Marymount University
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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.
(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 Doctor of Physical Therapy
, in 2004. Its first male students were admitted into the nursing program in 1972 and the college became fully coeducational and moved to university standing in 1986.
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 52000 square feet (4,831 m²) academic facility focused on the sciences and health sciences, and Rose Benté Lee Ostapenko Hall, a 77000 square feet (7,153.5 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.
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.
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 University's nationally ranked MBA program prepares graduates for broader management responsibilities in business. Students can tailor their studies to meet specific career objectives with specializations in finance, health care management, human resource management, information technology, international business, legal administration, and marketing. The average GMAT score for an MU MBA student is 650, with an average undergraduate GPA of 3.6.
The MBA program has recently ranked among the top 20 regional, part-time MBA programs, according to US News & World Report, while the undergraduate business program ranks among the top 50 university business programs in the country and among the top four undergraduate business programs in Virginia.
In September 2009, BusinessWeek ranked Marymount University's MBA program as one of the 30 best part-time programs in the Nation.
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.
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.. The Ballston-MU Metro Station is within walking distance from the Ballston Campus. Additionally, free shuttle services operate between the Ballston Metro Station, Main Campus, and Ballston Campus.
.
Sports available for men and women include Basketball
, Cross-Country, Lacrosse
, Soccer, and Swimming
. In addition, Volleyball
is available for women, and Golf
is available for men.
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 seven 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.
Students have the opportunity to become involved in groups dedicated to community service or philanthropy like the Campus Ministry Associationhttp://www.marymount.edu/studentlife/ministry/ and the Global Charity Project
http://muweb.marymount.edu/~gcharity/index.htm 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, and Activities Programming Board provide students with additional campus leadership opportunities.
- Recognized for Quality and Diversity in U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 Edition of America’s Best Colleges.
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the 40th Best Master's College (South).
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
university that has its main campus located in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The land that became Arlington was originally donated by Virginia to the United States government to form part of the new federal capital district. On February 27, 1801, the United States Congress organized the area as a subdivision of...
. 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 MaryReligious of the Sacred Heart of Mary
The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary are a global Roman Catholic community of about 900 apostolic religious women, connected by personal contact, local, provincial and general meetings, telephone, e-mail and many websites to one another with a hope of promoting the integral development and...
(RSHM) as Marymount College, a two-year women's school. It was a member school of the Marymount colleges
Marymount colleges
The Marymount Colleges are a group of colleges founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary , an institute with French origins which was founded on February 24, 1849...
operated by the sisterhood in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and several other states. The campus was located on the former estate of Admiral Presley Marion Rixey
Presley Marion Rixey
Rear Admiral Presley Marion Rixey was a Surgeon General of the United States Navy and personal physician to Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.-Biography:...
, Naval Surgeon General and personal physician to Presidents Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
and William McKinley
William McKinley
William McKinley, Jr. was the 25th President of the United States . He is best known for winning fiercely fought elections, while supporting the gold standard and high tariffs; he succeeded in forging a Republican coalition that for the most part dominated national politics until the 1930s...
. 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
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
programs in 1979, and its first doctoral program, the Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy
The Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physiotherapy is a post-baccalaureate three-year degree conferred upon successful completion of a professional clinical doctoral level professional or post-professional physical therapist education program for the licensed physical therapist...
, in 2004. Its first male students were admitted into the nursing program in 1972 and the college became fully coeducational and moved to university standing in 1986.
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 52000 square feet (4,831 m²) academic facility focused on the sciences and health sciences, and Rose Benté Lee Ostapenko Hall, a 77000 square feet (7,153.5 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.
The Catholic Tradition
While the University has evolved in many ways through the years, it remains firmly committed to its CatholicCatholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
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.
Academics & 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
Physical therapy
Physical therapy , often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention,and rehabilitation...
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
Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area serves as an intellectual resource for the students and faculty of the member universities in the greater Washington, DC 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
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
, The George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
, The Catholic University of America, and the Corcoran College of Art and Design
Corcoran College of Art and Design
The Corcoran College of Art and Design, , founded in 1890, is the only professional college of art and design in Washington, DC, located in the Downtown area. The school is a private institution in association with the Corcoran Gallery of Art.The Corcoran Gallery of Art is Washington's first and...
.
Marymount University's nationally ranked MBA program prepares graduates for broader management responsibilities in business. Students can tailor their studies to meet specific career objectives with specializations in finance, health care management, human resource management, information technology, international business, legal administration, and marketing. The average GMAT score for an MU MBA student is 650, with an average undergraduate GPA of 3.6.
The MBA program has recently ranked among the top 20 regional, part-time MBA programs, according to US News & World Report, while the undergraduate business program ranks among the top 50 university business programs in the country and among the top four undergraduate business programs in Virginia.
In September 2009, BusinessWeek ranked Marymount University's MBA program as one of the 30 best part-time programs in the Nation.
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.
Main Campus
Marymount's main campus is located on 21 acres (84,984.1 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.Ballston Center
Marymount's BallstonBallston, Virginia
Ballston is a neighborhood in Arlington County, Virginia and is home to the Ballston-MU station on the Orange Line of the Metrorail subway system.-History:...
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.. The Ballston-MU Metro Station is within walking distance from the Ballston Campus. Additionally, free shuttle services operate between the Ballston Metro Station, Main Campus, and Ballston Campus.
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.Athletics
Marymount's teams compete in NCAA Division III in the Capital Athletic ConferenceCapital Athletic Conference
The Capital Athletic Conference is an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III. Member institutions are located in the eastern United States in the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware....
.
Sports available for men and women include Basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, Cross-Country, Lacrosse
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a team sport of Native American origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick, mainly played in the United States and Canada. It is a contact sport which requires padding. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh...
, Soccer, and Swimming
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
. In addition, Volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
is available for women, and Golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
is available for men.
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 seven 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
Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a physical activity, sometimes a competitive sport, based on organized routines, usually ranging from one to three minutes, which contain the components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games or to participate...
squad won a Capital Athletic Conference championship.
Clubs and Student Organizations
Marymount University has over 40 different clubs and student organizations. The majority of these clubs are managed by the Office of Student Activitieshttp://www.marymount.edu/studentlife/activities/ while others, like the Student Government Associationhttp://muweb.marymount.edu/~sga, fall under the direction of various other university offices. Many departments on campus also offer specialized clubs based on academic interests, like the Fashion or Psychology Clubs.Students have the opportunity to become involved in groups dedicated to community service or philanthropy like the Campus Ministry Associationhttp://www.marymount.edu/studentlife/ministry/ and the Global Charity Project
Global Charity Project
The Global Charity Project is a student-run organization at Marymount University dedicated to raising funds for international and domestic sustainable development projects.- Mission :...
http://muweb.marymount.edu/~gcharity/index.htm 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, and Activities Programming Board provide students with additional campus leadership opportunities.
Awards & Acknowledgements
- Recognized in The Templeton Guide: Colleges that Encourage Character Development- Recognized for Quality and Diversity in U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 Edition of America’s Best Colleges.
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the 40th Best Master's College (South).