Marymount University

10/09/2026

Caren Camp shares a simple piece of career advice in the latest episode of Voices of Purpose: Show up, do the work and look for ways to go beyond what’s expected.

Watch the full conversation with Caren Camp and President Irma Becerra on Voices of Purpose: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLajYC7OYtiXARXXngM8LQ5dXjYx2x7kes&si=qNc8z555fzy62kU3

10/08/2026

In this episode of Voices of Purpose, President Irma Becerra sits down with Caren Camp, Senior Director of Global Accounts at HelmsBriscoe, to talk about the twists, turns and unexpected opportunities that shaped her career.

Watch the latest episode of Voices of Purpose and hear more of Caren’s story, including the lessons she’s learned about confidence, relationships, career transitions and finding purpose in your work.

On September 17, 2026, Marymount welcomed Caren Camp to campus for another episode of Voices of Purpose, the University’s presidential podcast. Rooted in . Click here to learn more.

10/06/2026

Ted Leonsis shares why persistence, curiosity and the willingness to keep searching can make all the difference when pursuing a big idea.

Hear more from Ted and explore other conversations in President Irma Becerra's Voices of Purpose podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLajYC7OYtiXARXXngM8LQ5dXjYx2x7kes&si=jDbyK4GVaquIkb2Y

10/05/2026

Marymount Associate Professor of Interior Architecture and Design Salvatore Pirrone recently helped bring Circles of Memory to life, a new public artwork at the Fairfax County Government Center honoring those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Created in collaboration with artist Miriam Gusevich, the memorial offers a meaningful space for remembrance, reflection and healing.

We’re so proud of Professor Pirrone and the work he continues to do beyond the classroom!

10/03/2026

At our annual Marya McLaughlin Lecture in Media Communications, Nick Anderson, former The Washington Post reporter and executive director of strategic communications for the American Council on Education, discussed public trust in higher education and how institutions can demonstrate their value.

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10/02/2026

Marymount University’s Lead Together: A Collaborative Summit Across Sectors brought leaders from across industries together to share ideas, challenge perspectives and explore new approaches to shared challenges.

Over two days, entrepreneurs, educators, healthcare professionals, federal technology leaders and others came together to explore the power of cross-sector collaboration.

Read more about Lead Together and the conversations shaping how we think about leadership, collaboration and lifelong learning.

Marymount University brought together leaders and professionals from various industries for Lead Together: A Collaborative Summit Across Sectors, a . Click here to learn more.

10/02/2026

Two weeks until Homecoming & Family Weekend, Saints! 💙

We’re getting ready for a weekend full of campus events and plenty of time to celebrate with our Saints community. From Friday’s Performing Arts Showcase featuring the Chamber Singers and Pep Band to Saturday’s BBQ and Sunday’s Farewell Mass, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.

Check out the link for the full schedule of events and start planning your weekend: https://marymount.edu/homecoming-family-weekend/ .tab=0

10/01/2026

In episode 4 of Voices of Purpose, Ted Leonsis joined President Irma Becerra for a conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship, curiosity and the importance of adapting along the way.

From knocking on doors to start his first business to building Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Ted shared lessons from his journey and encouraged students to always look for the next best answer.

Please join us this afternoon at 4:15PM for our next episode of Voices of Purpose featuring Ambassador José Miguel Aléman! See you there!

Marymount University welcomed Ted Leonsis, entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, to campus to open the new season of . Click here to learn more.

09/22/2026

Marymount University has been named the #1 private university in Virginia in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges Rankings.

And there’s more to celebrate! Our undergraduate nursing program climbed 42 spots, while computer science rose 14 spots. Marymount also ranked #2 among Virginia private institutions for social mobility.

We’re so proud of the faculty, staff and students who make these achievements possible! 💙

Read more about our rankings: https://marymount.edu/blog/marymount-named-top-private-university-in-virginia-by-u-s-news/ .tab=0

09/22/2026

Mechanical Engineering major Teema Jarrah ’28 spent her summer at Johns Hopkins University’s Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute, where she researched wind energy and explored wind turbine wake modeling.

The experience helped Teema grow as a researcher and communicator while sparking a new interest in sustainable energy and fluid mechanics.

Read more about her internship below!

Mechanical Engineering major Teema Jarrah shares the highlights from her internship researching sustainable energy at Johns Hopkins.