Last week, Marymount University’s College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT) joined over 20,000 organizations worldwide in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week, which through various lectures and seminars is utilized to help entrepreneurs transform their ideas into tangible action. To mark this occasion, the College of BILT hosted two renowned design entrepreneurs, Jomo Tariku […]
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4 ways college students can start building a network in D.C.
College students are (or should be) focused on successfully completing their four-year degree. But in the midst of homework, tests and having a social life, sometimes college students forget to make networking a priority. Networking is super important, and it offers you the chance to make valuable connections that may lead you to finding […]
4 real perks of transferring to a close-knit college in D.C.
Are you thinking about transferring colleges? If so, you’re not alone — because nearly half of all Marymount University graduates began their undergraduate education at another institution! That said, if you’ve decided to transfer schools, you may be interested in what perks exist when you choose to transfer to a close-knit college in the […]
Stars of ‘Duty Free’ documentary visit MU for Speaker Series event
Sian-Pierre Regis and Rebecca Danigelis, activists and stars of the 2021 documentary ‘Duty Free,’ were the featured speakers in the latest edition of Marymount University’s MUx Speaker Series, a thought-provoking series of presentations and conversations designed to transform motivation into action and ideas into change. Organized in collaboration with Marymount’s Center for Optimal Aging […]
For second-straight year, MU’s PKP chapter earns Platinum status
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, has recognized the Marymount University 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 […]
5 podcasts perfect for college-bound students
As a college-bound student, it’s important to arm yourself with skills that really matter — social awareness, critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, monetary self-control and the drive to challenge conventional thinking. You probably already have a ton of things on your plate. So, instead of giving you another lengthy article or book to read […]
Advice from MU Admissions on beginning your college journey
When you begin your first semester of college, it can feel like you’re entering a whole new world — and that can be both thrilling and intimidating, depending on your personality and expectations. But with the right guidance ahead of time, you’ll be ready to put your best foot forward in your academics, extracurriculars, […]
Pres. Becerra, students travel to San Diego for HACU conference
Last month, the Hispanic Association for Colleges and Universities (HACU) held its Adelante Leadership Conference in person for the first time since 2019. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Marymount University sent a group to San Diego to learn about rebuilding a more resilient and inclusive America through championing Hispanic success in higher education. Joining […]
Marymount well represented at national media convention, MediaFest22
Both faculty members and students from Marymount University made a strong impression at MediaFest22, the joint national convention of the College Media Association, American Collegiate Press and Society of Professional Journalists held on October 27 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. “Over 200 people – including media professionals, students and faculty from across […]
President Becerra receives 2022 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award
At its annual Awards Gala on Wednesday night at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C., the Support Our Aging Religious (SOAR!) organization honored Marymount University President Irma Becerra with the prestigious 2022 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for her dedicated work at the University and throughout her career in higher education. She becomes […]