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Marymount University joins DC CAP University Partnership Network, expanding opportunities for DC students

Posted on January 21, 2026 by adauches

Arlington, Va. — Marymount University is proud to announce its inclusion as a new University Partner of the DC College Access Program (DC CAP Scholars), expanding access to Marymount’s academic programs and career-focused educational opportunities for students across Washington, D.C. Through this partnership, Marymount is now available to students applying for DC CAP’s University Partner […]

Marymount’s Student Government Association makes history while building community, legacy

Posted on October 13, 2025 by adauches

As Marymount University celebrates its 75th anniversary year, it also celebrates another impressive milestone—a new all-Hispanic executive board of the Student Government Association (SGA). This year sees senior Sofia Jubraj elected by students to serve as SGA President, senior Adriana Rodriguez-Denner as Vice President, junior Isabella Rivera as Secretary and senior Richard Flores as Treasurer. […]

Students bring new career development opportunities to Marymount’s Hispanic community

Posted on October 2, 2025 (October 3, 2025) by adauches

Last month, student leaders announced the founding of a Marymount University chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), a national organization aimed at creating career development opportunities for Hispanic students and allies. Leading the student chapter are senior business majors Rudy Sanchez and Adriana Rodriguez-Denner, who will be serving as president and […]

Letter from President Becerra: Celebrating Hispanic-Serving Institutions and safeguarding their future

Posted on September 17, 2025 by nmunson

The message below was sent by Marymount University President Irma Becerra to students, staff and faculty on Wednesday, September 17. Celebrating Hispanic-Serving Institutions and safeguarding their future Dear Marymount Community, When Aileen Martinez first arrived at Marymount University, she became the first in her family to pursue higher education. She wanted a school where she felt […]

Marymount professor strives to empower Hispanic students following HACU national conference

Posted on November 22, 2024 (November 25, 2024) by nmunson

Dr. Linda McKenna Gulyn, Professor of Psychology at Marymount University, attended the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 38th annual conference earlier this month in Aurora, Colo., representing Virginia’s first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The event gathered leaders from over 600 HSIs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, along with advocates, policymakers and […]

Marymount connects job seekers with top employers at 2024 National Diversity Career Expo

Posted on October 17, 2024 (December 3, 2024) by nmunson

More than 400 attendees visited Marymount University’s Ballston Center in September for the Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (NOVAHCC) sixth-annual National Diversity Career Expo. Held during Hispanic Heritage Month at Virginia’s first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution, the two-day event celebrated diversity and inclusion in the workforce as job seekers engaged with leading employers in […]

Intelligence field panelists champion self-worth, diversity in ‘See Her, Be Her’ event

Posted on May 9, 2024 (May 9, 2024) by Nicole Koluder

Highlighting the remarkable contributions of three Latinas in the intelligence field, Marymount University’s student-run Intelligence Club hosted an informative ‘See Her, Be Her’ panel event in the Reinsch Auditorium last month. All three featured speakers — Carmen Medina (former CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence), Arlene Gaylord (FBI Executive Assistant Director for Information and Technology) and Stephanie […]

President Becerra speaks on educational equity, economic opportunity at White House Hispanic Initiative meeting

Posted on January 29, 2024 (January 29, 2024) by nmunson

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 […]

Pres. Becerra, students travel to San Diego for HACU conference

Posted on November 7, 2022 (November 7, 2022) by Connor Glowacki

Last month, the Hispanic Association for Colleges and Universities (HACU) held its Adelante Leadership Conference in person for the first time since 2019. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Marymount University sent a group to San Diego to learn about rebuilding a more resilient and inclusive America through championing Hispanic success in higher education. Joining […]

Marymount University cements new partnership to support Latino veterans

Posted on April 4, 2022 (April 4, 2022) by

A new partnership with ALVA aims to support Latino veterans

As Virginia’s first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Marymount University is now doubling down on its commitment to support the educational success of minority students through a new partnership with the American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA). “Marymount is dedicated to providing a pathway to education for all those who seek it, and it’s our […]