Last night,
@GovernorVA
lauded Marymount for becoming Virginia's first Hispanic-Serving Institution during his State of the Commonwealth Address.
He also proposed increasing Tuition Assistance Grants for students at private institutions. More info here:
Scenes from our 9/11 Memorial Event this morning, with the placement of over 2,000 flags and a reading of names to remember the lives lost that day.
No matter how many years go by, we always remember and never forget.
#September11th
Our thanks to Princess Reema (
@rbalsaud
), first female Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S. and 2022 Marymount honorary degree recipient, for coming back to campus and saying hello to our
#MUSaints
⚜️ yesterday!
The stylist of
@MichelleObama
is a Marymount grad!
We're proud of
@yenedamtew
'15, and happy to see her work being recognized with all eyes to see on
#InaugurationDay
.
Read more about Yene here:
This semester, 59 students in Sociology 131 have become active participants in their own education! Learn more about how they are working to nominate
@Paralympics
for a Nobel Peace Prize:
#LearnWithPurpose
Marymount University is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Rixey Apartments! It will provide housing to students, faculty and staff from Marymount and affiliated universities.
#loveMU
#gosaints
Marymount professor
@ebubar
is using
#3Dprinting
to produce reusable face shields for health care personnel, and fight the
#COVID19
pandemic. Click here for more info, and how you can help the effort:
#BlackLivesMatter
#YouBelongMU
As a school which strives to foster diversity, we join the calls for justice following the death of George Floyd and so many others. We mourn the loss of those killed by racial violence and police brutality, and stand for the sanctity of life.
It's a winter wonderland across campus today ❄️
We couldn't help but snap a few photos of the snowfall. Enjoy it while it lasts!
And stay warm out there,
#Saints
⚜️
Marymount University is proud to announce Dr. Irma Becerra has been named the University's seventh president! For more information about this exciting news, visit:
A special shoutout to the players and coaches of
@MarymountBASE
for shaving their heads and raising awareness for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Way to go, Saints!
#vscancer
#LoveMU
For this week's
#StudentSpotlight
💫, say hello to Bill Wojcik!
Bill is an all-star on the
@MarymountBASE
team and was named the 2020
@VaSID1
Player of the Year! He's also dedicated to his Criminal Justice studies and made the Dean's List last school year.
New U.S. News and World Report rankings are out! Marymount is
#1
in Regional Universities in the South for international students,
#2
in campus ethnic diversity, and top-tier in Best Regional Universities in the South, Best Value School & Best for Vets.
For the third consecutive year, Marymount has risen in the
#BestColleges
Rankings from
@usnews
!
Among Regional Universities in the South, we are now
#31
overall,
#1
for International Students and
#2
for Ethnic Diversity. More info here:
#LearnWithPurpose
ICYMI: Virginia
#Dreamers
have greater opportunities for higher education after yesterday's ceremonial bill signing at Marymount!
@GovernorVA
signed legislation that expands financial aid access to students like MU sophomore, Karla Mercado Dorado.
We just came to say that fall has arrived 🍂
The Marymount campus is glowing in hues of red, orange and yellow, and we're here for it! Enjoy,
#MUSaints
⚜️
We’re just ONE day away from the Saints in Sports panel hosted by
@MarymountSaints
!
Hear from
@AlandUnited
footballer Karen Reyes and pro wrestler
@MiaYim
tomorrow at 12 pm by registering at
.
This is big - Marymount is one of just five colleges and universities across the country to join
@WeAreNetflix
and
@2Uinc
in an innovative partnership that seeks to increase diversity in tech fields.
Find out more in the article below!
#LearnWithPurpose
Although the semester took an unprecedented turn halfway through, you did it! 👏 We are so proud of you! Now, it’s time to enjoy your well-deserved summer break! 💙🤍
#LoveMU
Congratulations to Joseph Vorbach '13, recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from
@Marymount_CHE
!
He has served as the Superintendent of Schools for
@arlingtonchurch
since 2019, and prior to that was the Head of School at
@OConnellHS
. He's also a
@USCG
veteran.
Happy Friday! This week's
#StudentSpotlight
💫 shines on Roey Stern.
Roey is an international student from Tel Aviv. After serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, he's now following his passion for basketball on the
@marymount_mbb
team and earning a BBA.
Have you seen our brand new Adirondack chairs outside of Ireton Hall? They’re the perfect place to study, talk with friends from a safe distance or just relax by yourself!
Come check them out on your next stroll through Main Campus.
#LoveMU
We may be separated physically, but our MU spirit keeps us connected. Enjoy these messages of encouragement and positivity from our faculty. We are proud of you and believe in your success in these unprecedented times.
#GoSaints
#LoveMU
#LearnWithPurpose
Due to concerns over the continued spread of COVID-19 (
#Coronavirus
), we have decided to extend Spring Break by two days and resume classes online-only on March 18. Click here for more info:
Congrats and Thank you to Father Tom, who was recently honored with the Ex Corde ("from the heart") Award is given to “someone who has demonstrated exemplary service or support to College Campus Ministry.”
The Chair of IT, Data Science and Cybersecurity at Marymount, Dr. Diane Murphy, is one of only 12 faculty in the state to receive the 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award from
@SCHEVnews
and
@DominionEnergy
. Congratulations, Dr. Murphy!
#LearnWithPurpose
Congratulations to
@MarymountTRS
Professor
@BrianPFlanagan
on his new role as President of
@CTStheology
!
In leading the organization with more than 500 global members, Flanagan looks forward to fostering dialogue on topics like racial injustice.
We've got big news,
#MUSaints
⚜️!
In the latest Best Colleges Rankings from
@usnews
, Marymount has debuted on the ‘Best National Universities’ list – a reclassification that has been years in the making and one that accomplishes a key Strategic Plan goal.
Next year, Marymount senior Kaitlin Berger will continue her education more than 4,500 miles away from Arlington with the help of a Fulbright Graduate Degree Grant:
Way to go, Kaitlin!
#LearnWithPurpose
#GlobalPerspective
Congratulations to the
#EmpoweredGirls
in the
#ClassOf2020
at
@AHC_news
, one of our dual enrollment partner schools in the D.C. region!
As commencement speaker, Marymount President
@DrIrmaBecerra
encouraged them to always turn to education when dealing with adversity.
We've achieved a significant enrollment milestone this fall, becoming the first higher education institution in Virginia to qualify as an
#HSI
! Over 25 percent of our undergraduate students identify as Hispanic.
Click on the link below for more details.
#diversity
One of our maxims at Marymount is service to others. This morning, our students collaborated with A-Span and prepared 100 bagged lunches that will be distributed to our community members experiencing homelessness. Big thanks to our students for choosing to give! ⚜️
#LoveMU
Great news - Marymount has jumped more than 20 spots in the rankings for top Regional Universities in the South, according to the 2020 Best Colleges Rankings from
@usnews
!
#LearnWithPurpose
#LoveMU
#BestColleges
Brianna Simmons, our undergraduate student speaker, achieved much in her four years at Marymount, including being named Psychology Student of the Year.
We’ll miss you, Brianna!
#LoveMU
#ClassOf2020
#LearnWithPurpose
Many blessings to our
#Saints
⚜️ as they begin the new school year!
This morning,
@BishopBurbidge
led the Mass of the Holy Spirit and reminded our MU community to be Doers and to rely on faith through times of difficulty.
#GoSaints
At least six feet…or ten puppies. 🐶
No matter how you measure, keep your social distance whether on or off campus during our Thanksgiving break ahead! Stay safe, Saints.
#COVID19
Scenes from our annual Christmas Tree Lighting this evening!
Our thanks to the students, faculty and staff who helped us kick off the holiday season in a safe and special way. 🎄🎉
Featured in
@NewYorker
, Marymount professor and e-NABLE volunteer
@Ebubar
explains his 3-D printing work that has been providing face shields for medical workers during the
#COVID19
crisis.
It was an honor to represent
@MarymountSaints
and
@marymountu
at the European College of Sports Science in Dublin last week. Thanks to everyone who made it possible - especially my coach and teammates who supported me the whole way through! ⚜️💙
Our Graduation Parade was incredible!
Our heartfelt thanks to all of the faculty, staff and community members who came out to cheer on our
#classof2020
🎓 Read more here:
#LoveMU
The University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend the contract of President
@DrIrmaBecerra
by an additional five years to 2026.
Click this story for more details.
Our Discover 101 students enjoyed their final full day in Québec, complete with a visit to Montmorency Falls and the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. They are looking forward to making more memories together back at Marymount!
#MUSaintsAbroad
#WhereWillYouGlobe
#LoveMU
No matter where you look around campus, you'll find that Marymount is filled with Christmas spirit!
As of 2 pm today, the University is closed until Jan. 4 with the exception of essential personnel. Happy Holidays from Marymount! 🎄🎅🎉
"There is no need for you to be afraid. I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said he would." - Matthew 28:5-6 🕊️ 💙 ✝️
Thank you to all of our Marymount students and staff for demonstrating how to be "Safe Saints" during Welcome Week and fall move-in!
We will keep working together to maintain a safe and inviting campus for all.
#MaskUpMU
In a year like 2020, it’s important to recognize the positives.
We couldn’t be more grateful for our students, faculty and staff for living the Marymount mission every day.
#HappyThanksgiving
, Saints – we’ll see you soon! 🦃🍂🙏
Tune in to
@ABC7News
today during the 4 pm newscast as junior Charles Walker shares his success as the top winner of the national
@MacmillanLearn
“Black History, Black Stories” contest.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming segment 👇
We are proud to announce a partnership with Appalachian School of Law that will benefit both our
#Saints
⚜️ and ASL students!
This agreement provides a pathway for MU students to pursue a J.D. degree, and opens the door for ASL students to pursue an MBA at
@MarymountBILT
.
Happy
#Thanksgiving
,
#MUSaints
⚜️
Marymount is truly grateful for our incredible students, faculty and staff members. We hope you have a special holiday surrounded by loved ones!