The campus visit is an absolute must, and it plays a very important part of the college decision process — you are choosing your home for the next four years. If you talk to any college student about why they chose their school, they might say something like, ‘it was the perfect fit!’ or […]
For the third year in a row, a Communication student from Marymount University has been awarded a scholarship from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Sigma Delta Chi Foundation of Washington, D.C. (SDX/DC) Melanie Martinez-Lopez, who will be a senior at Marymount this fall, received a $5,000 scholarship for the upcoming academic year – […]
Public Health Education & Promotion student Emma Driscoll presenting at Marymount’s Student Research Conference Last month, more than 90 Marymount University students showcased their original research in topics across the academic spectrum at the institution’s annual Student Research Conference (SRC) in the Ballston Center. An annual celebration of Marymount’s student scholarship and creative works, the […]
Six Marymount University students were recognized for their dedication and contributions to the community during Sunday night’s Saints Achieving Greatness (SAG) Awards Ceremony in the Ballston Center. The event, sponsored by the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, is designed to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of deserving student leaders, with nominations received from […]
Look, we get it — applying to college can be stressful. But we’re here to tell you that there’s one less thing you need to worry about right now — choosing your college major. Read on for some reasons not to rush into declaring your college major too quickly. Who knows, waiting to do […]
For 18 years, Viviane Pedruco was a professional helicopter pilot in her native country of Brazil, following in her family’s footsteps through a career in aviation. But with a determined career change to pursue her longtime dream, she moved to the U.S. and enrolled in Marymount University’s Interior Design M.A. program – and is […]
Maybe you’re from a small town, planning on moving to the Washington, D.C., area for school. Or, maybe you’re familiar with the nation’s capital but have never actually lived in a big city before. Either way, going to a college that’s five miles outside of Washington, D.C., like Marymount University can come with its […]
Included in a wave of market-driven academic programs that are launching at Marymount University in the Fall 2022 semester is a new Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience, a high-growth and in-demand field in the national capital region. The new Neuroscience major will be available through Marymount’s College of Sciences and Humanities, led by […]
Okay, we get it — you’re probably thinking, “Why would I want to read more books when I’m about to spend the next several years reading, writing and researching?” While it’s true that college is a lot of work, it’s really important to prepare yourself with good habits and a strategic plan for making […]
Last month, an acclaimed Marymount University professor and a recent alumnus partnered together to bring their extensive knowledge of cyberwarfare tactics into the global spotlight. Dr. Donna Schaeffer, Professor of Information Technology in Marymount’s School of Technology and Innovation, and Dr. Steve Defibaugh, a 2021 graduate of the University’s Cybersecurity doctorate program, participated in […]
