Marymount University

Not to be confused with Marymount College or Loyola Marymount University.
For other uses, see Marymount (disambiguation).
Marymount University
Logo of Marymount University
Motto Tua Luce Dirige
Motto in English
 Direct Us by Thy Light
Type Private
Established 1950
Affiliation Roman Catholic (Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary)
Endowment $17.9 million[1]
President Matthew D. Shank, Ph.D.
Academic staff
 141 full-time/214 part-time
Students 3,633
Undergraduates 2,373
Location Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Campus Suburban
Colors Royal Blue and White
Athletics NCAA Division III – CAC
Nickname Saints
Mascot Bernie Da' Dog
Affiliations ACCU
CUWMA
CIC
NAICU
Website www.marymount.edu

Marymount University is a coeducational, four-year Catholic university that has its main campus located in Arlington, Virginia. Marymount offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a wide range of disciplines and has a diverse and welcoming academic community with approximately 3,600 students representing approximately 40 states and 70 countries.

History

Marymount was founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) as Marymount College, a two-year women's school. It was a member school of the Marymount colleges operated by the sisterhood in New York, California and several other states. The campus was located on the former estate of Admiral Presley Marion Rixey, Naval Surgeon General and personal physician to Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William McKinley. Classes and activities were centered around the former Rixey Mansion, renamed as the university's "Main House".

Marymount became a four-year college in 1973, added master's degree programs in 1979, and its first doctoral program, the clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy, in 2005. Its first male students were admitted into the nursing program in 1972 and the college became fully coeducational and changed its name to Marymount University in 1986.[2]

The university established the Center for Ethical Concerns in 1993. In 2002, Marymount began offering an honors track for exceptional incoming freshman and transfers.

In October 2010, Marymount celebrated its 60th anniversary with the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Caruthers Hall, a 52,000-square-foot (4,800 m2) academic facility focused on the sciences and health sciences, and Rose Benté Lee Ostapenko Hall, a 77,000-square-foot (7,200 m2) residence hall providing apartment-style housing for 239 students. The Malek Plaza is a gathering area between the two buildings and features a statue of Sister Majella Berg, RSHM, who was president of Marymount from 1960 to 1993. A sky bridge connects the new buildings to the rest of the campus. [3]

Catholic tradition

While the University has evolved in many ways through the years, it remains firmly committed to its Catholic mission and identity. Marymount provides a values-based education that promotes both intellectual and spiritual development. All undergraduates take religious studies, theology, and philosophy courses as part of their core curriculum.

Through liturgy, faith discussion groups, spiritual retreats, a strong music ministry, and a wide range of service opportunities, Campus Ministry encourages individuals to examine and deepen their faith and to live ethically responsible lives. And Marymount students are known for their commitment to making a positive difference by serving others. To encourage a spirit of openness and respect, all Campus Ministry activities and programs are open to everyone in the Marymount community, regardless of one’s faith tradition and beliefs.

Catholic colleges have a long tradition of welcoming people of all backgrounds and faiths, and Marymount is no exception – providing a hospitable, diverse community where dialogue and friendship promote understanding. At Marymount, each individual is recognized as a unique child of God whose contributions enrich the whole community.[4]

Academics and accreditation

Marymount University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees. Additionally, many programs have specialized accreditations and approvals.

The school grants bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, undergraduate and graduate certification, and pre-professional programs in teaching, law, medicine and physical therapy through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and Human Services, and the Malek School of Health Professions.

In addition, Marymount is a member of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, which allows students to take courses at any of the other 13 member institutions and to borrow books from their libraries. Member institutions include Georgetown University, The George Washington University, The Catholic University of America, and the Corcoran College of Art and Design.

Marymount offers dozens of Study Abroad Programs that give students opportunities to accomplish course work while experiencing another culture. There are three categories of programs: semester programs, short term courses, and summer programs.

The School of Business Administration offers graduate programs that provide a strong foundation in business principles, as well as instruction in the latest technological advances. Graduate students can take advantage of full- or part-time study options, with an emphasis placed on evening and Saturday classes that are convenient for the working professional. Faculty advising, peer networking, and a cutting-edge education afford a wide array of professional opportunities in the Washington, DC, region.

Campuses

Main Campus

Marymount's main campus is located on 21 acres (85,000 m2) in the North Arlington area of Arlington, Virginia. The campus includes six residence halls: Rose Benté Lee Ostapenko Hall, Rowley Hall, Butler Hall, St. Joeseph's Hall, Berg Hall, and Gerard Phelan Hall; three academic buildings: Rowley Academic Center, Caruthers Hall, and Gailhac Hall; St. Joeseph's Hall computer labs; the Rose Benté Lee Center which includes two gyms, the campus bookstore, Bernie's Cafe, mail facilities, and recreational and meeting spaces; the Gerard Phelan Cafeteria; the Emerson G. Reinsch Library and Auditorium; the Lodge; Ireton Hall; the Main House; the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Mary; and the synthetic-turf practice field.[5]

Ballston Center

Marymount's Ballston Center is 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the main campus in Arlington and houses the School of Business Administration and the Counseling, Forensic Psychology, and Physical Therapy programs. The center also includes the Truland Auditorium; the Ballston Center library extension; computer labs; the Ballston Center Cafeteria; the Ballston Center chapel; the Career and Internship Center; and the Study Abroad Office.[4] The Ballston-MU Metro Station is within walking distance from the Ballston Center. Additionally, free shuttle services operate between the Ballston Metro Station, Main Campus, and Ballston Center. In 2015, Marymount began demolition of the Ballston Center building and parking lot. A new nine-story classroom and office building and a 15-story residential building are scheduled for completion in summer 2017.[6]

Reston Center

Marymount also has a Reston center. Its mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate programs that help adult learners further their education and achieve their personal and professional goals.[7]

Athletics

Marymount's teams, known athletically as the Saints, compete in NCAA Division III in the Capital Athletic Conference. Sports available for men and women include Basketball, Cross-Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Triathlon, Golf, and Volleyball. In 2012, Marymount became the first U.S. school to announce the formation of a varsity Triathlon team.[8] In 2014, the school began sponsoring varsity Men's baseball. In September 2012, it hired Frank Leoni, former Rhode Island and William & Mary coach, as the baseball program's first head coach.[9]

The Marymount women's basketball team has a long and rich history both on the court and in the classroom. They have won eleven Capital Athletic Conference titles (in 20 years) including the first 7 in the CAC's history and most recently, in 2010. The Saints have advanced to the NCAA post-season tournament 14 times, moving on to the Final Four in 2002, the Elite 8 in 2004, and the Sweet 16 seven other times. The Saints are one of only three teams (of 425 in Division III) to advance to at least the Sweet 16 in the four seasons from 2001-2004. They also excel in the classroom with a team GPA over 3.0 for the past nine consecutive years and have had two CAC Scholar Athletes of the Year and one NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship winner.

In 2003, the Marymount cheerleading squad won a Capital Athletic Conference championship.

Clubs and student organizations

Marymount University has over 40 clubs and student organizations. The majority of these clubs are managed by the student-lead Co-Curricular Council (CCC) with the assistance/advisorship of the Office of Campus Programs and Leadership Development (CPLD) [10] while other organizations like the Student Government Association,[11] fall under the advisement of other university offices. Many departments on campus offer specialized clubs based on academic interests, like the Fashion or Psychology clubs, which fall directly under the purview of those departments.

Students have the opportunity to become involved in groups dedicated to community service or philanthropy like the Campus Ministry Association[12] and the Global Charity Project[13] or participate in a career-related club like the Fashion Club, Interior Design Association, and Students for Free Enterprise. The Student Government Association, Co-Curricular Council, Association for Campus Events, and Marymount University's Student run newspaper "The Banner" provide students with additional campus leadership opportunities.

Community engagement

Each year, Marymount students provide more than 16,000 hours of service in the local and global community. From tutoring children, providing health-assessment services, conducting food drives, and cleaning up parks to building a chapel in the Dominican Republic or raising funds for a well in Sierra Leone – Marymount students actively seek out ways to make a difference.[14]

In 2014, Marymount University partnered with the Arlington Community Foundation to found the Nonprofit Resource Center.[15] The Nonprofit Resource Center leverages Marymount University’s commitment to service and the reach of the Arlington Community Foundation as convener to strengthen Arlington’s nonprofits.[16] It further integrates Marymount's students and faculty into the Arlington community and its nonprofit providers.

Awards and acknowledgments

References

  1. ↑ As of June 30, 2009. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2009 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2008 to FY 2009" (PDF). 2009 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments. National Association of College and University Business Officers. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Marymount University - History". www.marymount.edu. Retrieved 2015-08-25.
  3. ↑ Marymount University Release. "Marymount University Celebrates Blessing of Cornerstones" May 3, 2010. http://www.marymount.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2FChannels%2FSite+Wide+Content&WorkflowItemID=e71ffc5c-23f1-4097-89b3-7dd54f9fb56b. Retrieved on 2011-11-13
  4. 1 2 Marymount University Website. "The Catholic Tradition." http://www.marymount.edu/explore/catholic. Retrieved on 2010-07-14
  5. ↑ Marymount University Website. "Campus Map." http://www.marymount.edu/map/. Retrieved on 2009-02-16
  6. ↑ "Photos: Demolition Begins on ‘The Blue Goose’ | ARLnow.com". Retrieved 2015-08-25.
  7. ↑ Marymount University Release. "THE RIBBON IS CUT AT MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY'S RESTON CENTER." October 11, 2007. http://www.marymount.edu/news/2007/10/11.htm. Retrieved on 2009-02-16
  8. ↑ "Already Saints, Now Pioneers". Retrieved 2015-08-24.
  9. ↑ "Marymount Hired Baseball Coach". SunGazette.com. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
  10. ↑ "Marymount University - Campus Programs & Leadership Development". marymount.edu. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  11. ↑ "Marymount University - Student Government Association". marymount.edu. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  12. ↑ Marymount University | Campus Ministry
  13. ↑ "Global Charity Project". marymount.edu. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  14. ↑ "Marymount University - Community Engagement". www.marymount.edu. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
  15. ↑ "Arlington Community Foundation, Marymount team up on non-profit initiative" August 14, 2014. http://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/arlington-community-foundation-marymount-team-up-on-non-profit-initiative/article_ec48679a-239c-11e4-9e55-0019bb2963f4.html. Retrieved on 2015-08-24
  16. ↑ "Marymount University - Nonprofit Resource Center". www.marymount.edu. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
  17. ↑ Marymount University Release. "Marymount University Recognized for Quality and Diversity in U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 Edition of America’s Best Colleges" August 22, 2008. http://www.marymount.edu/news/2008/8/22.htm. Retrieved on 2009-02-16
  18. ↑ Marymount University Release. "Marymount Again Named in Top Tier of Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report" August 23, 2010. http://www.marymount.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fSite+Wide+Content&WorkflowItemID=e6c02ba1-15f5-46fb-80dc-99cff0f0ca26. Retrieved on 2011-11-13

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