The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, has recognized Marymount University’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi as a Circle of Excellence Platinum Chapter, the highest commendation a chapter can receive from the organization. The award is given to chapters that exceed […]
With tremendous gratitude, Marymount University thanked its veteran community members this past Wednesday during its annual Veterans Day Recognition Luncheon, held the day prior to the University holiday. The event served as an opportunity to announce the University’s intention to create and foster its very own chapter for student veterans at Marymount, in order […]
On November 5, more than 30 high school students gathered at Marymount University’s Ballston Center for a day of training at the third annual Peer Mentor Leadership Institute. The Institute began in 2019 as an idea to provide a high level of instruction and collaboration among students who have chosen to become peer mentors […]
Leadership lessons, creating your brand and empowering your career – these are just a few examples of what close to 70 women learned firsthand during October’s three-day Women’s Leadership Development Summit in Glen Allen, Va., hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC). The overall group, consisting of juniors and seniors at higher […]
Marymount University has partnered with Barnes & Noble College to implement the company’s BNC First Day® Complete program with the unique institutional brand name ‘Bernie’s Books for Less,’ a course material delivery model that will drive student success by ensuring all students are prepared to begin learning on the first day of class. Bernie’s […]
Dr. Cassandra Good, Assistant Professor of History at Marymount University and an accomplished researcher of early American history and George Washington, has been recognized by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) with a H. Hiter Harris Family Award for her dedication to higher education and student success. The special meeting and awards presentation, […]
Ahead of Halloween, more than 75 Marymount University students, faculty and staff members joined together to assemble goodie bags for children across Northern Virginia. Halloween Fest, sponsored by Marymount’s Office of Ministry and Spiritual Life, has become a beloved tradition as University buildings and hallways are decorated by students. Children from local community after-school […]
Look, we get it — college can be stressful. Between classes, homework, tests, financing your education and juggling your personal life, going to college can be overwhelming and full of pressure. What’s the good news? College is also a fantastic opportunity for you to practice and maintain some healthy ways of dealing with that […]
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 […]
STEM fields are important — there’s no doubt about that. But with STEM fields so highly promoted, it might seem hard for people who like reading and writing to find their niche in a less technical field. However, there are more options available to students who love to write, research and read than you […]
