra traveled to her alma mater, Florida International University (FIU), to participate in a series of events for the first-ever “Dr. Irma Becerra Day.” The day began with a fireside chat in which President Becerra spoke with FIU Society of Women Engineers members as part of their “Week […]
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 […]
Stopping at Marymount University’s campus in early May during its national campus tour, top-rated The Future U. Podcast recorded an extensive episode in the Ballston Center auditorium featuring administrators, faculty and students from Marymount. President Irma Becerra, Provost Hesham El-Rewini, School of Technology and Innovation Director Diane Murphy and incoming SGA President Nicholas Mariel […]
