The Education & Empowerment Podcast · 2025-08-20 · 31 min
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University, to explore how visionary leadership, strategic innovation, and a commitment to student success can transform a regionally ranked private institution into a nationally recognized university. Since her inauguration in 2018, Dr. Becerra has led Marymount through bold initiatives that modernize curriculum, expand access, and elevate the University’s profile - earning national rankings, Carnegie classifications, and widespread recognition for research and student outcomes. Dr. Becerra shares the story of her strategic plan, “Momentum,” and the long-term efforts behind cultural change, academic program innovation, and institutional modernization. From launching market-driven degrees in AI, computer science, and biomedical fields to establishing fully online doctoral programs and cutting-edge facilities, she reveals the behind-the-scenes work that drives measurable impact for students, faculty, and the community. She also discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighting Marymount’s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and how it shapes a vibrant, global learning environment.
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