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Marymount makes gains in diversity, social mobility and strength of Nursing program in latest national rankings from U.S. News & World Report

Posted on September 18, 2023 (September 18, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

After gaining national recognition for the first time by U.S. News & World Report one year ago, Marymount University continues to climb in multiple national categories in the organization’s latest Best Colleges Rankings. Marymount ranked third overall among all Virginia private institutions that are classified as national universities. The University also jumped 38 spots […]

How to thrive while earning a Nursing degree from Marymount

Posted on June 26, 2023 (June 30, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

Nursing school has a reputation for being difficult — but the challenge is worth it. With a B.S.N., M.S.N. or D.N.P. in your hands, you’ll be exposed to a variety of rich and fulfilling career options. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s projected that 203,200 open registered nurse jobs will be […]

Marymount appoints Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee as next Dean of College of Health and Education

Posted on April 26, 2023 (April 26, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee has been selected as the next Dean of the College of Health and Education at Marymount University. Starting in June 2023, she will lead a respected and innovative College consisting of four Schools of nursing, health sciences, education and counseling. Her appointment was the result of a comprehensive national search process […]

Marymount’s Early Learning Academy nears completion, Fall 2023 opening

Posted on April 17, 2023 (August 17, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

Designed to fill a critical and deepening local workforce need as professionals with young children return to the office, Marymount University’s new Early Learning Academy is nearing its Fall 2023 launch date as staff prepare to offer an exceptional early childhood learning experience. A year-round, full-day program for preschoolers of ages 2.5-5, the Early […]

MU graduate programs achieve national rankings for first time

Posted on January 24, 2023 (January 25, 2023) by Connor Glowacki

Graduate programs at MU achieve national rankings for first time

Three of Marymount University’s graduate programs were nationally ranked this week with the unveiling of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs list. The University’s online Master’s in Business, Master’s in Education and Master’s in Nursing programs all debuted on the list, a first for the institution. This news follows Marymount’s […]

MU ranked as a national university for first time in institution’s history

Posted on September 12, 2022 (September 12, 2022) by Nicholas Munson

Marymount ranked as a national university for first time in institution’s history

In the latest edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings, Marymount University has debuted on the list of ‘Best National Universities’ – a reclassification that has been years in the making and an achievement that will be celebrated on campus for accomplishing a key goal in the institution’s Strategic Plan. […]

Trustee pledges $1 million+ to support nurse pipeline with Sibley Hospital

Posted on August 9, 2022 (August 15, 2022) by Nicholas Munson

Marymount University trustee John Shooshan and his wife Marcia have committed over $1 million to establish the Dr. Mark Abbruzzese Bridge Scholars Program, a joint effort between Marymount and Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. The pilot program’s namesake, an infectious disease specialist affiliated with Sibley, has a special connection to Shooshan. About 20 […]

Virginia Secretary of Education joins Marymount officials for campus visit

Posted on July 29, 2022 (August 2, 2022) by Nicholas Munson

This Tuesday, Marymount University hosted Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera and Deputy Secretary of Education Sarah Huang Spota for an on-campus meeting and tour aiming to foster collaboration and strengthen involvement between the institution and the Commonwealth’s strategic educational priorities. Meeting with Marymount University President Irma Becerra and her Cabinet members, Secretary […]

Marymount launches Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner tracks

Posted on June 2, 2022 (June 6, 2022) by Nicholas Munson

Marymount launching multiple online tracks for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program

Designed to meet the growing demand for advanced mental health services in the U.S., Marymount University is launching a trio of online tracks for its Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degree program. The online BSN-DNP PMHNP, the online MSN-PMHNP and the online Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate will allow students to acquire the skills and […]

MU leads Virginia, DC institutions on diversity, intl. students in 2022 Best Colleges Rankings

Posted on September 16, 2021 (September 22, 2021) by Nicholas Munson

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 […]