A Dynamic Learning Community in an Enriched Environment
The University also is shaped by the unique resources available to it through its location in the nation's capital area, and by a creative, future-oriented perspective on education.
- The Marymount experience is enriched by the cultural, governmental, business, and professional resources of Washington, DC, a city with an international character and global perspective. The University's location offers extraordinary professional and scholarly opportunities for faculty; the opportunity to bring leaders from government, commerce, and the professions to the University campus; specialized resources for instruction and research; unique internship placements for students; and outstanding employment opportunities for graduates.
- Marymount has grown and changed extensively since its founding in 1950, reflecting a dynamic period of change in American higher education, and also reflecting the openness, creativity, and enterprising spirit of the men and women who comprise the Marymount community. Marymount has been willing to look creatively at the educational needs of the region the University serves, to respond quickly, and to try new approaches. The University strives to sustain a future-oriented perspective and to serve as a leader in responding to the educational needs of its region and in utilizing innovative instructional technologies and practices.