College graduates who have their eyes set on admission to medical school, dental school or other health-related professional schools know that the competition can be fierce. But with Marymount University’s brand-new M.S. in Medical Sciences program, students will have the opportunity to separate themselves from the competition and bolster their chances at success. The […]
This past weekend, honors program students and faculty from higher education institutions across both Virginia and West Virginia traveled to the University of Lynchburg to attend the 2022 Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC) Conference. Representing 17 percent of all students presenting at the Conference was a group of Marymount University honors students, with eight […]
In mid-May, approximately 1,080 students will receive their degrees over the course of three days during Marymount University’s 71st annual commencement ceremonies. The newest graduates of the mission-based university will hear from three distinguished commencement speakers – the first female Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S., Princess Reema; physicist and former NASA research center […]
Regardless of which website you use or which scholarships you apply for, the best practice is to start applying and researching early — and no, freshman year of high school is not too early! This will give you plenty of time to apply to an array of scholarships, giving you the best chance of […]
Many high school students are aware that certain standardized tests for college are a requirement for most university admissions, and many college-bound students feel a lot of pressure when studying and preparing for the SAT or ACT. Here are a few videos that you should watch when tackling your college test prep! 1. Train […]
As Virginia’s first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Marymount University is now doubling down on its commitment to support the educational success of minority students through a new partnership with the American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA). “Marymount is dedicated to providing a pathway to education for all those who seek it, and it’s our […]
During a historic moment as the United States Senate considers the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, Marymount University student journalists are getting the full scope of the moment’s significance directly from a former Senator who played a key role in judicial nominations during his time in office. Marymount’s Contemporary […]
Two years ago, Marymount University Professor Dr. Kathleen Garces-Foley was preparing to leave the U.S. and live in Hungary for a semester, with plans to study and teach at the University of Szeged on the second Fulbright Award of her academic career. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted those plans and led to the cancellation […]
Newly released data showing Northern Virginia’s extreme heat spots is prompting Dr. Susan Agolini, Assistant Professor of Biology at Marymount University, to find solutions to alleviate “hot zones” throughout Arlington. Last summer, Dr. Agolini braved one of the hottest days in July to lead the University’s efforts in collecting temperature data across Arlington County. Teams […]
Defined by the American Sociological Association, sociology is “the study of society — a social science involving the study of the social lives of people, groups and societies. It’s the study of our behavior as social beings, covering everything from the analysis of short contacts between anonymous individuals on the street to the study […]
