From Caregiver to Breadwinner Program empowers nontraditional students to build futures in tech

From Caregiver to Breadwinner Program empowers nontraditional students to build futures in tech

Becoming a caregiver wasn’t a choice for Maria Ghafoor—it was a necessity. When her son suffered a stroke at birth in 2015, she stepped away from the workforce to care for him full time, putting her career aspirations on hold for years. Alina Yllanes faced a different kind of uncertainty. As a single mother of […]

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Cybersecurity doctoral students strengthen career paths with Department of War DoD scholarships

Cybersecurity doctoral students strengthen career paths with Department of War DoD scholarships

Marymount University has once again been recognized for its leadership in cybersecurity education, receiving a Department of War DoD Cyber Service Academy (CSA) grant for the 2025–2026 academic year. This marks the second year in a row that Marymount has earned the competitive award, which supports the development of future leaders in the federal cyber […]

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Marymount appoints Carl Whitman as V.P. of Information Technology and CIO

Marymount appoints Carl Whitman as V.P. of Information Technology and CIO

Marymount University has promoted Carl Whitman to Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO). This appointment represents the institution’s commitment to digital transformation and technological innovation. Whitman, who has served as Marymount’s Associate Vice President of Information Technology and CIO since May 2020, will continue to lead the University’s efforts to advance […]

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Understanding the Importance of Ethics in Information Technology

Technology is no longer a supplement in our lives — it’s the driving force behind our thought processes and the decisions that we make. As the influence of information technology continues to grow, the ethical issues in this field continue to become more complex. Knowing the leading ethical issues in information technology and the best practices to […]

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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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Made for each other — the extra benefits of a dual master’s degree

Made for each other — the extra benefits of a dual master’s degree

  If you are at a crossroads as you try to choose between two graduate programs, why not consider a dual master’s degree? Universities that offer them curate and structure courses to make the most of your time and return on investment. You’d gain the knowledge and skills that will best position you in the […]

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What you need to know about studying IT specializations at Marymount

What you need to know about studying IT specializations at Marymount

  Information technology, also commonly referred to as IT, is a rapidly evolving and expanding field that is changing the way every individual — and every industry for that matter — interacts with computers, their systems and their components. The information technology boom is nowhere near over — in fact, many believe it is just […]

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MU professor, alumnus team up to present at cyberwarfare conference

Marymount IT professor and Cybersecurity alumnus team up to present at international cyberwarfare conference

  Last month, an acclaimed Marymount University professor and a recent alumnus partnered together to bring their extensive knowledge of cyberwarfare tactics into the global spotlight. Dr. Donna Schaeffer, Professor of Information Technology in Marymount’s School of Technology and Innovation, and Dr. Steve Defibaugh, a 2021 graduate of the University’s Cybersecurity doctorate program, participated in […]

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7 crucial questions to ask when considering an information technology degree

7 crucial questions to ask when considering an Information Technology degree

  The college application and decision process comes with a whole set of challenging questions and choices, one of the most important being — what will you study? Making that determination can seem overwhelming, but it does not need to be if you’re considering an information technology degree. To help, we have put together several […]

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An inside look at Marymount’s Cloud Computing specialization

Cloud Computing specialization at Marymount University

  Technology degrees are considered some of the most sought-after and useful college degrees of the 21st century. As long as technology continues to become increasingly integrated into our modern lifestyle, so will the need for experts who can meet the evolving technological needs of every sector — especially in health care, the sciences, engineering, […]

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