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Marymount duo become Leaders-in-Residence to support Hispanic students

Posted on October 26, 2021 (November 1, 2021) by

Marymount University Leaders-in-Residence Jessica Benitez and Ashly Trejo Mejia

When the opportunity arose to become a resource and advocate for fellow Hispanic students at Marymount University, sophomore Jessica Benitez and junior Ashly Trejo Mejia were eager to fill the role. “I think I have the ability to grow as a leader and share opportunities available to people of color,” Benitez said. Both students […]

Marymount listed as first Hispanic-Serving Institution in Virginia

Posted on November 18, 2020 (January 11, 2021) by Nicholas Munson

Achieving a significant enrollment milestone this fall, Marymount University has become the first higher education institution in the Commonwealth of Virginia to qualify as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). As defined in Title V of the Higher Education Act, HSI’s are not-for-profit, accredited institutions of higher learning with a full-time equivalent undergraduate student enrollment that […]