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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marymount University has officially welcomed the Class of 2029, the largest incoming class in the institution’s history. This marks the second straight year that Marymount has set a new enrollment record, and also represents the fourth consecutive year of undergraduate enrollment growth. During the admissions cycle for the 2025-26 academic year, Marymount received an estimated […]
This fall, Marymount University proudly welcomes its largest incoming class ever for the second consecutive year. Among these new Saints in the Class of 2029 are students who are already making their mark as scholars, athletes, leaders and community builders. From the wrestling mat to the flag football field, from nursing labs to engineering classrooms, […]
Seventeen Marymount University students came together last semester to launch the region’s first-ever student chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA). This national organization, dedicated to educating and connecting future leaders in the club management industry, now has a vibrant new presence powered by Marymount’s trailblazing students. Leading the charge is senior Business […]
Marymount University made history last week as it welcomed Catholic school leaders from across the region for the inaugural Catholic School Leadership Conference. The half-day event brought together school administrators from six dioceses for a day of inspiration, collaboration and professional growth. Representatives from the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Archdiocese of Washington, Archdiocese of Baltimore, […]
