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Inaugural Voices of Purpose episode dives into female leadership, civic engagement

Posted on March 24, 2026 (March 27, 2026) by adauches

To celebrate the conclusion of Women’s History Month, Marymount University released the inaugural episode of its new presidential podcast, Voices of Purpose, exploring democratic values that shape ethical leadership. Guided by the principles of Winston Churchill—liberty and democracy, moral courage, global leadership, civic engagement and free enterprise—the Voices of Purpose podcast fosters transformative conversations with leaders from business, government, education and beyond. Recorded live on February […]

President Becerra shares insights on AI and the ‘future of work’ at 2025 U.S. Universities Summit

Posted on October 15, 2025 by nmunson

Marymount University President Irma Becerra joined higher education leaders from across the nation this week as a featured speaker at Inside Higher Ed’s 2025 U.S. Universities Summit, held in Hoboken, N.J. on October 13-14. The invitation-only event convened more than 150 presidents, chancellors and provosts from over 75 colleges and universities to explore the evolving […]

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

Posted on September 17, 2025 by nmunson

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 […]

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

Posted on September 17, 2025 by nmunson

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 […]

Pres. Becerra reappointed to Science Museum of Virginia’s Board of Trustees

Posted on July 28, 2025 by nmunson

With approval from Governor Glenn Youngkin, Marymount University President Irma Becerra has been reappointed to the Board of Trustees for the Science Museum of Virginia. Her new five-year term officially began on July 1, 2025, and will continue through June 30, 2030. President Becerra was originally appointed to the Board in March 2024 to fill […]

Marymount’s Board of Trustees extends President Becerra’s contract through June 2028

Posted on July 14, 2025 by nmunson

Marymount University’s Board of Trustees has voted to extend the contract of President Irma Becerra through June 30, 2028, citing the University’s historic progress under her leadership and a shared commitment to continued growth in the years ahead. President Becerra, who became Marymount’s seventh president in 2018, has overseen a period of dynamic transformation for […]

President Becerra featured in ‘Path of Liberty’ art installation in New York City

Posted on May 29, 2025 by nmunson

Marymount University President Irma Becerra is among 55 influential voices from across the nation featured in ‘Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US,’ a large-scale public art installation now on display in New York City. The installation opened to the public on May 15 and presents a powerful visual and narrative journey through the history […]

President Becerra moderates HACU immigration reform panel in Washington

Posted on May 5, 2025 by nmunson

Marymount University President Irma Becerra joined national leaders in higher education, immigration advocacy and public policy on May 1 for an insightful discussion on the challenges facing undocumented students, Dreamers and DACA recipients. The event, “Status of Dreamers and DACA Recipients: A Forum,” was hosted by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) in […]

President Becerra delivers keynote at regional summit to advance Hispanic and Latino pathways in higher education

Posted on April 24, 2025 (April 24, 2025) by nmunson

Marymount University President Irma Becerra delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Summit for Advancing the Higher Education Pathway in the Southeast for Hispanics and Latinos, held at the University of South Carolina (USC) last month. The event, co-hosted by USC’s Latino and Hispanic Faculty Caucus and SC Centro Latino, brought together a wide range […]

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

Posted on August 2, 2024 (August 2, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University President Irma Becerra was selected to serve as Vice Chair for the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area’s Board of Trustees. The Consortium’s governing body consists of the 18 member university presidents and the Consortium’s President and CEO. President Becerra joins Gallaudet University President and Consortium Board Chair Roberta Cordano on […]