Enrollment Growth Attributed to Campus Advancements
“This fall we are welcoming more than 750 new and returning students to Marymount College, “ says Dr. Barbara Layne, Dean of Enrollment Management. “Marymount provides an outstanding college experience for its students. Recent campus developments make the college even more appealing for prospective students and their parents.”
The addition of Bachelor’s programs in Business, Liberal Arts and Media Studies has captivated the interest of last year’s sophomores who will remain on the campus to complete their degree, as well as attracting new freshmen seeking a four-year degree from the college. Other advancements at Marymount include study abroad opportunities in The Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand and China and the addition of co-curricular learning opportunities including community service, experiential learning and internships. A new athletic program offering competitive sports, within a character-building program, launches in the fall with the first sport kicking off in September -- men’s and women’s soccer.
Marymount College continues to enhance its campus to meet the needs of its students. For fall, new computer labs are opening and at the residential life properties significant remodeling projects are improving student life activities and the aesthetics of the residences.
Marymount College Presents Dr. Will Keim
“Welcome to the Time of Your Life: 10 Keys to Success in College and Life,” will be presented to the Marymount College student body by Will Keim, Ph.D. on Friday, September 3 at noon. The College welcomes Dr. Keim back for a second year to present his inspiring message of self-responsibility.
As the principal author of the book, “Keys to Success in College & Life,” Dr. Keim inspires students to become “Response Able” and make life-giving and empowering choices in areas which include scholarship, community service, character-driven decision making, substance abuse resistance and education, parental relations and success training for life.
Dr. Keim has spoken to more than two-million students, faculty and staff from more than 1,000 campus in the U.S. and Canada. more info.
Marymount College to Host Soccer Season Opener
Marymount College has not fielded a soccer team for more than a decade. At 7 p.m. on Thurs., August 26 at the Home Depot Center, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson, Marymount College Palos Verdes will host its first men’s home soccer match against Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona. Both schools are affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. view more details and men's and women's soccer schedules
Marymount Embarks on Scholarship Campaign
In living our mission, Marymount College has embarked on a scholarship campaign to financially assist a broad range of students in meeting their educational needs. Scholarships recognize academic achievement, promote access and ensure diversity among the student body. Nearly 70 percent of Marymount students required tuition assistance this year – equivalent to more than $4.1 million in financial aid – to remain at the College. read more
Alumna Wins Los Angeles Area Emmy
Brenda Brkusic, a '01 Marymount alumna, won a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award for her exquisite documentary Bloody Thursday. The film offers revealing insights into the struggles of the West Coast dockworkers during the Great Depression. Read more
Former Marymount Student Stars in New Movie!
Briana Evigan, former Marymount student, stars in the newly released Step Up 3-D. Brianna, who divides her energies between singing, dancing and acting, has also starred in Step Up 2: The Streets and Sorority Row. Watch Brianna in the Step Up 3-D trailer
Marymount Alumnus Has One of World’s Best Dream Jobs
Johnny Jet, who has visited about 20 countries a year for the past 10 years, knows how to enjoy first-class treatment without breaking the bank. It's no wonder why Outside magazine touted him as having one of the world's best dream jobs! read more
Marymount Professor’s New Book Explores Catholics and the Civil War
Marymount professor Kenneth Zanca, Ph.D., recently published his intriguing Civil War-era book, The Catholics and Mrs. Mary Surratt: How They Responded to the Trial and Execution of the Lincoln Conspirator. Dr. Zanca, who is a professor of philosophy and religious studies, explores the Catholic Church and its reaction to the Lincoln assassination. In particular, he looks at Mary Surratt, the only woman convicted of taking part in the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln and the first woman executed by the United States federal government. read more
