Following a comprehensive national search, Marymount University named Joshua Harless its first Vice President of Marketing and Communications. He will plan and implement a strategic, integrated approach across all University marketing initiatives, programs and activities. Scheduled to begin his work on Tuesday, January 16, he will serve on President Irma Becerra’s Cabinet and report […]
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To College of Saint Rose students — why Marymount can be your new home
Earlier this month, The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., made the unfortunate announcement that it would cease academic instruction after the end of the 2023-2024 academic year. Its looming closure impacts thousands of undergraduate and graduate students who are now searching for a new institution where they can complete their collegiate studies. […]
Marymount team lands key grant for AI readiness
Artificial intelligence has rapidly expanded in both importance and scale over recent years, with concerns about its safe use and development even leading the White House to issue an executive order related to its ‘extraordinary potential for both promise and peril.’ In higher education specifically, supplemental grants have been fundamental to advancing research that […]
3 benefits of transferring to Marymount
When it comes to choosing a university to transfer to, there are countless choices. You’ve already taken classes, you’ve worked hard to maintain strong grades and maybe even received your associate’s degree. What comes next? Which school do you select to complete your bachelor’s degree, and why? Many Marymount University graduates began their undergraduate […]
Professor’s research shows how AI can screen for Alzheimer’s
As the health care landscape continues to evolve through technological innovation, researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to combat the complex challenges posed by neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Through unprecedented insights that improve diagnoses and potential interventions, AI is believed to hold the potential of offering transformative solutions that […]
Marymount professor highlights advantages of artificial intelligence
In this episode of “Faculty in Focus,” we interview Dr. Alvaro Cintas-Canto, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the College of BILT, to discuss his diverse passions within the realm of AI, the benefits of ChatGPT and his efforts to help others integrate themselves into the high-tech world. Why Marymount? I chose […]
MU expands access to graduate education for ADW teachers
Marymount University’s School of Education and the Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a partnership between the two institutions, which will result in expanded access to Marymount graduate programs for ADW teachers through an innovative pathway to licensure. Seeking to provide access to high-quality and accredited academic courses […]
7 reasons to go to college in the Washington, D.C., area
When it comes to choosing a college, there are many factors to take into account. Beyond the school itself, one of the major things to consider is the area surrounding it. You want to know what is at your disposal, in regards to both business connections and entertainment. You may love the campus, but […]
Nursing Workforce Scholarship Program aims to address national shortage
As the nation grapples with an ever-increasing shortage of nurses, Marymount University is addressing this crisis by collaborating with local health care institutions and launching the new Nursing Workforce Scholarship Program. Through this initiative, Marymount is offering a merit-based $10,000 scholarship starting in the Spring 2024 semester for students admitted to the University’s on-ground […]
3 reasons high schoolers should take college summer courses
Come summertime, many rising high school juniors and seniors will go on vacations with their families, spend time with friends and kick back at the pool. While all of these are well-deserved breaks, summer can be a wasted opportunity if these are the only things you do from June to August. Spending a few […]