When Mia Clevano ‘26 came to Marymount from Durango, Colo., she knew a lot was riding on her. “I am the first person in my family to go to college, so I definitely felt pressure to succeed and prove myself,” she said. “I didn’t know what to expect coming in—there was no roadmap for me, […]
At just 20 years old, Marymount University graduate Cara Craig ‘25 has two college degrees and is the recipient of the Sister Majella Berg Service Award, one of the institution’s highest honors. Now, she is setting her sights on graduate school and reforming the U.S. criminal justice system. The Bowie, Md. native began her college […]
Marymount University’s continued momentum is fueled by transformative gifts that elevate the institution’s academic and athletics programs and empower students who rely on scholarships to achieve their goals. In the latest example of this generosity, a recent $1 million donation from Terry Thompson—a Marymount Board of Trustees member since 2022—will make a significant impact on […]
Last month, honors program students and faculty from higher education institutions across Virginia and West Virginia traveled to Radford University to attend the 2024 Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC) Conference. With the theme ‘Into the Wilderness,’ attendees were asked to explore the boundaries of their visions for a sustainable future. While there, six Marymount honors […]
This past weekend, honors program students and faculty from higher education institutions across both Virginia and West Virginia traveled to Longwood University to attend the 2023 Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC) Conference, with the theme of ‘Global Connections.’ Representing 20 percent of all research presentations at the Conference was a group of Marymount University […]
When Marymount University sophomore Caroline MacDonald found out last month that her research paper on sustainability in the textile industry was published in the National Collegiate Honors Council’s Undergraduate Research Journal, she was understandably thrilled but also slightly surprised by this success. “I wanted to meld my interests in fashion design and sustainability together, […]
After a lifetime of training, Marymount University alumnus Collin Chartier won the Ironman Mont-Tremblant race in Quebec this August, allowing him to qualify for the Ironman World Championships. He completed the course — which entails swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running the length of a full marathon at 26.2 miles — in […]
About 310 new students arrived on the Marymount University campus last week during Thursday’s Move-In Day, with an estimated 33 volunteers consisting of Marymount faculty, staff and current students on hand to assist these first-year Saints from the Class of 2026 and celebrate them as new members of the Marymount family. Approximately 340 returning […]
This past weekend, honors program students and faculty from higher education institutions across both Virginia and West Virginia traveled to the University of Lynchburg to attend the 2022 Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC) Conference. Representing 17 percent of all students presenting at the Conference was a group of Marymount University honors students, with eight […]
Newly released data showing Northern Virginia’s extreme heat spots is prompting Dr. Susan Agolini, Assistant Professor of Biology at Marymount University, to find solutions to alleviate “hot zones” throughout Arlington. Last summer, Dr. Agolini braved one of the hottest days in July to lead the University’s efforts in collecting temperature data across Arlington County. Teams […]
