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Marymount athletic trainer to receive honors for life-saving actions at Women’s Basketball game

Posted on March 18, 2026 (March 19, 2026) by adauches

What began as a routine collegiate basketball game on January 31 turned into a lifesaving moment for a Lee Center spectator, as Marymount University assistant athletic trainer Shea Taylor sprang into action. While the Marymount Women’s Basketball team prepared for an afternoon game against Saint Elizabeth University, Taylor was busy prepping the athletic training room and organizing supplies. Moments later, a Marymount graduate assistant rushed in with urgent news. “She told me someone had fallen,” Taylor recalled. “I […]

Four new members appointed to Marymount’s Board of Trustees

Posted on March 16, 2026 by nmunson

Marymount University has appointed four distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees—Gregg Ficery, Ashley K. Lunkenheimer, Markus Weiss and Leslie Wolfson. They join a governing body that provides strategic oversight and guidance for the University’s continued growth and mission-driven impact. “Marymount benefits immensely from leaders who bring professional excellence and a deep commitment to service,” said Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University. […]

“The Joy Lab” exhibit brings faith, fun to Marymount’s Cody Gallery

Posted on March 6, 2026 (March 6, 2026) by adauches

Marymount University’s Cody Gallery opened a brand-new exhibit in February, “The Joy Lab,” featuring multimedia creations by Baltimore-based artist Sanah Brown-Bowers. The immersive exhibition honors family, faith and Black history through color, storytelling and bold material exploration. “We are incredibly proud to present Sanah’s work here at Marymount and be her first official university exhibit,” said Mary Proenza, Cody Gallery Director and Associate Professor of Art in Marymount’s School of […]

Marymount names Jim Adkins as Vice President for Finance and Operations & Treasurer

Posted on March 4, 2026 by nmunson

Jim Adkins has been appointed as Marymount University’s new Vice President for Finance and Operations & Treasurer. An accomplished executive, he has more than 22 years of experience in accounting and finance, including 17 years in higher education, and will hold a key seat on the President’s Cabinet. In his role, Adkins will provide executive leadership and strategic oversight […]

Marymount announces 2026 Commencement speakers and ceremony dates

Posted on March 2, 2026 by nmunson

This May, about 860 students will receive their degrees during Marymount University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies, held from May 16-17 at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington. The Class of 2026 includes 376 undergraduate students and 488 graduate students, including 250 doctoral candidates who will participate in Marymount’s annual hooding ceremony […]

Marymount’s Dr. Nicci Dowd named president of international organization’s special education division

Posted on February 26, 2026 by nmunson

Dr. Nicci Dowd, Assistant Professor in Marymount University’s School of Education, has begun a one-year term as president of the Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES), a section of the Council for Exceptional Children. She becomes the first African American president in the organization’s 37-year history, a historic milestone reflecting her professional leadership and longstanding commitment to inclusive education. DISES promotes global knowledge exchange, collaboration, human rights and […]

Black History Month panel highlights career success and workforce leadership

Posted on February 26, 2026 (February 26, 2026) by adauches

As part of its Black History Month celebration, Marymount University’s Black Student Union (BSU) brought alumni and community leaders to campus for a panel on navigating challenges in the workforce and the professional world. “We have the unique privilege of hearing from an incredible panel of professionals who have not only excelled in their fields, but have […]

Saints tackle ethics, business topics at 2026 VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl

Posted on February 20, 2026 (February 20, 2026) by adauches

Four Marymount students traveled to Richmond, Va. for the 2026 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) Applied Ethics Bowl on February 13, debating topics based on the theme, “Ethics and Business.” Established in 1997, the Applied Ethics Bowl seeks to bring together students from across the Commonwealth to strengthen their public speaking skills, foster interdisciplinary […]

Marymount alumnus brews success through campus-grown coffee shop

Posted on February 18, 2026 (February 18, 2026) by adauches

When Jaydon Early ’25 graduated from high school, he sought to pursue something different from his childhood in rural Stanardsville, Va. He wanted to use his entrepreneurial spirit to build something bigger than himself. After discovering Marymount’s close-knit community, he moved to Northern Virginia and enrolled in the University’s Business Administration program. “I liked the […]

Marymount University welcomes nineteen venerable monks to campus as part of the cross-country ‘Walk for Peace’

Posted on February 13, 2026 by adauches

On February 9, 2026, hundreds of people flooded Marymount’s campus, hoping to catch a glimpse of the nineteen Buddhist monks who would be arriving on campus as part of their cross-country ‘Walk for Peace.’ The monks, from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and other Theravada Buddhist monasteries worldwide, began their […]