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Marymount and Virginia Works host sold-out Career Forward summit to support displaced federal workers and contractors

Posted on April 13, 2026 by nmunson

About 230 participants gathered at Marymount University’s Ballston Center on April 8 for Career Forward, a one-day, hands-on summit designed to help displaced federal workers and government contractors navigate career transitions and explore new opportunities across sectors. Hosted in partnership with Virginia Works, the sold-out event brought regional leaders, industry experts and career coaches together […]

Marymount earns record rankings from U.S. News, Forbes and Niche for 2026

Posted on September 23, 2025 by nmunson

As it marks its 75th anniversary this fall, Marymount University is celebrating a wave of national recognition with strong showings in rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and Niche. These results highlight Marymount’s upward momentum as one of the region’s most dynamic private universities. In U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best […]

Virginia lawmakers visit Marymount to recap 2025 legislative session

Posted on March 4, 2025 (March 4, 2025) by nmunson

Marymount University welcomed Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola, Virginia State Delegate Rip Sullivan and Marymount trustee Jim Dyke last week for an insightful discussion on the outcomes of the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session. Held on February 26 at the University’s Ballston Center, the event provided students, faculty, staff and the general public with a […]

Marymount Nursing receives $500,000 grant for Earn to Learn Program

Posted on October 3, 2024 (October 3, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University’s Malek School of Nursing Professions has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to launch its Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration Program. This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice, accelerating nursing students’ readiness for the workforce. The Earn to Learn Program […]

Marymount achieves highest-ever national ranking from U.S. News & World Report

Posted on September 24, 2024 (September 24, 2024) by nmunson

In the latest Best Colleges Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Marymount University has reached its highest national ranking as it continues to rise in prestige among the country’s top higher education institutions. With an increase of 32 spots to No. 288 in the nation, Marymount is now notably listed second among all of […]

Marymount recognized for excellence as a 2024-25 College of Distinction

Posted on June 20, 2024 (July 1, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2024-2025 academic year. It is a prestigious honor highlighting the institution’s commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education and welcoming environment where students explore their passions, pursue their dreams, positively impact the world and Learn with Purpose. Marymount earned College of Distinction status overall […]

Researchers unveil findings on history of housing discrimination in Northern Virginia

Posted on May 2, 2024 (November 26, 2024) by nmunson

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Marymount University and the University of Mary Washington has officially released the website Documenting Exclusion and Resilience, which documents its ongoing research into the history of racially restrictive housing covenants across Northern Virginia. Racially restrictive covenants limited who could own or use land based on race, nationality or religious […]

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 nmunson

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 […]

Marymount hosts Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit

Posted on August 25, 2023 (August 28, 2023) by nmunson

Marymount hosts eighth annual Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit

On Tuesday, more than 200 business, government and community leaders from across the region gathered at Marymount University’s Ballston Center for the sold-out Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit. With a keynote speech from U.S. Senator Mark Warner, the event offered the opportunity for elected leaders at various levels in Northern Virginia to discuss important […]

Center for Optimal Aging awarded state grant for dementia research

Posted on October 21, 2022 (October 24, 2022) by Connor Glowacki

Marymount University’s Center for Optimal Aging has been awarded a grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Research Award Fund (ARDRAF) that will support investigation into the feasibility of remote online administration of the Otago Exercise Program for individuals with dementia, supervised by their care partners. Dr. Julie Ries, principal investigator […]