Deciding your career path as a teenager can seem pretty daunting. What if you don’t know exactly what you want to do right now? Maybe you have a vague idea of an area you want to work in, but you aren’t sure about the specifics? That’s where we come in. The team at Marymount […]
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Virginias Collegiate Honors Council Fall Conference held at Marymount’s Ballston Center
Both intellectual curiosity and service to others were on display this past Saturday at Marymount University’s main campus and Ballston Center, which played host to the Fall Conference planning meeting of the Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC). Fifty participants from 16 different colleges and universities across Virginia and West Virginia attended the professional development […]
What you need to know about prioritizing your mental health in college
The transition to college can be challenging. One of the biggest differences between high school and college is the shift in responsibility. It is up to you to create your class schedule, make the effort to get to know your professors, ensure that you know the material being taught in your classes, decide when […]
Marymount’s falls prevention efforts impact more than 4,700 older adults over five years
As the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in adults over the age of 65, falls can greatly impact the health and well-being of older adults in our community. In 2018, there were an estimated 36 million falls resulting in eight million injuries. That translates to more than 950,000 hospitalizations and $50 billion […]
What are the top technology degrees to pursue in 2021?
Are you a college-bound student passionate about STEM education? Have you narrowed down your interests to pursuing a technology degree? Do you find yourself wondering which tech degree is right for you? If this sounds like you and if you want to pursue a technology degree that will prepare you for a successful career, you’re in luck — […]
MU leads Virginia, DC institutions on diversity, intl. students in 2022 Best Colleges Rankings
In the latest edition of the Best Colleges Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Marymount University has once again been recognized for fostering an inclusive, diverse campus with a global perspective. Among all public and private institutions in Virginia and Washington, D.C., Marymount leads the pack in Campus Ethnic Diversity. For Most International […]
Marymount pays tribute with 9/11 memorial events during 20th anniversary
Twenty years ago, the entire nation was shaken after thousands of Americans perished as a result of multiple terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Marymount University paid homage to the memory of the more than 2,900 victims and their families during multiple 9/11 memorial events held on campus. On the morning of September 10, Marymount […]
Marymount holds COVID-19 panel, announces 96 percent vaccination rate
“With the start of a new academic year upon us, and with the most students on campus since March of 2020, I remain confident in our ability to deal with any COVID-related challenge that comes our way.” Those words from Dr. William Bisset, Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs at Marymount University, […]
‘Saints Rebound’ plan targets safe return to normal activities at Marymount
As Marymount University has fully returned to a face-to-face academic delivery model for the Fall 2021 semester, the institution is committed to both supporting the safety and health of all its community members while also providing a vibrant on-campus learning and living environment for the students it serves. The University’s approach is represented through […]
Marymount’s Fall 2021 Welcome Week brings all students back to campus
For the first time since March of 2020, Marymount University has officially returned to a fully in-person, face-to-face learning and living model, as the entire student body is back on campus for Fall 2021 Welcome Week and the beginning of fall semester classes. On Thursday, about 240 new students arrived on Move-In Day and […]