When Mia Clevano ‘26 came to Marymount from Durango, Colo., she knew a lot was riding on her. “I am the first person in my family to go to college, so I definitely felt pressure to succeed and prove myself,” she said. “I didn’t know what to expect coming in—there was no roadmap for me, […]
Dr. Denise Ball, lecturer in Marymount University’s School of Education and a veteran Catholic school leader, presented her research on teacher retention at the prestigious Oxford Education Research Symposium in England. Her presentation, “Strengthening Schools from Within: The Impact of Leadership and Culture on Teacher Retention,” explored how school climate and leadership play a pivotal […]
At just 20 years old, Marymount University graduate Cara Craig ‘25 has two college degrees and is the recipient of the Sister Majella Berg Service Award, one of the institution’s highest honors. Now, she is setting her sights on graduate school and reforming the U.S. criminal justice system. The Bowie, Md. native began her college […]
Marymount University has officially named Dr. Skye Donovan as Dean of its College of Health and Education, following her service as Interim Dean since 2024. A member of the Marymount community for over 15 years, she brings extensive experience, transformational leadership and a personal commitment to the institution’s mission and values. “Since 2008, Dr. Donovan […]
Marymount University President Irma Becerra is among 55 influential voices from across the nation featured in ‘Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US,’ a large-scale public art installation now on display in New York City. The installation opened to the public on May 15 and presents a powerful visual and narrative journey through the history […]
Marymount University has received dual national recognitions in the recently released 2025 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, earning both the Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) and Opportunity Colleges and Universities (OCU) designations. Marymount joins an elite group of only 33 institutions nationwide honored for both research excellence and expanding student access and success, […]
Marymount University Interior Architecture and Design graduate student Maia Hoonan (now Abelson) ‘25 has been named to Metropolis Magazine’s Future100 list, placing her among the top 50 emerging interior designers in the nation. Hoonan is the seventh Marymount student named to the Future100 list, following designers Helia Amini, Lari Bittman and Nesreen Selim who made […]
Throughout end-of-semester and Commencement activities, Marymount University recognized outstanding students, faculty and staff whose dedication and hard work capture what it means to be a Saint. Recipients of these awards exemplify Marymount’s mission of educating the whole person through intellectual curiosity, service to others and a global perspective, and have made a difference in the […]
Marymount University Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising & Marketing students transformed Fashion Centre at Pentagon City into a “Secret Garden” of blooming prints and designs at the annual Portfolio in Motion event earlier this month, as captivated spectators watched models bring student designers’ creative visions to life. Now in its 36th year, Portfolio in Motion breathes […]
This past weekend, Marymount University proudly celebrated its 74th annual commencement ceremonies, honoring its Class of 2025 with joyful and inspiring events coinciding with the University’s 75th anniversary year. A total of 961 students received their degrees—433 bachelor’s, 319 master’s and 209 doctoral—representing graduates from the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 semesters, as […]
