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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 […]

Marymount hosts Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit

Posted on August 25, 2023 (August 28, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

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 […]

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 […]

Five MU students receive statewide honors at Teachers of Promise Institute

Posted on April 13, 2022 (April 22, 2022) by Nicholas Munson

Five Education students receive statewide honors at 2022 Teachers of Promise Institute

Marymount University’s School of Education is renowned for fostering a dedicated community of dynamic teacher-scholars who are not only experts in the field, but also passionate and innovative educators who create learning experiences that ensure all succeed. Last month, five star students from the Education program were recognized for their incredible promise to live […]

Marymount leading GO Virginia investment program targeting work readiness

Posted on September 29, 2021 (August 28, 2023) by Nicholas Munson

Marymount University leading GO Virginia investment program targeting work readiness

With an investment of $425,000 from the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board, Marymount University is leading the way in designing a program to help college students from across the area develop technology skills they’ll need to be ready for the workplace upon graduation. The Tech Set program, which is scheduled to begin during the […]

Virginias Collegiate Honors Council Fall Conference held at Marymount’s Ballston Center

Posted on September 23, 2021 (October 4, 2021) by Nicholas Munson

Both intellectual curiosity and service to others were on display this past Saturday at Marymount University’s main campus and Ballston Center, which played host to the Fall Conference planning meeting of the Virginias Collegiate Honors Council (VCHC). Fifty participants from 16 different colleges and universities across Virginia and West Virginia attended the professional development […]

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 […]

Marymount holds COVID-19 panel, announces 96 percent vaccination rate

Posted on September 10, 2021 (September 22, 2021) by Nicholas Munson

Marymount announces 96 percent on-campus vaccination rate during COVID-19 roundtable panel

“With the start of a new academic year upon us, and with the most students on campus since March of 2020, I remain confident in our ability to deal with any COVID-related challenge that comes our way.” Those words from Dr. William Bisset, Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs at Marymount University, […]

MU leads local Heat Watch project to detect extreme temperatures

Posted on July 20, 2021 (February 18, 2022) by

Heat Watch project volunteers Maureen Dour, Learning Specialist at Marymount University, and her daughter, Patrice

During one of the hottest days of the year, Dr. Susan Agolini, Assistant Professor of Biology at Marymount University, and more than 20 “community scientists” set out across Northern Virginia to understand where residents are most at risk during extreme heat waves. “The Heat Watch project is a way to measure the heat that […]