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Marymount Interior Design students named to Metropolis Future100 for fifth consecutive year

Posted on April 15, 2026 (April 16, 2026) by adauches

Two students in Marymount University’s Interior Architecture and Design master’s program, Zhuyun “Joy” Xu and Mallory Myers-Payne, have been recognized in Metropolis Magazine’s Future100. The annual list recognizes the nation’s top architecture and interior design students, with Xu and Myers-Payne among just 17 designers named in the graduate interior design category. The Future100 list has now featured nine Marymount undergraduate […]

Marymount and Virginia Works host sold-out Career Forward summit to support displaced federal workers and contractors

Posted on April 13, 2026 by nmunson

About 230 participants gathered at Marymount University’s Ballston Center on April 8 for Career Forward, a one-day, hands-on summit designed to help displaced federal workers and government contractors navigate career transitions and explore new opportunities across sectors. Hosted in partnership with Virginia Works, the sold-out event brought regional leaders, industry experts and career coaches together […]

Marymount joins prestigious VICEROY Initiative to advance cybersecurity workforce pipeline

Posted on April 9, 2026 by nmunson

Marymount University has been selected to join the Virtual Institutes for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ (VICEROY) Initiative, an elite national program led by the U.S. Department of War that prepares the next generation of cybersecurity and spectrum operations professionals to protect the nation. With fewer than 45 universities nationwide represented, Marymount’s selection […]

Marymount’s Physical Therapy and Education programs recognized in 2026 U.S. News graduate school rankings

Posted on April 7, 2026 by nmunson

With the release of the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Rankings, Marymount University continues to earn national recognition that highlights the strength of its graduate programs in health and education. In this year’s rankings, Marymount’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is ranked No. 180 nationally and remains among the top programs […]

New student organization, She Leads, seeks to empower women in business and beyond

Posted on March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2026) by adauches

Marymount students are carving out a new space for connection, confidence and career exploration with the launch of She Leads, a student organization dedicated to empowering women across disciplines. The club’s debut, occurring during Women’s History Month, is a celebration of women’s achievements and a forward-looking commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders. Founded by senior Business Administration student […]

Marymount community remembers Sister Irene Cody

Posted on March 30, 2026 by nmunson

Sister Irene Cody, RSHM, a beloved educator and longtime campus presence at Marymount University, passed away on February 11 at the age of 100. Marymount will celebrate a Memorial Mass to honor her life and legacy on Wednesday, April 1 at noon in the Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel. Members of the University community, along […]

Two Marymount design students recognized in national Steelcase competition

Posted on March 26, 2026 by adauches

Marymount University design students are gaining recognition for their work on a global stage after earning top placements in the prestigious Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition, one of the leading contests for emerging designers. Anastasiia “Ana” Skvortsova, a Master of Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) student, was named a top five finalist in February while […]

Inaugural Voices of Purpose episode dives into female leadership, civic engagement

Posted on March 24, 2026 (March 27, 2026) by adauches

To celebrate the conclusion of Women’s History Month, Marymount University released the inaugural episode of its new presidential podcast, Voices of Purpose, exploring democratic values that shape ethical leadership. Guided by the principles of Winston Churchill—liberty and democracy, moral courage, global leadership, civic engagement and free enterprise—the Voices of Purpose podcast fosters transformative conversations with leaders from business, government, education and beyond. Recorded live on February […]

Marymount Engineering team earns top-quartile finish at national Lockheed Martin ethics competition

Posted on March 19, 2026 by nmunson

Students from Marymount University’s Engineering program represented the institution on the national stage at the 2026 Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition, held late last month at the Lockheed Martin Center for Leadership Excellence in Bethesda, Md. The annual competition brings together undergraduate engineering teams from across the country to tackle complex fictional scenarios […]

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 […]