Marymount’s Dr. Sara Pappa presents National Falls Prevention Action Plan on Capitol Hill

Marymount’s Dr. Sara Pappa presents National Falls Prevention Action Plan on Capitol Hill

Dr. Sara Pappa, Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance at Marymount University, joined lawmakers and national leaders on Capitol Hill for the release of the 2025 National Falls Prevention Action Plan on September 17. The briefing, hosted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), brought together experts and policymakers to highlight an urgent public […]

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Marymount’s Dr. Cassandra Good named Distinguished Lecturer by the Organization of American Historians

Marymount’s Dr. Cassandra Good named Distinguished Lecturer by the Organization of American Historians

The Organization of American Historians (OAH) has selected Dr. Cassandra Good, Associate Professor of History at Marymount University, as one of its newest Distinguished Lecturers. She joins a prestigious cohort of 17 U.S. historians appointed this year to the OAH Lectureship Program, which brings historical and scholarly insights to audiences nationwide. “I’m truly honored to […]

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Marymount’s Camp Santos improves youth bilingual literacy in Arlington

Marymount’s Camp Santos improves youth bilingual literacy in Arlington

Over the summer, Marymount University faculty hosted the inaugural session of the Camp Santos: Rec N’ Read program, a three-week summer camp designed to improve bilingual literacy skills among elementary school children in Arlington.  The program was created by Dr. Ella Merriwether, Assistant Professor of Forensic and Legal Psychology in the Marymount School of Social […]

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Marymount earns record rankings from U.S. News, Forbes and Niche for 2026

Marymount earns record rankings from U.S. News, Forbes and Niche for 2026

As it marks its 75th anniversary this fall, Marymount University is celebrating a wave of national recognition with strong showings in rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and Niche. These results highlight Marymount’s upward momentum as one of the region’s most dynamic private universities. In U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best […]

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President Becerra named Board Chair of Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

President Becerra named Board Chair of Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

Marymount University President Irma Becerra has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area for the 2025–2026 term. The Consortium is a coalition of higher education institutions across the national capital region, serving more than 300,000 students and employing over 100,000 people. Together, its members […]

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Letter from President Becerra: Celebrating Hispanic-Serving Institutions and safeguarding their future

Letter from President Becerra: Celebrating Hispanic-Serving Institutions and safeguarding their future

The message below was sent by Marymount University President Irma Becerra to students, staff and faculty on Wednesday, September 17. Celebrating Hispanic-Serving Institutions and safeguarding their future Dear Marymount Community, When Aileen Martinez first arrived at Marymount University, she became the first in her family to pursue higher education. She wanted a school where she felt […]

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New clubs create career development, community building opportunities on campus

New clubs create career development, community building opportunities on campus

Last week, Marymount University’s Office of Student Engagement hosted student organizations for the annual club fair, offering students the opportunity to learn more about campus activities. Several new clubs made their debut, including an all-student a cappella group, an Ethiopian and Eritrean student organization and a Latino student professional development group. Below is a list […]

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Incorporating Project-Based Learning in Elementary and Secondary Schools

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Project-based learning (PBL) is transforming the way students engage with education. It moves beyond rote memorization and test preparation to emphasize hands-on exploration, collaborative learning strategies, and critical thinking. In K–12 classrooms, this approach allows learners to tackle real-world challenges and develop meaningful connections between subjects where they can, in turn, take greater ownership of […]

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Top Skills You’ll Develop in an Accelerated BSN Program

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The impact of nursing education can set you up for long-term success in the profession. Beyond just fast-tracking your pathway to a degree, pursuing an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program means building the essential skills you’ll need to thrive in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment. These programs are designed to prepare students to […]

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MBA Work-Life Balance: Tips for Managing Time, Stress, and Priorities

Pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) can be one of the most rewarding steps in advancing your career, but it may also accompany considerable challenges — especially when you’re balancing work and study alongside personal commitments. Between demanding academic schedules, networking events, leadership opportunities, and responsibilities outside the classroom, students sometimes find themselves stretched […]

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