Spring 2026 Career Fair strengthens workforce pathways with record employer participation

Spring 2026 Career Fair strengthens workforce pathways with record employer participation

Marymount University’s Lee Center gymnasium was filled with energy on Tuesday as 60 employers and 330 students gathered for the institution’s largest-ever career fair event.  Representing industries ranging from health care and technology to finance, education and public safety, employers came ready to recruit Saints for internships and part-time and full-time roles. Twenty of those organizations serve […]

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Alumna reflects on her time working in the White House

Alumna reflects on her time working in the White House

Few people can say their first full-time job was in the White House. However, through hard work and the “grace of God,” Marymount University alumna Joetta Appiah ‘24 landed a coveted role as a communications assistant in the Office of the Vice President of the United States.  “Never in a million years would I have […]

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Marymount awarded grant to expand internship and work-based learning opportunities

Marymount awarded grant to expand internship and work-based learning opportunities

Marymount University has been selected to receive a $150,000 Capacity-Building Grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP). This grant, part of a larger $3.9 million initiative across Virginia, will enhance student internship and work-based learning opportunities that bridge the gap between academic experiences […]

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Summer AI program at Marymount prepares D.C. high school students for tomorrow’s jobs

Summer AI program at Marymount prepares D.C. high school students for tomorrow’s jobs

This month, Marymount University’s College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT) launched the new Artificial Intelligence Dual Enrollment and Internship Program in collaboration with District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Supported by the Greater Washington Partnership’s TalentReady initiative and the DC Public Education Fund, this AI program provides a unique opportunity for rising high […]

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Why transferring to a school in D.C. is good for your future career

Why transferring to a school in D.C. is good for your future career

  If you’re thinking of transferring colleges, you may have a list of possible places or ideas of where you’d like to go. A bustling city, or a small college town? A large student population, or a small campus? Whatever your preferences, you should strongly consider putting D.C. at the top of your list. There’s […]

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Why you should network — and how to avoid 4 common pitfalls

Why you should network — and how to avoid 4 common pitfalls

  You’re a student, and you have plenty of things to worry about — grades, finances and your social life. You’re busy and you want the full college experience. So why worry about networking now when you can do it once you graduate? Well, investing in your career early has its advantages. You can start […]

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Saints find purpose through internships in health care, senior living

Saints find purpose through internships in health care, senior living

Portions of this story are repurposed with permission from Goodwin Living – click here for their website story. In health care, Marymount University is dedicated to providing quality education to improve the lives of patients and clients in the ever-changing landscape of the field, and its graduates go into much-needed roles both now and in […]

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4 reasons you should pursue internships in D.C. during college

4 reasons you should pursue internships in D.C. during college

  There’s no better place to intern than Washington, D.C. The city is filled to the brim with opportunity, and those who make the most of their D.C. internships often reap professional benefits for years to come. So, if you’re considering an internship in our nation’s capital, find out why you should put it at […]

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4 ways college students can start building a network in D.C.

4 ways college students can start building a network in D.C.

  College students are (or should be) focused on successfully completing their four-year degree. But in the midst of homework, tests and having a social life, sometimes college students forget to make networking a priority. Networking is super important, and it offers you the chance to make valuable connections that may lead you to finding […]

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4 real perks of transferring to a close-knit college in D.C.

4 real perks of transferring to a close-knit college in D.C.

  Are you thinking about transferring colleges? If so, you’re not alone — because nearly half of all Marymount University graduates began their undergraduate education at another institution! That said, if you’ve decided to transfer schools, you may be interested in what perks exist when you choose to transfer to a close-knit college in the […]

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