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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 […]

First-generation Marymount Dreamer student receives Newman Civic Fellowship

Posted on April 13, 2023 (August 12, 2024) by nmunson

Undocumented, first-generation Marymount student receives Newman Civic Fellowship

Karla Mercado Dorado, a junior at Marymount University, has been selected to receive Campus Compact’s 2023-2024 Newman Civic Fellowship. She is one of 154 civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico who form this year’s cohort and are recognized for their outstanding commitment to creating positive change in communities locally and around the […]