school of design and art Archives

“The Joy Lab” exhibit brings faith, fun to Marymount’s Cody Gallery

Posted on March 6, 2026 (March 6, 2026) by adauches

Marymount University’s Cody Gallery opened a brand-new exhibit in February, “The Joy Lab,” featuring multimedia creations by Baltimore-based artist Sanah Brown-Bowers. The immersive exhibition honors family, faith and Black history through color, storytelling and bold material exploration. “We are incredibly proud to present Sanah’s work here at Marymount and be her first official university exhibit,” said Mary Proenza, Cody Gallery Director and Associate Professor of Art in Marymount’s School of […]

Interior Architecture and Design programs earn full six-year reaccreditation

Posted on December 1, 2025 by nmunson

Marymount University’s Interior Architecture and Design bachelor’s and first-professional master’s programs have both been fully reaccredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), reaffirming their commitment to educational rigor, professional preparation and design excellence. Following a comprehensive review and on-site evaluation, CIDA granted each program a new six-year accreditation term, effective 2025. The accreditation […]

Fashion students showcase sustainability in exclusive IKEA exhibit

Posted on December 12, 2024 (December 12, 2024) by adauches

Marymount University and IKEA Woodbridge celebrated the opening of their joint fashion exhibition, Upcycle Collaboration, last Friday. The exhibition highlighted creativity and sustainability in the fashion industry. The new lobby exhibit consists of 10 innovative and wearable garments handmade by current and former Marymount Fashion Design students using IKEA textiles such as bedsheets, pillowcases and […]

Designers speak to MU students for Global Entrepreneurship Week

Posted on November 23, 2022 (November 23, 2022) by Connor Glowacki

Last week, Marymount University’s College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT) joined over 20,000 organizations worldwide in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week, which through various lectures and seminars is utilized to help entrepreneurs transform their ideas into tangible action. To mark this occasion, the College of BILT hosted two renowned design entrepreneurs, Jomo Tariku […]

MU Interior Design student awarded $10,000 scholarship

Posted on October 12, 2022 (July 31, 2024) by Connor Glowacki

When Marymount University senior Emma Naing was selected in July to receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Network of Executive Women In Hospitality’s (NEWH) Washington, D.C., Metropolitan chapter, she felt both excitement and relief. After an application process that required a personal essay, recommendation letters and an in-person interview with the scholarship committee, Naing […]

New curriculum agreement between MU, Florence University of the Arts

Posted on June 27, 2022 (August 28, 2023) by nmunson

Earlier this month, Marymount University signed an agreement with Florence University of the Arts – The American University of Florence (FUA-AUF) that will result in new, exceptional educational opportunities for students in Marymount’s School of Design and Art to study in Florence, Italy. Haute Couture was born in Florence, and the city is home […]